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Mini brains, big questions: science is racing ahead of ethics
Brain organoids are revolutionising research, but their growing complexity raises unsettling ethical questions.
US politics live: most Americans blame Trump for high prices, poll shows
New poll shows 55% of Americans hold Trump administration accountable for cost of living rises – a day after Trump makes false claims on economy
Meet the highest-paid White House staffers — and see how much they make
See which staffers in Trump's White House quietly earn up to $225,700, including top advisors and counsel, as revealed in the latest salary report.
Meta is planning price hikes for its virtual reality devices, internal memo shows
Meta is planning to raise prices for its VR devices, citing tariffs and a shift to sustainable business models for long-term growth.
5 of Indy's top women sports execs open up: 'You have to be better'
This story is part of IndyStar's project "Only woman in the room:" How Indy became top city in nation for women sports execs
AI is giving workers the illusion of expertise — and quietly making them worse at their jobs, researchers say
Researchers say that overrelying on AI can dull critical thinking, distort expertise, and disrupt how workers learn and advance.
Howard Marks says AI is going to have a 'terrifying' impact on employment — and it goes well past lost paychecks
Howard Marks, cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, said AI could strip people of the structure, purpose, and self-worth they gain from work.
A 5-month-old's shocking death and the dangers of extreme diets, medical misinformation
The alkaline diet in particular has become a dangerous, yet widespread, piece of misinformation.
Students Break Down Big Science into Inspiring Stories
Three minutes and one slide were all it took for twelve young scientists to turn cutting-edge research into dramatic stories of hope at Weill Cornell Medicine’s tenth annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on Nov. 13 in Uris Auditorium.
Pre-budget leaks ‘unacceptable’, Rachel Reeves tells MPs
Chancellor says income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer
Robotics industry insider says the future is one soldier backed by AI controlling swarms of drones
Pilots being able to control many drones is "kind of a prerequisite" for "the total drone warfare that is coming to all of us," Ark Robotics told BI.
US health officials re-examine RSV shots despite documented safety and efficacy
Officials from RFK Jr’s HHS are scrutinizing vaccines that have dramatically lowered infant hospitalizations
Scientists discover a new state of matter at Earth’s center
New research reveals that Earth’s solid inner core is actually in a superionic state, where carbon atoms flow freely through a solid iron lattice. This unusual behavior makes the core soft, matching seismic observations that have puzzled scientists for decades. The mobility of these light elements may also contribute energy to Earth’s magnetic field. The findings reshape models of Earth’s interior and could apply to other rocky planets.
Tech billionaires eye AI moonshots as Trump slashes science funding
Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are trying to recreate what capitalism destroyed. The key difference is artificial intelligence
Warner Bros. Video Games Business 'Relatively Minor Compared to the Grand Scheme of Things,' Netflix Says
Netflix has admitted it did not attribute any value to Warner Bros.’ video game business in its $82.7 billion acquisition deal, sparking concern for the future of everything from Mortal Kombat to Hogwarts Legacy.
I founded a company while on maternity leave. In 2022, I hired my husband, and last year, we did more than $4.8 million in revenue.
Carinne Meyrignac founded her company while on maternity leave. She hired her husband in 2022, and last year, they did over $4M in revenue.
Matthew Stafford re-captures lead in NFL QB power rankings for Week 15
NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 15 include some big changes, including another change at No. 1 with four weeks to play.
In Wisconsin, health care costs are overwhelming teacher salaries
A new analysis of teacher pay and benefits by WEA Trust suggests the majority of teachers are one health care crisis away from financial ruin.
Fed meeting updates: Federal Reserve to decide on interest rate cut at final 2025 meeting
The Federal Reserve is nearing a decision on interest rates. Jerome Powell could announce a third consecutive rate cut at December's Fed meeting.
7 Quick Wins To Put AI To Work In Your Small Business
Small business leaders are put off AI by perceptions they need to master a sophisticated technology. But simple AI tools are easy to use and will deliver quick results
Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers
Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 hours, and then automatically removes it once you start driving again. Saving your parking spot in Maps isn't a new ability in itself.
