Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and…
U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes…
The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an ‘associate member’
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that…
Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia’s increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were…
Here’s why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths.
You’d expect homeowners to save their stuff. Federal policy pays them to leave it
NPR dug into the upside-down world of FEMA flood insurance in coastal areas, and found many homeowners have no financial…
Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here’s what that could look like
Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one.
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by…
When students attend these colleges, taxpayers often pay. Here’s why
Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market…
As campaign season gears up, AI-generated ads are everywhere
Data suggests many candidates are embracing AI this year to boost their image and portray their opponents unfavorably. But whether…