Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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How weight loss drugs impact the brain
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are highly effective for shedding pounds. But researchers at the Society for Neuroscience meeting say they are only beginning to understand how these products affect the brain.
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Displaced Lebanese architect driven from home by a talking Israeli drone
Israel says the attacks are to prevent Hezbollah from regrouping. And while most drones have carried out surveillance or dropped explosives, one recent drone flight took a surreal turn.
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Australia's social media ban for kids younger than 16 set to take effect
One year after the law was approved, people still have questions about its implementation.
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Kansas City voting map reopens racial divide
Missouri was the second Republican-led state to redraw its congressional map.
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California communities lose home insurance, as companies cancel plans
So, they're doing what they can to reduce the risks of extreme wildfires, including making homes less likely to burn.
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KYUK is vital for villages in Western Alaska. Without federal funding, the station cuts staff
A small public TV and radio station in Western Alaska is a vital information source for dozens of villages damaged by the remnants of Typhoon Halong in October.
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AI stocks fall
They've been the darling of the stock market, delivering gigantic gains over the last 18 months, but some of the superstars like Palantir, Nvidia, Meta, Tesla and Microsoft have all been falling.
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How Mexican American artist Louie the Singer paved his road in country music
Luis Alfonso Palacios II, known as Louie the Singer, took the long road to music success in an effort to avoid the limiting expectations of the industry as a Mexican American country artist.
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'Strega Nona' turns 50
The story about a grandma witch with her magically full pot of pasta still finds new audiences, even on TikTok.
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This LA public defender's office is dedicated to clients with cognitive disabilities
The office helps people access treatment.
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Lessons from Colombia's clean energy transition
Two years ago, Colombia's president announced the country would stop exploring for fossil fuels.
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With increasing AI popularity, how can you make your emails sound more human?
Artificial intelligence email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input.