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Where Did Emojis Come From?2:07

Where Did Emojis Come From?

Your text messages today may include no text at all — they’re a series of pictures, GIFs and emojis.
Why some schools are rethinking standardized tests5:57

Why some schools are rethinking standardized tests

Scores have typically been used as key factors not only in college admissions, but scholarship opportunities, too. But COVID shutdowns made it harder.
Why are some reconsidering where to retire?6:01

Why are some reconsidering where to retire?

Some Americans are now looking for the best places to retire for climate change. This would rule out Florida, the most popular state for retirees.
Why do planes cruise at 36,000 feet?1:08

Why do planes cruise at 36,000 feet?

If you’ve traveled by air, you know that sometimes it inspires frustration and questions.
The history of our pursuit of a flying car3:29

The history of our pursuit of a flying car

What if you never had to worry about sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Flying cars present that opportunity — but they’re not a reality yet.
What’s next for crypto?5:44

What’s next for crypto?

Crypto keeps evolving since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009. Estimates show there are roughly 20,000 different digital tokens, coins and currencies today.

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Why are there no cancer warnings on alcohol labels?5:45

Why are there no cancer warnings on alcohol labels?

The CDC says drinking alcohol increases your risk of getting six different types of cancers.
How is the role of cash evolving?4:04

How is the role of cash evolving?

Digital banking is on the rise. About 197 million people used it in 2021 and that number increased to 203 million in 2022.
How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil3:08

How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil

Thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through barriers to protest the inauguration of the country's new president.
Why do chefs wear those tall hats?1:35

Why do chefs wear those tall hats?

The Frenchman known as "The King of Chefs, and the Chef of Kings" is credited with creating the standard chef’s hat.
Why are Americans cautious about PTO?3:11

Why are Americans cautious about PTO?

Companies like Coinbase, Transunion, and Netflix offer unlimited PTO or taking as much time off as you want as long as the work gets done.
Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?2:16

Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?

Here's how our society evolved into using the "qwerty" keyboard, straying from alphabetical organization used in the first typewriter in the 1860s.

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Why do we put so much worth in diamonds?7:25

Why do we put so much worth in diamonds?

Diamonds became associated with love and engagements around the 15th century. Here's why it wasn't just a romantic gesture.
Why are Americans spending more time alone?2:40

Why are Americans spending more time alone?

Americans are spending more time by themselves than they have over the past 20 years. A professor who studies solitude helps explain why.
What is the future of Twitter?4:58

What is the future of Twitter?

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has floated the possibility of declaring bankruptcy and has slashed costs and thousands of jobs.
The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs5:27

The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs

Today’s weight loss drugs pull from the science of diabetes treatments. Those have been proven for years to have fewer and less serious side effects.
How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?2:53

How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?

When retailers like Amazon deliver on their speedy shipping promises, it’s good news for consumers. But it can compromise workplace safety.
Why audiences are getting their news from comedians3:50

Why audiences are getting their news from comedians

Getting some comedy with your news may help you remember what you’re learning.

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Why are more married couples living apart?4:09

Why are more married couples living apart?

The latest U.S. Census shows roughly 3.89 million American married adults are living apart.
Understanding Iran's ongoing protests4:53

Understanding Iran's ongoing protests

Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.
Why are retail thefts on the rise?3:34

Why are retail thefts on the rise?

It’s organized retail crime — where the thefts are planned, and part of organized rings.
Why do bones break?2:10

Why do bones break?

Dr. Claire Shannon, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, says popping your knuckles – or cracking your knee or your wrist – is considered a 'phenomenon.'
Can machines be creative?3:34

Can machines be creative?

Generative AI is a subfield of artificial intelligence that involves training models to generate new content such as text, images, or music.
Why are more states changing pay transparency laws?3:12

Why are more states changing pay transparency laws?

New laws mean more employers are required to share salary data with prospective employees.

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Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?3:27

Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?

Despite a huge TV audience, the NFL doesn’t pay performers — though it does cover their expenses.
Why do blockbuster movies cost so much to make?3:57

Why do blockbuster movies cost so much to make?

Hollywood wasn’t always a high-rollers club. In 1913, Universal produced "Traffic In Souls" for $5,700. But as the industry expanded, so did costs.
How is winter changing?2:56

How is winter changing?

