The best new podcasts
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: creativity, the Catholic Church, Hoffa, and Salvadoran food.
Bernie Sanders proposes faster, cheaper broadband with $150B internet overhaul
Bernie Sanders is the latest Democratic presidential candidate to unveil a plan to target the digital divide. His campaign's High-Speed Internet for All Plan would break up internet service providers, which would allow for more competition and faster, cheaper broadband.
The best new podcasts for the week of November 23, 2019: Word Bomb and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: Hackers, words, and witches.
The best new podcasts for the week of November 16, 2019: I Spy and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: spies, words, Beyoncé, humanity, and astrology.
Dr. Cecilia Bitz tracks sea ice as it disappears at unprecedented levels
Dr. Cecilia Bitz is an atmospheric scientist who studies sea ice. She's watched it melt and retreat in the Arctic Ocean and knows the trend is harmful for the planet. Melting ice is part of a climate change feedback loop that's causing big problems for polar bears, Native Alaskans, and others.
Lawmakers to Amazon: Cashless stores don’t check out
Amazon Go was an experiment in cashierless convenience. The stores are small with tons of cameras. Shoppers don't need to check out, but they did need a credit card, Amazon account, and smartphone. Now it's taking the technology to supermarkets as cash-free backlash grows.
The best new podcasts for the week of November 9, 2019: Motive and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include wine, wrongful conviction, Disney, and short stories.
The best tiny houses of 2019
We count down the best tiny houses, from beach bungalows to sustainable cottages on wheels. These tiny homes are beautiful, cost-effective, and often made from sustainable materials. See what these small spaces are capable of and learn about the artists who created them -- and if you can get one of your own.
Instagram’s IGTV contracts won’t allow creators to make political videosÂ
Instagram's answer to YouTube is IGTV, a platform for longer videos. It's not nearly as popular but is trying to attract talent by paying for some production costs of creators. Yet the contracts stipulate that the videos can't be political --- that includes social issues like health, education, and immigration.
The best new podcasts for the week of November 2, 2019: Finding Fred and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include healthcare, Reno, Toronto, the UN, feuds, and Mr. Rogers.
Two former Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia
The Department of Justice released charges against two former Twitter employees, accusing them of spying for Saudi Arabia. A third man is also accused of spying. One, Ahmad Abouammo, is a U.S. citizen. The men are accused of looking at account information of people critical of the Saudi government.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 26, 2019: Bad Batch and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include stem cells, elections, faith, sorries, apocalypses, and science.
How will Twitter ban political ads when practically everything is political?
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced the social media platform won't host political ads. How that will work is more complicated than you may think. What you watch, what you buy, what you eat, these are all political acts, even if you don't realize it. But with rampant misinformation, the ban may be a start.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 19, 2019: Tunnel 29 and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include refuge, tunnels, schools, Dolly Parton, and asteroids.
Republicans tried to bring phones into the SCIF room. Here’s why they can’t
There are strict rules about what you can and cannot bring into a SCIF, the secure areas that are designed to prevent leaks and eavesdropping. When Republican lawmakers stormed into a room where closed-door testimony was being taken, they may have violated these rules by bringing in cell phones.
Don’t be like Pierre Delecto. Here’s how to keep your Twitter account a secret
Not everyone is social media savvy, but that shouldn't bar them from the delights of having a secret Twitter account. Unfortunately for Mitt Romney, the Utah Senator's secret Twitter account, under the name Pierre Delecto, was discovered. Here are some tips for keeping your social media accounts secret.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 12, 2019: Moonface and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include superheroes, relationships, trains, etiquette, and an odd ball.
Forget nut milk: Fungus-based dairy is real milk without the cow
Some vegan products that attempt to mimic animal-based foods fall flat, lacking the creaminess of cow's milk. Perfect Day wants to change that with flora-based dairy products. Using microbes to create milk proteins, its ice cream is an animal-free treat that tastes like the real deal.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 5, 2019: I’m Listening and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include Frasier, flyover states, a cryptocurrency debacle, and scams.
The best podcasts for the week of September 28, 2019: Thirst Aid Kit and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include ballast, opioids, the Smithsonian, thirst, and food.
Best new podcasts for the week of September 21, 2019: The Happiness Lab and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: cats, Paralympian Lacey Henderson, Veronica Mars, and happiness.
Washington becomes the latest state to seek ban of flavored vaping products
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a ban on all flavored vaping products, including those that contain THC. An outbreak of lung illnesses and at least 12 deaths have been linked to e-cigarettes, especially those containing THC. Other states with similar bans include New York and Michigan.
Amazon Echo Frames, Loop, and Buds hands-on Review: More Alexa to love
Amazon is going all-in on spy gear with all the new gear they announced at its September 2019 event. With the announcement of the Echo Frames, Echo Loop, and Echo Buds, it means that there are many more ways to love Amzon's Alexa with these new gadgets. We checked them all out to see they're practical.
The best new podcasts for the week of September 14, 2019: Bardstown and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: Bardstown, a crisis of faith, mental health, and Jeffrey Epstein.
Why are people striking because of climate change? Here’s a summary
On September 20, tens of thousands of people all over the world protested in the global climate strike. The movement was started by children and young adults, worried about world leaders' lack of action. Here's what you need to know about climate change, including what to read, watch, and listen to.
Millions of people’s MRIs, X-rays, and CT scans are easily accessible online
Millions of patients' medical images, including x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, are currently available online. Poor security measures on servers seems to be the culprit. Some servers don't even have passwords, so anyone can access them.
The best new podcasts for the week of September 6, 2019: Hit Man and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A hitman book, tween science, and Chicago stories.
Why you may have to wait longer to check out an e-book from your local library
Macmillan publishes big-name authors like Louise Penny and Oprah, and it wants to make libraries wait to access its e-books for eight weeks after titles launch. The American Library Association is circulating a petition, hoping patrons will pressure Macmillan to change its mind.
Best new podcasts for the week of August 31, 2019
Everyone and their cousin seemingly has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: Big cat crimes, 1619, American Girl dolls, and Adult-ish.
The best new podcasts for the week of August 24, 2019: Mob Queens and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: An NBA scandal, a mob wife, a mysterious illness, and National Parks.
With period-tracking apps, the fate of your fertility is far from clear
Fertility and period-tracking apps promise to be an easy way to keep tabs on menstrual cycles or help users become pregnant. Yet their accuracy isn’t flawless, and the consequences can be quite critical. In addition, users have to enter a lot of personal data, and it’s not always clear how apps use that information.
The best new podcasts for the week of August 17, 2019
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: Amazon the giant, mystery illnesses, and food, glorious food.
The best new podcasts for the week of August 10, 2019: Room 20 and more
Everyone and their cousin has a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week: A mystery patient, songwriting, black women's secret lives, and facts with Adam Conover.