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Should Democrats be worried after last night’s debate?
Reuters has a recap of the first presidential debate, from Biden’s shaky performance to Trump’s barrage of falsehoods.
Ari Saperstein of the Blind La…
2 years, 2 months ago
A potential Alzheimer’s breakthrough, what to watch in the first Biden-Trump debate, and more
Evan Osnos of the New Yorker describes what he’ll be watching for in tonight’s presidential debate.
AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are s…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why everything’s about to get a lot more expensive, NBA teams consider drafting LeBron James’s son, and more
The surgeon general declared gun violence a public-health crisis. Stat reporter Annalisa Merelli analyses the move’s potential effects.
Intensifying …
2 years, 2 months ago
Why scientists fear a second Trump term, how $4 bought an ancient Mayan artifact, freedom for Julian Assange, and more
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is flying back to Australia after a 12-year legal battle. CNN explains what to know about his U.S. plea deal.
Maxine…
2 years, 2 months ago
The fastest woman in the world
The Wall Street Journal spoke to older voters about why they’re supporting Biden against Trump, while the Washington Post looks into how some younger…
2 years, 2 months ago
Hear contenders for song of the summer. Plus, the real reason so many people are getting cosmetic surgery.
Some Democrats are trying to repeal the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that they worry could be used by the GOP to restrict abortion nationwide. Washingto…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why the Christian right is going after divorce. Plus, the PB&J worth nearly $1 billion.
The Wall Street Journal explains how a heat dome creates dangerous, record-breaking temperatures.
Vox’s Anna North looks into plans on the Christian …
2 years, 2 months ago
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” reflects on her legacy, Biden’s tightrope on immigration, and more
Biden offered a citizenship path for spouses of Americans in a sweeping election-year immigration move. Reuters has details.
Dov Lieber of the Wall S…
2 years, 2 months ago
Inside one of America’s deadliest cities, and why some say FEMA isn’t doing enough about extreme heat and wildfires
Should FEMA recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters? The Los Angeles Times examines the issue.
St. Louis Public Radio reports on…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why big concerts are getting canceled, a quest for the perfect mango, and more
NPR explains why the Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks for rifles. And the Wall Street Journal highlights notable cases of t…
2 years, 2 months ago