May 26 Watch 7:20 How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses By Ali Rogin, Diane Lincoln Estes There's real concern about the growing prevalence of the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in higher education. But some schools have found benefits as well. In the case of nursing programs, more and more are integrating immersive technologies… Continue watching
May 26 Spring heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 7:36 Pope Leo warns AI should be 'disarmed' in manifesto on potential dangers By Azhar Merchant, Solveig Rennan, Amna Nawaz Pope Leo called for artificial intelligence to be “disarmed” in his first papal encyclical, urging major regulation to protect against potential risks, including war and economic dislocation. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Christopher Hale, who writes “Letters from Leo” on… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 8:09 Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change. But carbon credits have also been criticized for being opaque and not reducing emissions nearly enough. Stephanie… Continue watching
May 20 Watch 8:29 How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoil By Malcom Brabant, Trine Villemann The European Union’s climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 8:51 How to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes If it feels like it's getting harder and harder to avoid being scammed, that's because it is. In the age of artificial intelligence, scammers are using voice cloning that can sound very real, and seniors are often the target. Paul… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 4:31 Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz How did American kids become such picky eaters? On our Settle In podcast, Amna Nawaz asked that question to author and historian Helen Zoe Veit. Her latest book is "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History."… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 8:00 What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow The ship at the epicenter of the hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated, and 16 Americans have now been transported to a specialized quarantine unit in Nebraska. Two are at a similar unit in Atlanta. The virus has claimed the lives… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 5:12 How underwater speakers are helping revive coral reefs devastated by climate change By Ben Tracy Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching events have put them at higher risk. Special… Continue watching
May 11 Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of helping gunman plan FSU mass shooting By Jeff Martin, Associated Press The lawsuit says the alleged gunman Phoenix Ikner relied on ChatGPT to determine what type of gun to use and which location would allow for the most potential victims, among other information. Continue reading