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How California's high-speed rail is already helping the planet
The bullet train won't open for years, but it's already taking cars off the road and clearing the air. Here's how.


Instagram will use AI to identify teens using adult accounts
When it comes to Instagram, many teens aren't truthful about their age.
By Rebecca Ruiz


As AI manufacturing grows, so does the tech's environmental damage
A new report from Greenpeace suggests AI is exacerbating global power inequities.


Finding a therapist can be hard. 'Ghost networks' make the problem worse.
A controversial therapist directory started by 7 Cups recently caused an uproar.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Apple offers in-store device recycling deal for Earth Day, touts environmental wins
The company is nearing its global emissions goal.


Whatever Trump decides on tariffs, Apple and Tim Cook lose
Online safety advocate Lennon Torres keeps finding herself disappointed by the trailblazing CEO, especially his donation to tariff-crazed Trump.
By Lennon Torres


'Love on the Spectrum' star discusses autism independence in new Waymo video series
The autonomous vehicle company celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Netflix star Connor Tomlinson.


REAL ID deadline is weeks away. Here's what you need to know.
After nearly two decades of delays, the federal government is finally requiring REAL IDs to board domestic flights.


Machine helps rebuild war-torn areas by turning rubble into bricks
The Australian nonprofit has been shipping its small factories to support recovery efforts in Ukraine.


Immigrants' social media accounts will be monitored for 'antisemitic activity,' DHS says
The policy applies also applies to international students.


'White Lotus' Season 3 was a disaster. Here's why.
The show's handling of two very sensitive issues hurt its storytelling.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Instagram will restrict teens from going Live, as Teen Accounts expand to Facebook and Messenger
The platform is strengthening its youth safety experience.


Your old phones can help plant new trees with new AT&T trade-in program
Celebrate Earth Month and support California's reforestation efforts.


Five years of remote work changed workplace accessibility. Employees with disabilities will feel its loss.
Bolstered by Trump's anti-DEI agenda, the "great return" threatens a new culture of accessibility.


OpenAI is offering free ChatGPT Plus for college students
You must live in two specific countries to qualify, though.


Phone inspections when crossing the U.S. border: What you need to know about your rights and security
Electronic checks at the border are stirring fear among travelers.


How 'cozy gaming' is taking mindfulness mainstream
Meditative hits like 'Stardew Valley' and 'Animal Crossing' are helping a generation of gamers foster helpful habits.


Tiny pacemaker developed by scientists can fit in a syringe
Smaller than a rice grain, the dissolvable soft device is meant to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.


Roblox launches new parental controls, including Friend blocking and game insights
The platform also updated its AI voice chat moderation dataset.


Why I meditate while driving
Enjoy your audiobooks, podcasts and music, fellow drivers. I'm firing up the Mindfulness app on my smartwatch.
By Chris Taylor


How to emotionally recover after being scammed
Four steps to help process what happened.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Yahoo's Vidya Nayak wants more women in tech
The head of product design for Yahoo Search talks about how her industry views female leaders.


Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI
The search engine's philanthropic arm is funding organizations that train others in AI.


Former White House AI chief: Here's how to protect kids from harm
Bruce Reed joins Common Sense Media to help prevent another tech-fueled youth mental health crisis.
By Rebecca Ruiz

