We explain the genre of prestige TV, some of our favorite shows within the category and others that fall outside of this box.

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We cover the escalating price tag of coffee beans as climate change impacts the supply of some of the world’s most popular varieties.

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As of January 2025, there are about 170 million Americans on Tik Tok. Last month, the app’s brief shutdown made headlines as many users mourned the end of Tik Tok and questioned if it would ever be back. Well, after about 12 hours it was back online thanks to an extension granted by President Trump. While it’s back for now, we speak with two experts about the platform’s long-term future in the U.S. and if users should really be worried about Tik Tok’s ties to China.

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Most Americans are well acquainted with the story of Amelia Earhart, but few have heard the name Bessie Coleman. This fearless legend earned her pilot’s license two years before Earhart became certified. This week, as we celebrate Black History Month, we cover the story of Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself as a pilot.

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The movie “Nickel Boys” which is directed by RaMell Ross received two Oscar nominations this year for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. We offer our take on why this film is worthy of the win.

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Last month, the Chinese startup DeepSeek shook up the tech sector and the stock market. We explain why this new artificial intelligence platform is pushing companies and public officials to rethink future AI strategy.

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Financial scams and data breaches are a common reality when so much of our lives are uploaded onto tech like our phones. In 2023, about 21 percent of Americans, or 56.2 million people, reported falling for telephone-based scams according to a report released by Truecaller – a leading caller ID and spam blocking app. We speak with cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin about some of the creative tactics behind scams and data breaches and how to better protect yourself and your info.

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It’s not just you – food recalls did rise last year as tens of thousands of items – from frozen meals to vegetable packets – were deemed unsafe for consumption. Just last week, the Food and Drug Administration upgraded the severity of a Lays potato chips recall, which impacted thousands of bags sold in Oregon and Washington State. We speak with two experts in the food industry about why you shouldn’t be so worried about the growing number of recalls and how you can reduce your personal risk through some simple practices.

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We cover the legacy of director David Lynch who passed away last month at age 78.

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There are several new identification policies taking effect this year, whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally. We cover what you need to know if you’re planning to hop on a flight. 

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