A warmer winter is preventing ice from forming on the Great Lakes, which have steadily lost ice cover since the 1970s.
Would high-speed rail work in the US?5:59

Would high-speed rail work in the US?

Overseas, the concept is already reality. While the U.S. was in the throes of building highways, Japan opened the world's first high-speed railway.
Why are border towns struggling?6:13

Why are border towns struggling?

An uptick in illegal crossings at the southwest border has put a strain on local resources.
Malls are adapting to customer tendencies, but can they survive?4:39

Malls are adapting to customer tendencies, but can they survive?

The future of shopping malls seems to be hazy, with customers turning to online shopping more, especially in the pandemic.

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Why personal savings have hit new lows4:44

Why personal savings have hit new lows

People only saved an average of 2.9% of their disposable income in Q4. Why?
Wearable fitness tech is taking off2:38

Wearable fitness tech is taking off

Experts expect health tech to generate more than $13 billion in revenue this year.
Why do NFL referees wear stripes?2:24

Why do NFL referees wear stripes?

The striped crew used to wear their Sunday best on Sundays — but they were sometimes mistaken for players, so a change was needed.
Why are fertility rates declining?5:45

Why are fertility rates declining?

In 1960, the average woman had more than three children. That's dropped to one child —near a record low. Why? And what are the impacts?
Explaining trends in open relationships3:49

Explaining trends in open relationships

Relationship expert and coach Susan Winter says some couples engage in open relationships to obtain sexual and emotional satisfaction.
Why is February only 28 days long?3:00

Why is February only 28 days long?

The Romans dedicated the month to the God of purification and left it with an even 28 days. February would then be moved after January in 452 B.C.

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Studies show most Americans are sleep deprived2:33

Studies show most Americans are sleep deprived

Less than one third of American adults are achieving restorative sleep. A new study reveals multiple factors are causing the sleep deprivation crisis.
Why is there no cure for Alzheimer's yet?6:03

Why is there no cure for Alzheimer's yet?

Two Alzheimer's drugs have hit the market in the past year and a half: the first treatment since 2003, and the first looking to target the cause.
How have nations militarized space?4:59

How have nations militarized space?

U.S. officials say an increased military presence outside of Earth could put those tools at risk.
Why do our taste buds change over time?2:05

Why do our taste buds change over time?

Your tongue is filled with taste buds — as many as 10,000 when you’re born. But those aren’t the little dots you can see.
Why are there so many germs in the kitchen?4:31

Why are there so many germs in the kitchen?

Scripps News' Lauren Magarino makes a meal with the help of food experts, while they answer questions on food safety.
Quiet hiring: The latest work trend2:45

Quiet hiring: The latest work trend

Career experts say there are a few reasons for its resurgence — including recession concerns and companies wanting to do more with less.
Why are office dress codes changing?3:26

Why are office dress codes changing?

The trend gained traction in recent years as employees shift back from Zoom meeting leisure to the office.
Why are age-gap relationships controversial?7:32

Why are age-gap relationships controversial?

A study by professors at Emory University found couples 10 or more years apart were 39% more likely to divorce than a couple a year apart.
Why are fewer people watching award shows?4:02

Why are fewer people watching award shows?

Viewership totals for all four major award shows plummeted to a fraction of what they once were. It’s a decline trending in the wrong direction.
What is the future of the papacy?5:16

What is the future of the papacy?

Francis didn’t replace a pope who had died. He succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, a conservative, who was the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.
Why do we still use Fahrenheit?2:08

Why do we still use Fahrenheit?

Daniel Fahrenheit joined the British Royal Society in the early 1700s, and the Fahrenheit scale quickly spread throughout the British empire.
What is the history behind wearing makeup?5:00

What is the history behind wearing makeup?

Thousands of years ago, advertisers and influencers weren’t telling us how or why we should wear makeup.
How billionaires and corporations avoid taxes6:38

How billionaires and corporations avoid taxes

Across the U.S., some of the nation’s top earners have a toolbox full of mechanisms to build wealth.
Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?1:32

Why do we eat popcorn at the movies?

Popcorn’s popularity surged during World War II as a sugar shortage sunk the supply of candy and other sweets.
How is artificial intelligence changing education?4:06

How is artificial intelligence changing education?

