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FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration
NewsWray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to "avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray." President-elect Donald Trump called the resignation "a great day for America."
Trump's withdrawn nominees latest in a long line of Cabinet members who never were
NewsMany presidents face failed Cabinet picks so when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet, it wasn't unprecedented, though Trump's style has been.
How Kash Patel has used children's books and podcasts to promote conspiracy theories
NewsTrump's pick to head the FBI has parlayed his time serving in various national security roles in the first Trump administration to building a brand promoting pro-Trump conspiracy theories.
Trump's border czar will be in White House, not an agency. Here's why that matters
NewsTom Homan's perch inside the White House will give him a global view, but also pose challenges for immigration policy.
A record-breaking deal for slugger Juan Soto sends the baseball world into a spin
NewsThe Dominican-born superstar Juan Soto will take his talents to Queens after the New York Mets reportedly signed him to a $765 million contract — a move that has the rest of the baseball world abuzz.
Soft medium, hard truths - National Endowment for the Arts recognizes a Navajo quilter
NewsA Navajo woman who has spent 50 years sewing has now been honored with an NEA award for her unique quilts. She is unafraid to criticize the mainstream culture that's marginalized Indigenous artists.
An 84-year-old pop superstar just dropped an album — how does she sound so good?
NewsYou might recognize the performer's unmistakable voice from the Netflix series <em>Ripley</em>, the HBO series <em>The White Lotus</em> or the Pixar animated feature <em>Luca</em>. In Italy, she's a legend.
Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know
NewsFood recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Artificial Intelligence wants to go nuclear. Will it work?
NewsThe nuclear industry and big tech companies think they can solve each other's problems, but critics are skeptical the marriage can last.
Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024
NewsAnnual trends reports from YouTube, TikTok and Spotify reveal how fans had an outsize impact on entertainment, culture and politics this year.
The spies on TV this fall are juggling work and family – just like the rest of us
NewsIn a wave of fall TV shows, including <em>The Day of the Jackal</em>, <em>The Agency</em>, and Netflix's new Keira Knightley series <em>Black Doves</em>, spies don't just answer to their intelligence agencies – they've also got families at home.
The holidays are peak time for volunteers, but how about the rest of the year?
NewsThanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they'd rather have that help at other times of the year.
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Some teens’ relationships with chatbots can spiral toward danger
TechnologyParents are suing Character.AI after its chatbots allegedly encouraged teens to hurt themselves or others. What’s making the tech push out this kind of language?
Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood?
EntertainmentPresident-elect Donald Trump makes a sweeping promise to crack down on big tech monopolies: How might this affect some of Hollywood’s most powerful CEOs?
What can Biden do in his remaining time as president?
PoliticsThe Biden administration is in its final 40 days and trying to make progress on Ukraine, Gaza, student loans, climate and immigration.
