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What to Know About the George Santos Charges and What Happens Next

May 11, 2023 12:40 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MB

Federal prosecutors have charged Rep. George Santos on more than a dozen counts. Here's what could happen next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The E. Jean Carroll Verdict Should Be a Death Blow to Trump's Campaign But Won't Be

May 11, 2023 12:10 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB

Even being found liable for sexual abuse won't shake Trump's hold on the GOP, which had long ago factored his treatment of women into their decision to support him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Progress on Debt Ceiling After White House Meeting as U.S. Inches Closer to Default

May 10, 2023 13:10 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MB

“Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were at. I didn’t see any new movement." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dianne Feinstein Returning to Senate After Facing Resignation Calls

May 10, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MB

She's been gone for more than two months, and some Democrats openly complained that her lengthy absence was compromising the Democratic agenda in the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the ‘Sham’ Referenda in Russian-Controlled Ukraine Could Mean for Both Countries

September 23, 2022 12:55 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MB

Ukraine has expressed outrage that the elections are sure to be a “sham,” similar to the 2014 referendum in Crimea

Column: The Letitia James Lawsuit May Finally Nail Trump

September 23, 2022 12:36 - 5 minutes - 9.27 MB

The New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against Donald Trump may be the legal action that finally holds him accountable.

A Beer Shortage Is Brewing. A Volcano Is Partly to Blame

September 23, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB

Food and beverage companies have been scrambling to find suppliers of carbon dioxide

Scientists Find a New Coronavirus in Bats That Is Resistant to Current Vaccines

September 23, 2022 12:14 - 5 minutes - 9.65 MB

The virus was found in a population of bats in Russia

Column: We Can’t Have a Stable Climate If We Keep Destroying Nature

September 23, 2022 12:03 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MB

Even if we transition to 100 percent clean energy, temperatures will rise unless we also address our unsustainable relationship with nature.

‘This Is Not a Bluff.’ Putin Raises Specter of Nuclear Weapons Following Battlefield Losses

September 22, 2022 12:43 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

Experts believe it's highly unlikely Putin would ever go nuclear over Ukraine, but appeared to expand the realm of scenarios in which he might.

Donald Trump and Three of His Kids Sued for Alleged Business Fraud by New York Attorney General

September 22, 2022 12:25 - 6 minutes - 12.1 MB

The suit alleges they falsely inflated Trump’s assets by billions of dollars in order to mislead lenders.

Biden Accuses Putin of Violating U.N. Charter in Bid to ‘Erase’ Ukraine

September 22, 2022 12:04 - 4 minutes - 8.58 MB

Biden said Vladimir Putin had “shamelessly violated” the U.N’s charter that protects national sovereignty as he tried to ”erase" Ukraine from the map.

YouTube’s Next Move in the Race to Beat TikTok

September 22, 2022 11:48 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MB

YouTube is giving more creators more opportunities to make more money in an apparent bid to compete with TikTok.

‘You Have Utterly Failed.’ The Department of Justice Undercounted Nearly 1,000 Deaths in U.S. Prisons

September 21, 2022 13:14 - 6 minutes - 12.4 MB

"You have utterly failed," said Sen. Ron Johnson. "I mean, literally, you've utterly failed."

Special Master Appears Skeptical of Trump’s Claims He Declassified Mar-a-Lago Documents

September 21, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 10.4 MB

Trump has claimed publicly that he declassified the government records that were taken from Mar-a-Lago. Judge Raymond Dearie wants to see evidence.

Putin Orders a Call-Up of Reservists Amid Setbacks in Ukraine

September 21, 2022 12:54 - 7 minutes - 13.1 MB

The move is an apparent admission that the war against Ukraine isn't going to plan

What the Perseverance Rover’s New Discovery Tells Us About the Chance of Ancient Life on Mars

September 21, 2022 12:45 - 4 minutes - 8.79 MB

The stuff of biology has been discovered in what was once a Martian lake

What to Know About Trump Ally Tom Barrack’s Trial

September 20, 2022 12:38 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

The billionaire has been charged with acting as an agent of the UAE to influence Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

Why Ethereum is Dropping After the Merge

September 20, 2022 12:20 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MB

The merge was designed to have a long-term impact, not a short-term one. Here's what you should know.

Column: Biden Is Wrong, the COVID-19 Pandemic Isn't Over

September 20, 2022 11:17 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MB

Biden is wrong to declare the COVID-19 pandemic over. We're heading in the right direction but the death toll is still too high

Why the Polls May Be Feeding Liberals Another Blue Mirage

September 19, 2022 12:17 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MB

The numbers are trending in their favor, but Democrats recall pollsters having trouble accurately polling Trump supporters in past cycles.

Senators Ask Biden to Expand Forgiveness for Parents Who Took Out Student Loans

September 19, 2022 12:06 - 5 minutes - 9.52 MB

Parents whose children received Pell Grants are not eligible for the $20,000 in forgiveness although they took out loans federal Parent PLUS loans to help

Researchers Reveal the Worst Methane Super-Emitters in the U.S.

September 19, 2022 11:55 - 2 minutes - 4.81 MB

Researchers pinpoint the worst sources of a powerful greenhouse gas including from farms, landfills, and coal mines.

What the British Monarchy Actually Does—And How Hard It Would Be To Abolish It

September 19, 2022 11:49 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MB

As anti-monarchy sentiment attracts more attention, it’s easy to forget just how complicated it would be to abolish the institution.

