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The Big Question: why are people having fewer babies?

With fertility rates falling and populations of some countries shrinking, multiple causes could be behind the trend

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?

A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds

New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the decision to remove GOP Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the chair of the House ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has informed Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, he will no longer be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, according to a GOP leadership source and a Republican lawmaker ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman

Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump

Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Trump's pick for CIA chief pledges not to let politics skew intelligence findings

John Ratcliffe, Trump’s choice for CIA director, promised senators he would not inject partisan politics into the spy agency’s work or impose political litmus tests on employees.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Watch: How people in Israel and Gaza responded to the deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal has been long-anticipated by people in Israel in Gaza, after 15 months of war.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

Politico - Jan. 15

How Israel erased a town of 200,000 people

Old maps, illustrations and videos of destruction tell the story of refugee camp levelled in Gaza offensive

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience

Labor, identity, and the future of work are at stake.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Britain seeks to build homegrown rival to OpenAI in bid to become world leader in artificial intelligence

The U.K. on Monday laid out plans to become a leader in AI, including ambitions to build a homegrown to global AI success stories like OpenAI.

CNBC - Jan. 12

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - Jan. 12

I've studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships, says those who raise the emotionally intelligent kids do seven key things.

CNBC - Jan. 12

Sen. Lankford says he’ll vote in favor of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) says he’ll vote yes for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, after she changed her stance on Section 702, an ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

People are still refreshing their Covid wardrobes to return to the office

Shoppers took advantage of holiday discounts to snag new clothes and shoes, with many heeding employers’ ongoing calls to bring staffers back to their desks.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Israel sends Mossad intelligence agency director to Gaza ceasefire talks

Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine

Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab

ABC News - Jan. 11

More people in late 20s still living with parents

The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Is Artificial Intelligence About to Transform Soccer?

In coaching, scouting, tactics, injury prevention and more, A.I. may have the capacity to transform the sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Artificial intelligence was used in Tesla Cybertruck explosion, police say

Investigators say the devices used in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion were made with the help of artificial intelligence. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - Jan. 7

Inworld AI teams with Nvidia and Streamlabs on intelligent streaming assistant

Inworld AI announced it is collaborating with Nvidia and Streamlabs to create an intelligent streaming assistant using AI technology.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

The battle for working people

Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competition

Financial Times - Jan. 6

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

By grappling with the messy and unpredictable side of existence, machine learning can have impact beyond the digital.

Wired - Jan. 6

Using Artificial Intelligence for Speech Writing? Here’s How to Overcome AI’s Biggest Defect

Artificial intelligence can’t hack authenticity. Here’s how to make sure you are connecting with people even if you’re getting help from GenAI.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Sen. Kelly says Intelligence Committee will get briefed this week on New Orleans attack

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that the Intelligence Committee will get briefed on the New Orleans attack this coming week. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Kelly, who sits on ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations

Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.