Here's what's inside JP Morgan's 119-year-old personal library?
About 10 blocks south of JPMorgan's shiny, new, $3 billion fortress sits the 119-year-old library of the bank's founder.
I burned out from 2 years of job hunting, so I changed everything about how I apply. I won't let the job market break my spirit anymore.
A single mom spent two years searching for work before noticing her burnout. A moment with her son pushed her to change her routines and recover.
Team USA's flag football talent search for 2028 Olympics is on. Here's how
NFL players and current U.S. flag national team members aren't guaranteed to make the Olympic rosters. USA Football is casting a wide net.
Aryna Sabalenka v Nick Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes event 'not damaging' to women's sport
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battles of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.
What Warner Bros. Discovery sale means for Hollywood jobs, streaming prices, and movies
The real story of the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery is viewers shifting from studios to tech platforms, impacting how and what you watch.
What Warner Bros. Discovery sale means for Hollywood jobs, streaming prices, and movies
The real story of the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery is viewers shifting from studios to tech platforms, impacting how and what you watch.
I went through early menopause at 29. It upended my work and life for nearly two decades — here's what finally helped.
After dealing with endometriosis since she was a teenager, Claudia Zimmerman had a hysterectomy at age 29. This was the start of a 17-year struggle.
Scene Calendar: 'Nutcracker,' Alachua Christmas Parade, music from Bryan Bielanski
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
If this startup wins, Nvidia's software reign over AI chips could end
Chris Lattner helped build the software behind Google TPUs. Now he's coming after Nvidia.
UT may merge school, programs in bid to create 'center of excellence'
The new UT school would live in the College of Natural Sciences and combine the Computer Science, Statistics and Data Sciences and Information fields of study.
Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks conservative commentator Brett Cooper about her YouTube following, her recent criticisms of President Trump and her opinion of Nick Fuentes.
Notre Dame to join a conference after CFP rejection? That's a joke
When the airing of grievances finally concludes, Notre Dame will do what it always does. The Irish will stay independent.
NHL games today: Schedule, odds, how to watch for Dec. 10
Here's the full NHL schedule, for Dec. 10, including game times, TV channels, scores, odds and how to stream.
Pay cuts, poaching, and pivoting: Inside Scale AI after Meta
Five months after Meta's $14 billion deal, Scale AI has lost some of its gleam, with workers sniping about pay, and rivals coming for its clientele.
Reeves faces Treasury committee before Tory censure motion in Commons saying she misled voters about budget
The chancellor will give evidence to the Commons Treasury committee about the budget from 10am
Pinterest predicts 21 trends will rule 2026 aesthetic. Take notes.
Pinterest predicts that mismatched beauty, nostalgia, and an obsession with cabbage will be 2026's biggest trends.
How Broadcom's IT Leverages Tanzu Platform to Achieve Enterprise-Scale Agentic Business Transformation - Broadcom News and Stories
Broadcom’s Global Technology Organization is rolling out agentic AI engineering tools to boost productivity and ROI for thousands of developers. By adopting the VMware Tanzu Platform, Broadcom can deliver safer and compliant coding assistants powered by MCP servers, while centralizing governance, performance tuning, cost control, and AI safety across the enterprise.
Investment Firm APEX Is Raising $350 Million To Target European Sports Assets
Large private equity funds have mostly scorned the continent’s smaller teams and leagues, but CEO António Caçorino thinks he can generate outsize returns with deals from $15 million to $50 million.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘aiming for $1.5tn valuation’ in stock market flotation
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
What I Don’t Know About Politics (And Why It Might Not Matter)
As scribes over here in the UK suddenly ask if the right-wing populist Reform party has peaked, I realise I know almost nothing about politics. Even more
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants
On the road in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, President Trump said he objected to taking immigrants from "hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia and many other countries."
7 Media Trends That Will Redefine Entertainment In 2026
Learn how AI-driven video, synthetic talent, immersive experiences, and new IP protection technologies will transform the industry and influence global audiences.