Here’s Why Experts Believe the New Omicron Booster Will Work

September 19, 2022 11:24 - 3 minutes - 6.66 MB

There are no studies in people confirming that the booster is effective, but researchers now have the next best thing.

If His Martha’s Vineyard Stunt Helps DeSantis Politically, What Does That Say About America?

September 18, 2022 16:30 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Florida governor's ploy reeks of exploitation, with victims that were the least equipped to resist.

Why Infectious Disease Outbreaks Are Becoming So Common

September 18, 2022 15:41 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MB

Humans have always battled microbes. But if the assaults seem to be coming more frequently and ferociously, that's because they are.

Column: What Babies and Toddlers Need to Become Good Readers

September 18, 2022 15:10 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB

Scientific evidence fueled the push to systematically teach phonics. It’s time to let science dictate our approach to seeding early literacy as well.

Flu Season Is Coming. mRNA Flu Shots Aren’t Far Behind

September 17, 2022 14:12 - 4 minutes - 8.26 MB

Moderna and Pfizer are testing mRNA flu shots that target the strains most likely to circulate during the 2022 flu season.

Queen Elizabeth’s Complicated Relationship with Ireland, Britain’s First Colony

September 17, 2022 14:03 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MB

In Britain's very first colony, varied responses to her death

Why Patagonia’s Billionaire Founder Just Gave Away His Company

September 17, 2022 13:38 - 4 minutes - 8.19 MB

Reluctant billionaire Yvon Chouinard is giving the company away in an effort to fight environmental crises

How The Fabelmans Draws From Steven Spielberg’s Life

September 17, 2022 13:24 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MB

Steven Spielberg has often shared his story through metaphors. This fall, he debuts his most personal film yet

Veterans Affairs’ New Policy to Provide Abortions Sets Off Battle With Conservative States

September 17, 2022 13:05 - 10 minutes - 18.5 MB

Republican lawmakers vow to fight the policy that the VA will provide abortion services even in states that have outlawed the procedure.

Who is Raymond Dearie, the Special Master Reviewing the Mar-a-Lago Documents?

September 16, 2022 12:41 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MB

Dearie will now be tasked with reviewing the materials taken by the FBI during the unprecedented search of the former President’s home

Senators Delay Vote to Protect Same-Sex Marriage, Struggling to Get Enough Republican Votes

September 16, 2022 12:24 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MB

Senators delayed a vote on a bill to protect same-sex marriage after struggling to get the necessary 10 Republicans on board.

Ethereum’s Merge Has Finally Been Completed

September 16, 2022 12:05 - 3 minutes - 6.43 MB

The merge significantly reduces the amount of energy used by the network and sets the stage for Ethereum to reduce its fees

Roger Federer Knew His Own Greatness

September 16, 2022 11:13 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MB

It's only fitting that he and Serena Williams go out together, with 43 Grand Slams between them.

After a Year of Focus on Big Tech’s Harms, Why We’re Still Waiting on Reform

September 15, 2022 12:34 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MB

Instead, the biggest changes since last year may be in the minds of consumers

Xi Jinping's Choice of Kazakhstan for His First Overseas Trip Since the Pandemic Is Significant

September 15, 2022 12:21 - 6 minutes - 11.1 MB

Solid geopolitical reasons underpin Xi's choice of the Central Asian nation for his first foreign trip since 2020

Does Federal Law Protect Abortions in Medical Emergencies? The Biden Administration Will Find Out in Court

August 22, 2022 13:05 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

Upcoming cases in Texas and Idaho have major stakes for whether pregnant patients can get emergency abortions in states with bans.

Democrats’ Identity Crisis on Full Display in Chaotic New York Primary

August 22, 2022 12:36 - 5 minutes - 10 MB

In several tangled races, Democrats are working out how much identity should influence who they pick to represent them.

COVID-19 May Have Long-Term Effects on the Brain

August 22, 2022 12:28 - 4 minutes - 7.91 MB

Researchers find that for years after getting COVID-19, people are at greater risk for brain fog, psychosis, seizures, and dementia.

NASA Gets One Step Closer to Visiting a Distant Moon to Search for Life

August 22, 2022 11:17 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MB

The Europa Clipper spacecraft will visit a moon of Jupiter that might harbor life

The Inside History of How Guns Are Marketed and Sold in America

August 21, 2022 16:54 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

America's gun industry is currently fixated on selling military-style weapons to consumers, but it wasn't always this way

Researchers Are Working on a New Rapid COVID-19 Immunity Test

August 21, 2022 16:08 - 4 minutes - 8.54 MB

Glucose meters, which are widely available, could help test how much immunity people have to COVID-19.

Why Scientists Want You to Kill Spotted Lanternflies

August 21, 2022 15:41 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB

Sen. Schumer: “We need to stomp out this bug before it spreads, otherwise our farmers and local businesses could face millions in damage"

What Historians Think of the Joe Biden-Jimmy Carter Comparisons

August 21, 2022 15:21 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MB

Historians and former Carter advisers fact-check the critics who have compared Joe Biden to Jimmy Carter

Polio Is Back. Here’s How to Keep Yourself Safe

August 20, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MB

As with so many other infectious diseases, vaccines will protect you.

Social Media Companies Hope to Fight Election Misinformation. Experts Say Their Plans Aren't Enough

August 20, 2022 13:51 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MB

What to expect for midterm elections.

Why Everyone’s Mad at Ticketmaster Right Now

August 19, 2022 12:37 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

Why Ticketmaster has made seeing your favorite artists so difficult—and how to find cheaper tickets to concerts

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