How to keep cool in this year’s extreme summer heat even without air conditioning
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are…
Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump
Bill Maher says he’s “exactly the same person” he plays on TV. He’s been hosting comedy shows on TV for…
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15.…
U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade…
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
AI is a fast-growing business expense. Some companies are cutting costs by switching to cheaper Chinese AI models.
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice…
Our favorite brains, including Einstein’s stolen one
At Short Wave, we love a good brain. Which is why we’ve had a lot of conversations over the years…
Building things and breaking things in China (Summer School World Tour)
China’s turbocharged growth may have made it rich, but now it has to deal with rich country problems. High-speed trains…
World Tour 2: Building things and breaking things in China
China’s turbocharged growth may have made it rich, but now it has to deal with rich country problems. High-speed trains…
Less oil, more soybeans, and car junk fees
Many Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates are diversifying away from oil, but how do you actually measure that?…