Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country.

Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more.

Plus, why there could be potential benefits, too, but what communities should do to make sure they are not left with the consequences while big tech gets all the rewards.

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The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026!

We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea.

Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack.

And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms.

Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash, and why there could be some "carnage" after the first IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital.

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The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026!

We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans.

Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA.

And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year.

Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are being offered time off to play a video game, and how the NFL plans to expand overseas.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026!

We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms.

And how one key race is poised to make history.

Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci.

Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more research funding, how a new version of ChatGPT is designed to help teenagers, and it's already that time of year — pumpkin spice season has arrived!

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 18, 2026!

We'll tell you about today's primaries and what they could tell us about the political landscape heading into the midterms.

Also, why President Trump is now threatening a key ally in the Middle East.

Plus, what new CDC data says about school children's vaccines, how Meta could be forced to completely rethink its platforms, and why some movie showings are already selling out months before they hit theaters.

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The news to know for Monday, August 17, 2026!

We'll tell you about severe storms that brought flooding to the Midwest and hurricane damage to Hawaii.

Also, why President Trump is cutting military drills with a long-term ally, while his son-in-law holds rare talks with leaders of a terrorist group.

Plus, where four stolen masterpieces turned up, why one dating app is changing the exact thing it's best known for, and how the latest Spider-Man movie made history, again.

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It's back-to-school season, but what do kids actually need to thrive in the classroom? Brittany Wheaton, founder of Teaching to a Riot, joins us to challenge some long-standing ideas about student behavior. We talk about the psychological needs that may be hiding underneath certain behaviors, why some kids fall apart after holding it together all day, and why she believes common reward systems can sometimes backfire. Plus, what parents can do when they can't control how their child's classroom operates.

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The news to know for Friday, August 14, 2026!

We'll tell you about growing concerns over conditions on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East.

And why the U.S. government is now letting some private companies go on offense against cybercriminals.

Also, what to expect as a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, while flooding and wildfires impact other parts of the country.

Plus, the new safeguards Flock is adding after a backlash against its camera network, why concussions are making an unofficial comeback in Madden, and how some drivers are dancing their way to cheaper gas.

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The news to know for Thursday, August 13, 2026!

We'll tell you about new video of an ICE officer pulling a gun on an American citizen, as ICE reveals plans to give officers a new tool: "electric shock gloves."

Also, more about the unlikely winner in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, and what political analysts are taking away from the victory.

And a growing debate over how much of our everyday movements should be tracked.

Plus, which prominent member of the Trump Administration is leaving the White House, who just paid a record amount of money for the L.A. Lakers, and what fans can expect as baseball and Hollywood come together once again.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026!

We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms.

Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran.

And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations.

Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden mark on everything it writes, why a major university is ditching grades for freshmen, and how to watch a solar eclipse and a meteor shower — both happening today.

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