Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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The most downloaded country song in the US is AI-generatedUnder the radar Both the song and artist appear to be entirely the creation of artificial intelligence
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Fast food is no longer affordable to low-income AmericansThe explainer Cheap meals are getting farther out of reach
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God is now just one text away because of AIUnder the radar People can talk to a higher power through AI chatbots
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This flu season could be worse than usualIn the spotlight A new subvariant is infecting several countries
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Out of office: microretirement is trending in the workplaceThe explainer Long vacations are the new way to beat burnout
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More adults are dying before the age of 65Under the radar The phenomenon is more pronounced in Black and low-income populations
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DC tourism has taken a hitUnder the Radar The government shutdown has reduced tourist attractions
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The plant-based portfolio diet focuses on heart healthThe Explainer Its guidelines are flexible and vegan-friendly
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The Southern Ocean is holding in a 'burp'Under the radar The heat from the past can affect the future
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Scientists have developed a broad-spectrum snake bite antivenomUnder the radar It works on some of the most dangerous species
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‘Deskilling’: a dangerous side effect of AI useThe explainer Workers are increasingly reliant on the new technology
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AI models may be developing a ‘survival drive’Under the radar Chatbots are refusing to shut down
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Testosterone therapy in women highlights the lack of women’s health researchThe explainer There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women
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Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could help fight cancerUnder the radar They boost the immune system
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Peanut allergies have plummeted in childrenUnder the radar Early introduction could be an effective prevention method
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How climate change poses a national security threatThe explainer A global problem causing more global problems
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AI is making houses more expensiveUnder the radar Homebuying is also made trickier by AI-generated internet listings
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Megabatteries are powering up clean energyUnder the radar They can store and release excess energy
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The Earth is getting darkerUnder the radar The planet’s reflectivity is out of whack
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Is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses realistic?Talking Points A transit innovation or a costly mistake
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Climate change is getting under our skinUnder the radar Skin conditions are worsening because of warming temperatures
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Broadway actors and musicians are on the brink of a strikeThe explainer The show, it turns out, may not go on
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Scientists want to use enhanced rock weathering to cool the EarthUnder the radar Rock dust could trap atmospheric carbon
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The full moon calendar for every monthIn depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
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