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The AI industry is pushing a nuclear power revival — partly to fuel itself
A nuclear startup backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman wants to power data centers and homes alike. It’s racing against surging demand while working to satisfy regulators.
Playing with dogs helps people concentrate and relax, brain recordings show
In a study of brain activity, walking a poodle made people more relaxed, brushing the dog improved concentration and playing with her had both effects.
The next generation of influencers are here. And they’re less than 10 years old.
A new wave of influencers from Gen Alpha — kids born between 2010 and 2024 — are building followings online for videos posted on their parent-run accounts.
Princess Kate photo adds fuel to speculation the royals had hoped to rein in
In a post on Kensington Palace's social media channels Monday after multiple photo agencies put out notices not to use the image, the Princess of Wales apologized "for any confusion" and said she had…
NBC News on China
China’s population declines for the first time in decades
Record low births in the world’s most populous nation challenge its consumption-driven growth model and raise questions about whether it can overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy.
NBC News on Climate Crisis
Climate disasters hit — and Spanish-language misinformation spreads
Spanish-language disinformation on social media as well as coded language to spread false narratives often flies under the radar of the platform's content moderation policies.
U.S. greenhouse emissions show signs of slowing — but not quickly enough
The Rhodium Group's analysis suggests the U.S. is off track to reach fast-approaching climate goals in 2025 and 2030.
NBC News on Economy
Red-hot rental market is cooling in a good sign for inflation
Economic jitters and a construction boom are helping cool a red-hot rental market in a shift that could be good news for the overall economy.
A silver lining from high mortgage interest rates: Bigger deductions on this year’s taxes
Approximately 40 million homeowners are currently paying interest rates of 3% or higher.
NBC News on Feminism
Despite stark gender inequality in South Korea, hostility to feminism is growing
Ambivalence and hostility to feminism exists despite stark inequality in South Korea, where women face the greatest wage gap of the 38 mostly high-income, developed member countries in the…
NBC News on Google
Google tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect.
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The internet is tricking our brains
Every now and then, Adrian Ward likes to test himself against the internet’s most-used search engine. “There are times when I have the impulse to Google
«People who lean on a search engine such as Google may get the right answers but they can also end up with a wrong idea of how strong their own memory is,»
NBC News on Health Care
Medicare plans to pay for Alzheimer's drugs that win full FDA approval
Two new Alzheimer's drugs are currently available only to patients who are enrolled in clinical trials.
Travel nurses took high-paying jobs during Covid. But then their pay was slashed.
Nurses attracted by talk of high wages found themselves far from home with their salaries cut at renewal time. But a series of lawsuits are pushing back.
NBC News on Medicine
Meet the student bringing Black illustrations to the medical field
Have you ever seen a medical illustration featuring a Black body?
NBC News on Politics
Disinformation poses an unprecedented threat in 2024 — and the U.S. is less ready than ever
The U.S. presidential election comes at a time of ideal circumstances for disinformation and the people who spread it.
Donald Trump prepares for his return to Facebook and Twitter
Trump's presidential campaign formally petitioned Facebook's parent company Tuesday to unblock his account, according to a letter reviewed by NBC News.
NBC News on Running
What running does to the knees, according to a large survey of marathon runners
Many doctors see osteoarthritis as a “wear-and-tear” condition, but a large survey among long-distance runners found no increased knee or hip risks.
NBC News on Science Fiction
Cyborgs will replace humans and reshape the world, famed scientist says
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Here’s how Sri Lanka became mired in its worst economic, political and humanitarian crisis in over 70…
Here’s how the country became mired in its worst crisis in over 70 years.
White women co-opted pandemic yoga. Now, South Asian instructors are taking it back.
After a year of online yoga favoring white influencers, Desis in the industry are confronting the new landscape and reclaiming an appropriated practice.
Police sweep Google searches to find suspects. The tactic is facing its first legal challenge.
Privacy advocates are watching the case closely, concerned that police could use reverse keyword searches to investigate people who seek information about abortions.
Crypto skeptics have been debating online for years. Now they’re organizing.
A contingent of people who see cryptocurrencies as akin to fraud have begun to organize. It’s a response to what they see as a crypto movement that has dominated discussion of this still-new…
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is killing patients. There's a simple way to stop it.
Brushing a patient’s teeth is basic care that often gets skipped when hospitals are busy. Experts warn the danger of unbrushed teeth is greater than realized.
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