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The ability to choose the sex of your child through IVF is banned in most of the world. In America,... more

You might not know Brad Parscale by name, but you know his work: he was the digital campaign operative behind... more

Spare a thought for the judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Justice Juan Merchan has gone from holding the former... more

Crossing the Darién Gap, a 66-mile stretch of jungle in Panama, was hard enough before right-wing influencers began showing up... more

In a last minute twist, Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel. But targeted airstrikes are already underway in... more

Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling for Mike Johnson’s job—again. But unlike Kevin McCarthy before him, Johnson has support from a... more

The California Journalism Preservation Act would make companies like Google and Meta pay publishers for the news content appearing in... more

Bird flu isn’t new, you may even remember past outbreaks. But showing up in milk?  Is America ready if it leaps... more

Professor Joe Howley has been working with student protesters for almost a year. When they occupied his building, he got... more

It’s not that we aren’t making progress slowing our carbon and greenhouse gas emissions; it’s just that we still may... more

In the ‘90s, Pat Buchanan was a fringe figure among Republicans whose positions on immigration and demographic change in the... more

As some members of Congress call for crackdowns, how do college administrators ensure the safety of their entire student body... more

There are regulations regarding how farm animals are transported, how they’re auctioned, how they’re slaughtered—but when they’re living on the... more

The TikTok ban that has been floating around Washington since the last administration has been signed into law. What does... more

Who is Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s attorney in the hush-money trial, and how did he end up representing the former... more

Protests at Columbia University have become a talking point across national media, but does the situation on campus actually resemble... more

The constitutional right to protest is right there in the First Amendment. So when the Fifth Circuit Court threatened this... more

With all eyes on the WNBA as Caitlin Clark was drafted, many were surprised at the star player’s new salary,... more

From the Wayback Machine to the mass-digitization of the history of Aruba, the Internet Archive is a non-profit doing valuable... more

Tesla’s market cap has dropped. The company had its biggest round of layoffs ever. The Cybertruck doesn’t seem to be... more

Man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are found in all sorts of industrial and consumer products, including carpets,... more

How will impending abortion restrictions in Florida and Arizona impact votes this fall? Guests:  Anna Hochkammer, executive director of the Florida Women’s... more

Over the weekend Iran fired flocks of missiles and drones towards Israel, but the damage was minimal. What role did... more

Donald Trump is appearing in court today as a criminal defendant. Why did this case take so long to go... more

How the semi-legalization of marijuana has drawn a road map for legalizing psychedelics—and also provided a list of pitfalls to... more

Why lately our search engines just don’t seem to deliver results.  Guest: Jason Koebler, cofounder of 404 Media and co-host of... more

How Florida Judge Aileen Cannon is delaying Donald Trump’s trial over classified documents taken to Mar-a-Lago—and what special prosecutor Jack... more

How did an attempt to simplify a tedious student-aid form turn into a full-on debacle that has some high school... more

2024 is down to two historically unpopular candidates. That may leave the door open for third-party candidates to make some... more

In response to a spike in child labor violations, some states are strengthening their laws against the practice—while 16 states... more

The demand for electricity is surging in the U.S. With increasing amounts of power going towards artificial intelligence, manufacturing and... more

Donald Trump got a huge financial boost when Truth Social went public last week—or did he? Guest: Nitish Pahwa, associate writer... more

Benjamin Netanyahu has been able to count on the support from Israel’s ultra-Orthodox parties. But as the IDF needs additional... more

Sports betting is now mostly legal, and, if you watch sports, its advertisements are inescapable. Now, a series of scandals... more

Democrat Marilyn Lands will be sworn in to the Alabama House of Representatives this week, having won a special election... more

The group that brought the case that overturned Roe v. Wade is back before the Supreme Court arguing for more... more

From science fiction writers to American presidents to Elon Musk, everyone’s eager to send people to Mars. But, even if... more

How supply chains, the pandemic, and a steady stream of Wall Street money led to a crisis at Boeing. Guest: Jon... more

A new documentary, “Quiet On Set,” looks back at Nickelodeon’s heyday, and the culture of abuse that many of its... more

Nominated by Biden for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Adeel Mangi has a Harvard education and years as a... more

With four criminal cases against him, including one that was scheduled to begin this week, Donald Trump and his legal... more

A concert outside of Moscow was interrupted by gunshot and a fire. Though ISIS claimed responsibility within hours, Putin isn’t... more

After organized-labor victories at Amazon, with automakers, and in Hollywood, big corporations are striking back by, among other things, suing... more

Despite the blackouts, moderator revolts, and long string of controversies, Reddit remains an active, healthy website. As the site goes... more

Experts say domestic violence tends to start or intensify during pregnancy. But since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, terminating... more

When even Israel’s American allies like Biden and Chuck Schumer seem to be growing impatient waiting for a ceasefire in... more

