How Bad Will This Year’s Flu Season Be?
After the unpredictability of last year’s flu season, when a new variant of the virus spread widely and rapidly, infectious...
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Chatbots got safer but will still role-play self-harm with users
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become less likely to encourage suicidal thoughts but will still engage in potentially...
Why NYC murders and shootings fell so sharply — and how we can slash other crimes, too
The NYPD this month announced the fewest shootings and murders recorded through July in New York City’s history. This is a remarkable accomplishment for...
With shutdown looming, House leaders aim to quickly pass funding bill
House lawmakers, fresh from their August break, are expected to vote this week on a Senate-passed measure that would fund...
6 networking mistakes that could cost you a job
Almost always employed workers are seeing their job finding rates fall. damircudic/Getty ImagesNetworking is key, especially in a tight job...
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
Right now you can buy a luxury electric car at nearly half price. But there is a catch. The vehicle...
A Connecticut Castle, a Cosplay King and a Nation of Men in Crisis
THE CASTLE: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men, by Jon Ronson In “The Stepford Wives,” the 1975 movie based...
Food-Borne Illnesses Can Lead to Long Term Gut Issues
It’s been two months since Ericka Ratliff, 55, fell ill with cyclospora, yet she is still dealing with sharp abdominal...
After a Fatal Fire, a Shaky Recovery at Housing Complex
Good morning. It’s Monday. Today we’ll look at the aftermath of the tragic fire at the Nob Hill housing complex...
How Much Is That Gene-Edited Dog in the Window?
For thousands of years, we have been trying to craft our ideal canine companions. We have honed their abilities to...
Too Late to Celebrate America’s 250th? Nah, There’s Still Time.
How late is too late to say happy birthday? The United States technically celebrated its 250th birthday on July 4...
‘I Work, I Sleep, I Eat, I Ferret’: Notes From an Obsessive Subculture
The ferrets arrived in cages and strollers, cradled in arms and nuzzled on necks. With their humans, they descended on...
Who’s that bot? An AI cover of Madonna spurs industry changes.
Music’s traditional gatekeepers are struggling with how to manage the proliferation of songs generated by artificial intelligence. Trying to ignore...
Trump gatecrashed a NASA press conference after SpaceX launched a $4.3 billion space telescope
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is one of the most powerful rockets on the planet. Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump...
Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes it difficult to choose what to watch. Each month, we select three...
