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The Russia Investigations: Interference Impacted Real Life; Senators Propose New Law
Stories pile up about real-life activity linked to Russian influence-mongers, senators pitch new law on digital political ads and committee hearing postponed for Trump’s longtime personal lawyer.
New Season Of ‘The Walking Dead’ Likely To Please Thrillseekers
AMC’s hit, The Walking Dead, returns for its 8th season on Sunday. Some fans criticized the show for not having enough action last season. They probably won’t be disappointed this season.
Troubled By Flint Water Crisis, 11-Year-Old Girl Invents Lead-Detecting Device
The Colorado seventh-grader was unimpressed by the options her parents had to test water in their home. So she created a sensor-based device using chemically treated carbon nanotubes to do it faster.
Body Cam Study Shows No Effect On Police Use Of Force Or Citizen Complaints
That’s the conclusion of a study performed as Washington, D.C., rolled out its huge program. The city has one of the largest forces in the country, with some 2,600 officers now wearing cameras.
What You Need To Know About The Honest Ads Act
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks to NPR justice reporter Ryan Lucas about the Honest Ads Act, a proposal to regulate online political advertising the same way as television, radio and print.
Amazon’s Second Headquarters: Cities Make Their Final Pitches
Cities across the U.S. and Canada will be making their final pitches Thursday to Amazon – begging for a chance to become the new second headquarters. The prize winner will get 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Should College Professors Give ‘Tech Breaks’ In Class?
Is it necessary coddling or just good science to give college students breaks to check their phones in class? Anthropologist Barbara J. King takes a look.
Young Children Are Spending Much More Time In Front Of Small Screens
A new national survey of parents suggests mobile device use by children under 8 has increased tenfold in the last 6 years.
Computer Learns To Play Go At Superhuman Levels ‘Without Human Knowledge’
Researchers say they have constructed an AI program that can teach itself to play the ancient strategy game at a level far beyond humans.
Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients
While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.