It’s hard to imagine anyone changing their opinion on Trump based on a new running mate. But there’s more at... more

With gangs controlling much of the capital and the prime minister out of office, what is Haiti’s path to stability?... more

Private equity firms have been buying up doctors’ offices and hospitals around the country. But if profits are the primary... more

TikTok’s connection to the Chinese government has been a Washington talking point since the Trump administration, but earlier this month... more

How Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers and distributors could pave the way for new gun control tactics in... more

Kate Middleton’s on-going absence has the internet tied in knots, and the heavily edited photo that the royal family released—and... more

Extra charges and fees for everything from booking a hotel to buying concert tickets have become an insidious part of... more

On Super Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson secured the Republican nomination for governor in North Carolina. His history of anti-semitic,... more

As the debate around child safety online rages on, an investigation by The New York Times found a seedy world... more

Thousands of songs have disappeared from TikTok in recent months as music giant Universal Music Group, or UMG, has pulled... more

With Biden trailing Trump in the polls and thousands of Democrats casting votes for “uncommitted” in the primaries, can the... more

Airdropping aid, food, and supplies is expensive, inexact, and inefficient and usually only a last resort when your enemies have... more

Nancy Pelosi is no longer in charge of the House Democrats, and Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat is now up for... more

Measles happens, but this outbreak in Florida is unfolding in a post-pandemic world where mistrust in public health officials and... more

Why scam obituaries are edging out earnest ones, with the help of artificial intelligence and an adept Google game. Guest: Mia... more

Is it censorship for social media platforms to moderate their content, or is censorship when the state tells social media... more

Is it censorship for social media platforms to moderate their content, or is censorship when the state tells social media... more

With Biden losing thousands of votes to “uncommitted” and Trump unable to pull incumbent numbers, the Michigan primaries seemed to... more

Sixteen-year-old Nex Benedict died one day after being beaten in an Oklahoma high school bathroom. His death has drawn attention... more

The situation for Ukraine is slipping from a stalemate to again losing territory to the Russian invasion. After two years... more

Is RNC chairperson Ronna McDaniel to blame for Republicans’ poor fundraising and recent underperformance in elections?  Guest: Shelby Talcott, reporter covering... more

Fertility doctors and their patients trying to conceive via in vitro fertilization (IVF) were stopped in their tracks this week,... more

Studies have found that, in tiny increments, America’s East Coast is sinking into the ground thanks to climate change. Can... more

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has scored more points than any other NCAA women’s basketball player in history, but her impact extends... more

Shotspotter lost a huge contract and some face when Chicago opted out of its partnership with the gunfire-identification tech company.  Why... more

The migrant crisis has come to Denver. With no federal help on the way and temperatures dropping well below freezing,... more

Alexei Navalny died last week at age 47 in the prison where he was serving a 19-year sentence for extremism.... more

Apple Vision Pro goggles might be a crime against fashion but with the amount of data they can collect—both on... more

The war in Ukraine reordered the priorities of the country’s growing tech sector, and has become a place for foreign... more

Israeli Defense Forces have extended their campaign to Rafah, the southern-most city in Gaza, and where many Gazans have been... more

How did America end up back in a Gilded Age of incredible wealth disparity, and how did a new generation... more

The special election for George Santos’s vacated U.S. House seat has attracted tons of spending and a lot of attention—all to... more

The special prosecutor’s report into Biden’s classified documents case is out… and it says Joe Biden’s memory is too bad... more

For a while, it seemed like the only place to meet potential partners was through an app—Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, etc.... more

The NFL's concussion settlement was meant to provide financial support and medical help for players who developed traumatic brain injuries... more

The Supreme Court now has to decide if the 14th amendment’s provision to keep insurrectionists off the ballot applies to... more

Yesterday, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the mass-shooting carried out by her son Ethan at... more

Pediatrician Dr. Seema Jilani’s work has taken her from Sudan to Afghanistan. Last month, she was in Gaza for two... more

Donald Trump was, if nothing else, a boon for the news business. But this election cycle, even the “Trump bump”... more

The number of TV streaming services is going up—and so is the cost and so are the number of ads.... more

For all the promise of the technology, one use-case for artificial intelligence reared its ugly head last week: non-consensual pornographic... more

Vince McMahon is walking away from professional wrestling, again. The WWE looks to continue without the man that built it... more

One of Donald Trump’s codefendants in the Georgia election subversion and racketeering case has filed a motion to dismiss his... more

With the execution of Kenneth Smith, Alabama became the first state to carry out the death penalty with nitrogen gas.... more

Support for a “two-state solution” has been declining among both Israelis and Palestinians for years. If it’s time to give... more

Are we still paying off our pandemic-induced “immunity debt,” or is there another reason that it feels like we’re all... more

In the days leading up to the New Hampshire primary, voters received a robocall purportedly from Joe Biden. Authorities have... more

Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Democrats have found wins after standing up for abortion. But can they ride... more