Women at the top are exhausted and burned out, according to a McKinsey and Lean In report
Burnout among senior-level women is the highest it has been in the past five years, according to a report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org.
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
Cale Makar with a Powerplay Goal vs. Nashville Predators
Sequoia Capital partners share how they decide which startups get a yes
Strong opinions on startups are far more important than agreement at Sequoia's investment decision meetings.
Ukraine's ground robots are filling less than 1% of drone missions despite surging popularity
The battlefield is still dominated by aerial drones, which Syrski said are carrying out 60% of all strikes against Russian targets in the war.
Adobe Makes Creativity Accessible for Everyone with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat in ChatGPT
Adobe brings Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat to ChatGPT, making creativity accessible to 800 million ChatGPT users through a conversational interface
Trump defends tariffs as he launches economic tour: 'You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils.'
President Donald Trump is touring swing states to defend his tariffs and sell the message that the economy is booming.
Jordan Martinook with a Shorthanded Goal vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
These Giants have the most to prove in final four games of season
No matter how much the Giants would like it to be the case, history says wins in December don’t carry over to the next season. But individual late-season performance can be a springboard for better...
IRS Issues Guidance For Expanded Health Savings Accounts Under New Tax Law
The IRS has issued guidance on HSAs, answering questions about telehealth services, bronze and catastrophic plans under the ACA, and direct primary care arrangements.
'Civil war': Utah, PA governors call out political violence in bipartisan panel
Republican Governor of Utah Spencer Cox and Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania called on Americans to stop using violence against political opponents.
Senate Democrats call Kelly investigation 'brazen abuse of power'
The letter says an investigation into Mark Kelly following a Nov. 18 video telling military members to refuse illegal orders is 'patently political.'
Big 12 commissioner says Notre Dame AD's behavior toward ACC is 'egregious'
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark slammed Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, saying his comments criticizing the ACC are 'egregious'
Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals
Humans are far more monogamous than our primate cousins, but less so than beavers, a new study suggests.
I went on a monthlong nomad cruise. The travel disappointed, but the community onboard didn't.
After 15 years as a digital nomad, Kaisu Koskela went on her first cruise. She found it both exciting and overwhelming.
Marvell Technology CEO addresses reports the company lost business from Amazon and Microsoft
Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy addressed speculation about his company's customers in a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Call of Duty Will No Longer Do Back-to-back Releases of Modern Warfare or Black Ops Games
Call of Duty will no longer release multiple Black Ops or Modern Warfare games back-to-back, after two Modern Warfare releases in 2022 and 2023, and two Black Ops releases in 2024 and 2025, respectively, and negative feedback and concerning sales reports for the most recent release, Black Ops 7.
Humans rank among leading monogamous mammals, study finds
Human beings in 7th place out of 35 species on monogamy scale but behind moustached tamarins and Eurasian beavers
For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.
AI and the Entertainment Industry
In a dramatic reversal that signals a fundamental shift in how the music industry approaches artificial intelligence (AI), Warner Music Group (WMG) announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that it...
I Tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at a Dubai Store and Its Design Made Me a Fan
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold impressed me with its smart design choices despite being a less versatile folding phone than the Huawei Mate XT.
Lawmakers ramp up pressure to see unedited footage of boat strikes
The 'Gang of Eight' met with top brass on Dec. 9 to discuss much-scrutinized September boat strikes.
David Ellison says he knows why the Warner Bros. Discovery board can't accept his most recent offer
Paramount's David Ellison said that if Warner Bros. Discovery's board took his current offer, it would be "admitting breach of fiduciary duty."
Champions League results: Dominik Szoboszlai leaves it late for Liverpool, Chelsea now winless in four
Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Spurs were among the winners during Tuesday's Matchday 6.
Netflix vs Paramount: politics could decide battle for Warner Bros
Antitrust concerns and ties to Trump administration complicate picture of who may ultimately own media group
Charlie Kirk's focus on God, not politics, in his final book is fitting, his close friend explains
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet discusses Charlie Kirk's final book on faith and the Sabbath on 'The Story.'
