Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Kenyan barber who wields a sharpened shovel thrives on Africa’s social media craze
In a sparse shack on the rural roadside in Kiambu, at the edge of metropolitan Nairobi, Safari Martins uses unconventional techniques to cut hair. O…
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Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services—like getting takeout, hiring a house cleaner…
6 months, 1 week ago
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all-natural” granola that comes packed with extr…
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New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world's …
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Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
The Trump administration said on December 23 that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default this year. The depa…
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2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change, worsened by human behavior, made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Governor: Washington floods are not a ‘one- or two-day crisis’
In December, record floodwaters began slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities, and prompting dramati…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit
Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors—too complicated, capital-intensive, and “boring, honestly,” says venture capital…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared, and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas last year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, accordin…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing
Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over alleged d…
6 months, 2 weeks ago