The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust. Geoff Brumfiel
Bystander videos of Minneapolis killings reveal larger trend Bystander videos have shaped public perception for decades. The ability to now spread video widely can lead to real-time access and transparency, but experts say videos can't tell the full story. Ava Berger
In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It's part of the curriculum While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it's become a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals. John Ruwitch
Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm. Shannon Bond
TikTok is investigating why some users can't write 'Epstein' in messages The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison. Bobby Allyn
Why the latest iPhone update is leaving ordinary users and tech experts grumbling NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to digital writer Patrick Holland about why some iPhone users dislike the latest iOS update. Ayesha Rascoe
Gladys West, mathematician whose work paved the way for GPS, dies at 95 A self-described "little farm girl" in the Jim Crow Era, Gladys West's complex and pioneering work for the U.S. Navy helped to improve billions of lives — and keep us from getting lost. Bill Chappell
The Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims. Jude Joffe-Block
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years. The Associated Press
The benefits of AI in health care outweigh potential hazards, many experts say ChatGPT Health is OpenAI's foray into medicine, and so far, it gets high marks from both a cancer patient and a leading doctor. But there are worries it could be misused.
