Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSnack judgment: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette
A Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was going to be thrown away afte…
1 year, 10 months ago
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Electric grids have buckled more frequently and outages have become longer across the U.S. as the warming atmosphere carries more water and stirs up …
1 year, 10 months ago
Grocery chains vied for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers competed for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who h…
1 year, 10 months ago
Australian schools urged to open school grounds after hours to unlock more green spaces
Schools in Australia are being asked to open up their grounds after hours to give families more green space and areas for children to play. With the…
1 year, 10 months ago
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
The ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: new rules require drugm…
1 year, 10 months ago
Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
The Vatican and Microsoft in November unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s…
1 year, 10 months ago
More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state's standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement on Election Day, they joined a tren…
1 year, 10 months ago
Japan’s sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine’s appeal
Deep in a dark warehouse, the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of the Japanese rice w…
1 year, 10 months ago
What makes walking so great for your health and what else do you need to do
Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease. Doctors say people should also…
1 year, 10 months ago
As world warms, brewer Carlsberg breeds more climate tolerant crops
As climate change warms our world, it has affected farmers and their growing practices, even threatening beloved beverages, like beer. Danish brewer…
1 year, 10 months ago