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The Secret Payments That Keep Global Ransomware Attacks Going
Season 1 Episode 43
The number of reported ransomware attacks worldwide in 2024 was 5,289, up by 15 percent from 2023, according to the U.S. Office of the Director of Na…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Who Owns Your Local Hospital? Lawmakers Seek Answers
Season 1 Episode 42
Complex ownership arrangements can obscure the flow of profit to private equity firms. Some states are trying to change that.
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Cognitive Debt We Accumulate Every Time We Use AI
Season 1 Episode 41
Every prompt may be coming at the cost of cognitive efficiency and creativity.
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11 months, 3 weeks ago
The 9 Supreme Court Cases to Watch Next Term
Season 1 Episode 40
Starting October, the court will take up cases on major social and political issues, including males competing in female sports, redistricting, and I…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
5 Revelations From the Newly Declassified Russia Records
Season 1 Episode 39
The U.S. intelligence community relied on a single ‘scant, unclear, unverifiable’ report to allege that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to hel…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
How a Young Woman Has Stayed Healthy for Two Decades After Deadly Cancer
Season 1 Episode 38
After a surgery in which her one remaining ovary, uterus, and part of her intestines were removed, Yang Ya-chuan still survived and thrived.
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11 months, 4 weeks ago
How Things Stand 6 Months After Palisades Fire
Season 1 Episode 37
Pacific Palisades residents see a long road ahead half a year after the Los Angeles fires that damaged or destroyed more than 18,000 homes.
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11 months, 4 weeks ago
From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Season 1 Episode 36
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
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1 year ago
The Hidden Risks in Common Breakfasts–and How to Fix Them
Season 1 Episode 35
In much of the Western world, breakfast has become a rushed ritual of sugary cereals, flavored yogurts, and white toast. These habits may feel normal…
1 year ago
Is There Enough Water to Quench the Thirst of AI Super Data Centers?
Season 1 Episode 34
Millions of gallons of water and the chemicals needed for cooling data centers are a growing concern for communities across the United States.
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1 year ago