Oct 09 Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Science Oct 09 Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator… By William Brangham
Nation Oct 09 Watch 4:00 What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Friday night. By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Nation Oct 08 Watch 3:48 Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Hurricane Isaias gains power Millions along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as Hurricane Isaias gains power and moves closer to land. Isaias is now a Category 2 storm, the first hurricane in the Atlantic basin this year. Forecasters are warning of heavy… By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow
World Oct 08 Watch 7:13 News Wrap: Judge extends White House access for news outlets In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge extended White House access for three news outlets until a final ruling on President Trump's press ban is reached, the Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, accusing the…
Oct 08 Watch 9:29 How GLP-1s are reshaping cultural views on body image By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane About 12% of Americans are now taking the blockbuster set of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1s. While their popularity continues to skyrocket, new concerns have emerged around the societal impacts these drugs are having, especially around body image. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 8:22 New documentary traces Elon Musk's rise and embrace of right-wing politics By Courtney Norris, William Brangham Elon Musk remains one of the more powerful and controversial figures in business, science, tech and politics. He played a central role in the early days of the second Trump administration. Now, a new documentary is chronicling Musk's rise to… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 6:40 AI startup touts new possibilities for video creators, but concerns remain By Mike Cerre, Anne Azzi Davenport As AI continues to reshape arts and entertainment, it’s also creating a new type of producers and content providers. A Silicon Valley start-up founded by a YouTube co-founder could change video storytelling as dramatically as he changed video distribution. Special… Continue watching
Oct 08 WATCH: Four astronauts return to Earth after 8 months aboard International Space Station By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France’s Sophie Adenot and Russia’s Andrey Fedyaev departed the orbiting lab on Wednesday, eager to reunite with their families after a lengthy separation. Continue reading
Oct 08 How El Niño is playing a role in Hurricane Isaias By John Raby, Associated Press One of the strongest El Niño years on record meant a quiet first four months of the Atlantic hurricane season, but that's no longer the case. Continue reading