Education

How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid

By Amna Nawaz

Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not.

Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging school failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility

By Collin Binkley, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in California, is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to punish top universities that it says have been soft on antisemitism.

Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history

By Geoff Bennett

This Black History Month, award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot speaks with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today.

Minnesota schools and students struggle with fallout of immigration crackdown

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane

Last week, White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Despite some signs of a slowdown, parts of the state continue to see a presence of federal agents. Beleaguered Twin Cities communities…

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9 are killed in mass shooting at a school and home in remote British Columbia

By Jim Morris, Rob Gillies, Associated Press

A woman who police believed was the shooter was found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound, police said. The motive remained unclear.

In sports, politics can't be pushed under the table, James Brown says

By Amna Nawaz

Legendary sportscaster James Brown speaks to Amna Nawaz about his childhood, his faith and how he uses his platform to encourage the NFL community to confront controversial issues.

San Francisco teachers strike over wages, health benefits and student resources

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

The San Francisco Unified School District closed all 120 of its schools Monday and offered independent study to some of the district’s 50,000 students.

Major changes to student loan borrowing and repayment are coming. Here's what to know

By Hannah Grabenstein

“If you don’t understand it, that’s not your fault. It’s just phenomenally complicated,” says Winston Berkman-Breen, legal director at Protect Borrowers.

The stories we tell ourselves about America

By Geoff Bennett

Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news.