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American companies are being targeted by foreign spies, ransomware groups and even fake job applicants from North Korea. One cybersecurity firm speaks out about the threats they're seeing and how they're combating them.
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The Trump administration is clamping down on foreign students who want to attend American universities â and the schools that admit them. What that could mean for innovation and enterprise in the U.S. and around the world.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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The White House is demanding that ICE make 3,000 arrests per day â and it's pulling in agents from the FBI and the DEA to help. How Trump's push for mass deportations is reshaping U.S. law enforcement.
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We tend to associate âbrainwashingâ with cults and hostages, but author and science historian Rebecca Lemov says it can happen to anyone. Her new book âThe Instability of Truth" explores the history and science of brainwashing and what it can teach us with misinformation on the rise.
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Trumpâs space-based missile defense system. Could it protect the country against a nuclear attack, or is it technically impossible?
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the impact of AI in the 21st century could be more disruptive to the workforce than mass production was in the 20th century.
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Israel's government recently voted to ramp up the war in Gaza. A food blockade starved Gazans for months. And critical voices internationally, and within Israel itself, are rising. What do Israelâs government and its people want now in Gaza?
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Running tests on lab rats, mice and other species is an integral part of biomedical research. Now, some say artificial intelligence and other technologies could soon make the practice obsolete.
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New York City has lost control of its jails. In May, a federal judge ruled that the cityâs jails, including Rikers Island, will now be run by a manager who will report directly to the court. Whatâs next for one of the countryâs largest and most notorious facilities?
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For decades, kids in St. Louis County caught crawdads in Coldwater Creek, made mudpies, went swimming -- and were exposed to nuclear waste. Hear the story of how St. Louis became a dumping ground for radioactive waste generated by the Manhattan Project.
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YouTube turns 20 this year. The platform now hosts 20 billion videos, and lets basically anyone, anywhere on Earth, create, share and watch. How has YouTube changed us?
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Environmental Protection Agencyâs new mission under the leadership of its new administrator, Lee Zeldin.
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NBA teams have nearly tripled the number of 3-point attempts since the turn of the century. Fans now say it's hurting the game. Is the NBA taking too many 3s?
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In an effort to reduce inequality in education outcomes, some school districts are removing honors classes or other programs for high achievers. Some students, parents and teachers say the push to "de-track" or "de-level" classrooms is limiting learning for everyone.
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The Trump administration says it's going to modernize air traffic control equipment. Many administrations before have promised the same thing. So why hasn't it happened?
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Rebroadcast: Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional regulation, contentment and creativity.
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AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isnât getting it all right.
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty assesses what Elon Musk and his Department of Government of Efficiency have achieved as Muskâs appointment as special government employee is due to expire.
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El Salvador was once the murder capital of the world. Now under President Nayib Bukele, itâs safer than Canada. But with 2% of its population locked up -- what is the real cost of this newfound safety?
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A $400 million jet from Qatar. His own crypto coin. Is President Donald Trump normalizing corruption?
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