Science Jan 10 Advances in artificial intelligence raise new ethics concerns In recent months, new artificial intelligence tools have garnered attention, and concern, over their ability to produce original work. The creations range from college-level essays to computer code and works of art. As Stephanie Sy reports, this technology could change…
Nation Jan 04 Parts of U.S. face intense winter weather, including so-called ‘atmospheric rivers’ The first major U.S. winter storm of 2023 is ushering in the new year with snow and ice from the Midwest to New England. Heavy rain, floods and tornadoes are threatening parts of the South and Northern California is preparing…
Nation Jan 02 A look at the big issues that inspired new state laws taking effect in 2023 The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to…
Nation Dec 29 Southwest Airlines cancels more flights but promises a return to normal Southwest Airlines has created a website for travelers impacted by the thousands of flight cancellations over the past week. The airline said it will reimburse passengers who paid for alternative travel arrangements, hotels, meals, rental cars and fuel. The company…
Nation Dec 13 Brittney Griner’s agent on the basketball star’s recovery after release from Russia Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is finally back in the U.S., but after 294 days of being detained in Russia, her reintegration into American life is far from over. One person who worked around the clock to bring Griner…
Nation Dec 12 Jail treats inmates with substance abuse issues to break the cycle of recidivism It's estimated that up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. When these inmates are released, studies have shown that many will return to using and be arrested again within a few years. Stephanie…
Economy Dec 10 How inflation is changing the way some Americans celebrate the holidays The holiday season is in full swing, and many Americans whose paychecks haven't kept pace with inflation are finding themselves strapped for cash to pay for entertainment, travel or shopping. As Stephanie Sy reports, the increase in prices is altering…
Health Dec 06 Schools stockpile medication to combat rise in fentanyl overdoses Overdose deaths caused by fentanyl are on the rise across the country. It’s especially grim for young people, with more than 75 percent of adolescent overdose deaths in 2021 involving the powerful synthetic opioid. In response, many schools have stocked…
Politics Nov 29 Arizona’s election certification delayed by baseless claims of fraud Arizona has been a hotbed for election denialism since 2020, and misinformation is now disrupting what is typically a routine election procedure. One of the state’s 15 counties failed to meet Monday's deadline to certify this year’s midterm election results…
Economy Nov 22 How to cook Thanksgiving dinner on a budget with the high prices on staple foods Many Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, but food prices are high on everything from turkey to staples like butter and flour. Stephanie Sy recently spent a day in the San Diego area following one food blogger making her holiday…