The battle over red-state efforts to roll back civil rights and liberties has mainly shifted to the courts. Since 2021, Republican-controlled states have enacted numerous laws that restrict voting rights, penalize public protests, impose restrictions on transgender youth, ban books, and limit discussions on race, gender, and sexual orientation by teachers, professors, and employers. Some …
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a bustling hub of activity. Located approximately 21 miles off the coast of Boston, this area serves as a prime fishing spot, a migratory path for whales, a shipping route, and a popular diving destination. The responsibility of overseeing the sanctuary falls on Deputy Superintendent Ben Haskell, along …
In May, Tessa made controversial recommendations and was promptly removed from her position as the National Eating Disorder Association’s chatbot. Users were taken aback when Tessa, designed to aid those at risk of eating disorders, instead advised them to lose weight. The nonprofit’s CEO clarified that Tessa was not intended to replace the human connection …
A few days ago, the hurricane forecasts appeared favorable, suggesting that Dora would bypass Hawaii, passing significantly to the south. However, the storm unexpectedly caused havoc on the islands, not in the form of rain, but through hot, dry winds that fueled wildfires as they swept across Maui. Controlling a fire on a windy day, …
The chef presents me with a beautifully marbled nugget of raw meat, tinged with a delicate yellowish-gray hue, then deftly takes it back and delicately drops it into a sizzling pan. “Today, you will have the pleasure of indulging in our delectable whole-muscle chicken filet,” Daniel Davila tells me, his culinary mastery on display as …
Earlier this year, my colleague, Yasmin Tayag, predicted that the diabetes drug, Ozempic, would become old news. And she was right. Recent presentations at the American Diabetes Association meeting in San Diego have revealed a range of new treatments for obesity that are set to replace Ozempic. One such treatment is an oral form of …
Updated at 10:50 a.m. ET on June 13, 2023 Over the past six years, California has experienced three of its deadliest fires in history and eight of its largest. The consequences have been devastating, with over 100 deaths, numerous displacements, and millions exposed to harmful air pollution that we still don’t fully comprehend. While we …
ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Work and Shaping the Future of Homes ChatGPT has quickly made a name for itself as an innovative AI-powered chatbot that can tackle a variety of tasks. From writing sophisticated responses and acing an MBA exam to assisting with professional writing, ChatGPT is transforming the landscape of white-collar labor. Since its public launch …
This narrative revolves around themes of monopoly power, illicit financial gain, bipartisan corruption, the exploitation of consumers, and the detrimental effects of immense corporate influence. It also sheds light on a recent triumph over these vices, a victory that brought together unexpected allies such as the Sierra Club, Americans for Prosperity, Amazon, Google, and members …
As the 2024 election approaches, Gen Z is expected to significantly increase its impact on the outcome. Non-partisan forecasts estimate that between 7 to 9 million more members of the diverse Gen Z generation will cast their ballots, potentially surpassing the number of predominantly white Baby Boomers and older generations who have historically made up …