Economy Jul 21 Janesville, once a symbol of the Great Recession, becomes AI data center battleground Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built…
Arts Jul 14 Simon Kuper and Geoff Bennett discuss the World Cup on 'Settle In' After more than 100 games played across three countries, the world’s largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comes to an end this Sunday. On the latest episode of our podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett looked back on the…
Arts May 29 Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players of all ages have been strategizing and socializing at mahjong tables from coast to coast. Deema Zein reports on the…
Nation May 19 San Diego mosque attack heightens fears as anti-Islam rhetoric rises in U.S. Investigators are looking deeper into the motives of two teen gunmen who opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego. Police say more than 30 guns were found at their homes, as well as a manifesto with hateful and…
Nation May 18 Teenage gunmen open fire on Islamic Center of San Diego, police say An attack at an Islamic center in San Diego has left several people dead. Police officials say three adult males were killed, including a security guard. They also say the two teenage suspects, believed to be 17 and 19, were…
Nation May 06 The rise of anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric in Texas Candidates running for office in Texas primaries have made Muslims and what they call the “Islamification of Texas” the center of their campaigns. The state’s top Republicans have also passed legislation and made policies targeting Muslim organizations and developments. Stephanie…
Nation May 04 What the Supreme Court ruling means for abortion access and what comes next The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily allowed continued nationwide access to abortion medication that’s often distributed by mail. The court issued a one-week stay on a lower court’s ruling that would have led to sweeping changes in how Mifepristone, one…
Nation Apr 30 How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules are meant to cut out sugary foods and drinks, a central focus of the “Make America Healthy…
Health Apr 03 Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives…
Nation Mar 31 How the spike in gas prices could ripple through the global economy The steep rise in gas prices amid the Iran war is the second-largest spike in three decades, and it's hitting Americans' wallets. We hear from people scrambling to fill their tanks and William Brangham discusses how bad a shock this…