How has Donald Trump managed to turn multiple indictments into a nigh unassailable lead in the Republican primary—and what looks... more

Ships are avoiding the Suez Canal at great expense; Iran has launched attacks in Iraq and Pakistan; Israel is exchanging... more

Once, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was Trump’s biggest rival. Now, his campaign is over – and Trump seems to be... more

How much of our lives—our tastes, preferences and choices—have been fed to us through an interlocking, impersonal network of algorithms?  Guest:... more

When a cyberattack knocked the British Library out of commission in October of last year, a nation's researchers, scholars, students,... more

How American white evangelical Christianity has reshaped itself in the image of Donald Trump. Guest: Rev. Angela Denker, Lutheran pastor and... more

South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide before the International Court of Justice and is asking the United Nations... more

Biden’s poll numbers have been bad pretty much his whole presidency, but going into an election year, he looks especially... more

It’s a holiday weekend, so the What Next team is taking a little break from the news, and dropping you... more

Covered in cameras, full of microphones, and always eager to use location data, our vehicles are “smartphones on wheels”—and privacy... more

Shortly after take off from Portland, OR, the plug exit on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet blew out –... more

Primaries competing with caucuses; states going rogue; and parties totally out of sync with each other — the 2024 primary... more

Long-time CEO Wayne LaPierre is out and legal challenges and lawsuits are mounting—but does that mean the NRA is losing... more

How the ADL’s commitment to the state of Israel threatens and undermines its ability to fight antisemitism at home.  Guest: Mari... more

With not one but two spending cliffs on the near horizon—not to mention wars abroad and a crisis at the... more

What the Cybertruck says about safety, regulation, and the degree to which Tesla is beholden to the whims of Elon... more

If A.I. and chatbots are the next wave of innovation, then the New York Times and other media organizations are... more

The federally mandated minimum wage hasn’t gone up since 2009, but across the country states, counties, and cities are raising... more

How much longer can Ukraine and Russia fight at a stalemate? And does the outcome of the war depend on... more

On Oct. 14, 2023, Wadee Alfayoumi, a six-year-old Arab-American boy, was stabbed to death by his landlord, Joseph Czuba. Months... more

Buying “renewable energy certificates” is a way for companies to claim to reach their renewable energy goals—instead of, say, putting... more

While the What Next: TBD team spends some time with their families during the holidays, we revisit some of 2023’s... more

While the What Next: TBD team spends some time with their families during the holidays, we revisit some of 2023’s... more

While the What Next team spends some time with their families this week, we revisit some of 2023’s biggest, strangest,... more

While the What Next team spends some time with their families this week, we revisit some of 2023’s biggest, strangest,... more

While the What Next team spends some time with their families this week, we revisit some of 2023’s biggest, strangest,... more

While the What Next team spends some time with their families this week, we revisit some of 2023’s biggest, strangest,... more

While the What Next: TBD team spends some time with their families during the holidays, we revisit some of 2023’s... more

From our friends at Financial Times's FT News Briefing: The FT’s Peter Spiegel, Katie Martin and Elaine Moore preview what could... more

Without infrastructure to support all-electric vehicles, consumers have increasingly embraced the hybrid. The lower emissions are good—but are they slowing... more

After his character, Kang the Conqueror, was set up to be the big villain of the next phase of the... more

In September, Brittany Watts had a miscarriage at her home in Ohio. Prosecutors are now charging her with “abuse of... more

West Virginia University is wrapping up its first semester following dramatic cuts to undergraduate and graduate programs. Its president calls... more

“Easy returns” are an essential part of the online shopping experience. But 20-30 percent of online purchases get sent “back,”... more

Going through airport security is a legal requirement. Is it fair for a private company to interject itself in that... more

Fast-fashion titan Shein is preparing for its initial public offering, even as questions of sustainability and labor practices linger.  Guest: Jordyn... more

Kate Cox’s fight to abort her pregnancy and save her fertility in Texas says a lot about America’s post-Roe, fractured approach... more

Over 100 hostages being held by Hamas were released during the temporary ceasefire last month. But Sagui Dekel-Chen, a resident... more

For pilots facing mental health problems of almost any kind, the cost of getting help might be too much to... more

As war rages in Gaza, the Biden administration has begun imposing visa bans on people involved in violence in the... more

Elon Musk is suing Media Matters for reporting that advertisers’ content was showing up right next to posts from newly... more

Is Spotify’s 2023—ending with layoffs and cancelling critically acclaimed original podcasts—a sign of trouble at the streaming giant, or an... more

Pickleball’s exploding popularity isn’t an organic grassroots rise. According to a reporter’s intrepid Freedom of Information Act inquiries, enthusiastic pickleball... more

The Sacklers were set to pay $6 billion in exchange for immunity from any future lawsuits over their role in... more

Last week, former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley scored a coveted endorsement from Charles Koch’s political advocacy... more