Miami election updates: Trump, GOP face major test in mayoral runoff
Democrat Eileen Higgins holds a slight lead over Republican Emilio González to become Miami's next mayor.
Pizza chain once backed by NBA star Kevin Durant hits bankruptcy court
A pizza chain once backed by NBA star Kevin Durant has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of shrinking locations and financial struggles.
UConn vs. Florida Prediction, How to Watch Jimmy V Classic, Odds, Channel
Preview the Dec 9 matchup between the UConn Huskies and Florida Gators with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
How Kate Spade is using the Coach bag playbook to try to win Gen Z
Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, is applying its Gen Z "road map" to Kate Spade as it looks to boost the brand.
iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenue in First Year
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to spur strong growth in worldwide foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, according to new estimates shared by IDC. IDC believes the iPhone Fold will capture over 22 percent unit share and 34 percent of the foldables market value in its first year due to an expected $2,400 starting price point. Right now, the foldable market is dominated by Samsung and Google.
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
FIFA accused of breaking ethics rules after giving Peace Prize to Trump
FIFA's ethics committee has been asked to investigate Gianni Infantino, claiming he broke the governing body's rules on political neutrality.
We Think We Know What Geoff Keighley's Weird Desert Statue Is Teasing
The mystery of the weird desert statue may have been solved in advance of The Game Awards on Thursday, as some newly registered trademarks reveal a game and a logo from a familiar franchise that looks essentially identical to a symbol on the monolith.
GOP floats Obamacare alternatives as insurance costs are about to soar
GOP senators want to fund health savings accounts instead of extending COVID-19-era subsidies that made Obamacare less expensive for millions.
Review: TheatreWorks’ ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ a perfect holiday entertainment
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s production of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” begins with the
UM Health-Sparrow earns highest rating for maternity care in new report
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow's birthing center sees around 3,500 births annually, according to a statement from hospital officials.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Supreme Court may scrap campaign finance limit challenged by Trump, GOP
The Republican Party wants the Supreme Court to overturn a 2001 decision aimed at preventing donors from bypassing limits on what they can give candidates.
National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.
National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year issue features stunning wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems.
Disney's former top dealmaker predicts what will happen next in the fight for Warner Bros.
Former Disney dealmaker Kevin Mayer predicts "more fireworks" in the bidding war for Warner Bros. between Netflix and Paramount.
Are you an 'AI creeper?'
If you find yourself hiding your AI usage from your colleagues and boss, you might be an 'AI creeper.'
Organizers submit enough signatures to block gerrymandered Missouri map
More than 300,000 signatures delivered to secretary of state to force referendum on Republican-drawn map
Goldman Sachs exec says banker talent 'competition remains intense' as Wall Street battles for dealmakers amid M&A cycle
Goldman CFO Denis Coleman says a hot M&A pipeline is fueling fierce competition for talent as Wall Street heads into 2026.
Matriarch's Death Prompts Mental Health Reckoning
When Cheryl Hill vanished around Thanksgiving and her late son’s birthday, her community rallied in a desperate search, ultimately uncovering the tragedy that the 69-year-old New Havener had taken her own life. Now, Hill's daughter plans to channel her grief into raising awareness around the importance of mental health.
Bill Cassidy is ready to cut a deal on Obamacare
The top Republican on health care also said he wants a vote this week on a GOP alternative to a Democratic bill to extend expiring subsidies.
Five Health System Hospitals Named To U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Hospitals For Maternity Care - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that five of its hospitals were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2026 Best Hospitals
Country music legend announces intimate tour, new music
Tour dates include two stops in Upstate New York.
2 best friends bought a house together before they turned 25. They're still happy with their decision 3 years later.
Sophie Harper and Madison White bought a home together in Austin in 2022. One has a boyfriend, but they wanted to be homeowners as friends.
Nancy Mace escalated airport incident into ‘spectacle’, police investigation says
Republican congresswoman berated TSA personnel in October with profanity and insults, leaving facility employees ‘visibly upset’