National A TikTok ban could hit the U.S. in days. What to know — and how to prepare Even if the controversial U.S. ban on TikTok does take effect on Jan. 19, the app won't automatically vanish from phones. Here's what would change, plus preparations and potential work-arounds. Rachel Treisman
Arts & Life Our 25 most-anticipated games of 2025 including Grand Theft Auto 6 (maybe) Will GTA6 actually come out this year? Is a new Nintendo console coming? Huge games are creeping on the horizon, including a high-stakes Assassin's Creed title and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. James Perkins Mastromarino
Technology Why critics say Meta's chatbot is 'digital blackface' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Karen Attiah of the Washington Post about her experience with Meta's new AI chatbot "Liv," and what she calls "digital blackface." Ayesha Rascoe
Technology How will Meta's decision to end fact-checking affect the profession around the world? Fact-checkers around the world are wondering how their work will change after Meta said it will end professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. Huo Jingnan
Science 3D printing makes child prosthetics more affordable and flexible Prosthetics for children can be expensive because they need to adjust to their growth.
Technology AI companies are preparing for the second Trump administration Trump has tapped Silicon Valley insiders to lead AI policy. There's talk of a "Manhattan Project" for military AI. Advocates are worried the risks and misuse of the technology will grow under Trump. Bobby Allyn
National Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday. The Associated Press
Politics Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's previous content moderation policies "censorship," repeating talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies. Huo Jingnan Shannon Bond
Politics Meta taps Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White to join its board White's election as a Meta director two weeks before Trump takes office comes as Silicon Valley is courting the incoming administration. Shannon Bond