Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFlu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force and, by one measure, is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Japan’s hot spring bathing macaques draw record crowds, raising concern for their welfare
Each winter, hundreds of thousands of tourists go to see the spectacle of Japan’s snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs of Jigokudani Park in Nagan…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms
The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a r…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Amazon to pay nearly $4M to settle lawsuit alleging it took tips from drivers
Amazon has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle charges that the e-commerce company subsidized its labor costs by taking tips its delivery drive…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
‘Back to plastic’: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump said he is banning the federal use of paper straws, saying they "don't work" and don't last very long. Instead, he wants the g…
1 year ago
Bun run: Copenhageners run to the best cakes in town
In Denmark, most seasons have a bread or cake associated with them, but no other season's cakes have as much hype around them as those baked to mark …
1 year ago
Boston first-time homeowner describes 30-year pursuit of a dream that’s out of reach for many others
Two years after buying her first home at age 62, Julieta Lopez still wells up with tears as she recounts her 30-year struggle for homeownership in Bo…
1 year ago
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US Copyright Office
Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S. Copyright Office that could fur…
1 year ago
University in Perth tackles shortage of sonographers in Western Australia
A new program at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth is aiming to tackle an ongoing shortage of sonographers in Western Australia. The specialized…
1 year ago
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continues to expand its social media reach, as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stag…
1 year ago