There's a new frontier in the world of higher education — artificial intelligence. More specifically, it's AI that can generate text like ChatGPT.
Why has the tech industry had massive layoffs?2:56

Why has the tech industry had massive layoffs?

Since the first of this year, over 100,000 employees have been laid off in the tech industry, according to tracking site layoffs.fyi.
How effective are mental health apps?4:26

How effective are mental health apps?

Researchers at the University of New England looked at five different apps to see how effective they were in reducing symptoms of anxiety.
Why are more Americans moving South?3:28

Why are more Americans moving South?

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the South added more than 1.3 million residents in 2022.
Are self driving cars safe?5:05

Are self driving cars safe?

At least 25 car models can drive themselves with a human sitting at the wheel. How safe are they?
Why does the U.S. not use military time?1:28

Why does the U.S. not use military time?

In Ancient Egypt and Rome, the day and night were divided into 12 hours each.
Why do people shrink as they age?2:02

Why do people shrink as they age?

A study that followed residents in Baltimore found men lost an average of 1.2 inches between the ages of 30 and 70. Women shrunk by about two inches.
Why is there a surge of migrants at the northern U.S. border?4:04

Why is there a surge of migrants at the northern U.S. border?

Between last October and January 31, crossings at one part of the northern border skyrocketed to historic highs.
Why is sugar so addictive?2:58

Why is sugar so addictive?

Sweet food can prompt a rush of dopamine, the brain's feel-good chemical. But too much of a good thing can be bad.
Why is there a cocaine boom?4:25

Why is there a cocaine boom?

Today there's a new epidemic: smokable cocaine, otherwise known as crack. It is an explosively destructive and often lethal substance.
What led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others?3:20

What led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others?

Like any other bank, it operated by taking a portion of deposits and creating loans — but this only works if there's enough deposited at once.
Why do airplanes serve food?2:50

Why do airplanes serve food?

Today’s on-board food service looks a bit different than it used to.
The gender pay gap isn't budging1:52

The gender pay gap isn't budging

Self-employed women make 69 cents for every dollar a self-employed man makes.
Why don’t airport codes match their names?4:25

Why don’t airport codes match their names?

Welcome to the wild world of airport codes. To understand how airports get their abbreviations, we need to know some other abbreviations first.
How is technology helping solve criminal cases?3:11

How is technology helping solve criminal cases?

Digital activity leaves virtual fingerprints thanks to data mapping, smartphone tracking, and facial recognition.
What's so important about microchips?7:22

What's so important about microchips?

The simple answer: as we’ve become more and more reliant on microchips they’ve simultaneously gotten harder to manufacture.
Why does baseball have an antitrust exemption?2:11

Why does baseball have an antitrust exemption?

It's been just over 100 years since the Supreme Court said antitrust law does not apply to Major League Baseball.
Why are MLB salaries rising?3:36

Why are MLB salaries rising?

The average MLB player made more than $4.2 million last season, according to the players union. Here's how salaries have increased over the years.
Why are some citizens protesting in France?2:30

Why are some citizens protesting in France?

Hundreds of people were arrested in clashes amid some the biggest protests so far against the raising of France's retirement age.
Why are single women outnumbering single men in homeownership?4:15

Why are single women outnumbering single men in homeownership?

One big factor is that women’s earnings have steadily increased in the past decade.
How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?3:46

How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?

The data is based off estimates and not full official counts of the entire labor force, which is now over 160 million strong in the U.S.
Why do screens affect our sleep?1:47

Why do screens affect our sleep?

58% of Americans say they look at a screen within an hour of bedtime.
Why is bird flu causing new concern?3:13

Why is bird flu causing new concern?

In recent months avian flu has decimated bird populations and has now spread among several different mammal species.
Why are ads for Jesus dividing opinion?3:12

Why are ads for Jesus dividing opinion?

The "He Gets Us" ad campaign received plenty of reactions following its placement during this year's Super Bowl.
How can commuting be good for your mental health?2:26

How can commuting be good for your mental health?

A recent study found that commutes are a sort of "liminal space" – a time free of both home and work roles.
Why are we obsessed with organizing?3:12

Why are we obsessed with organizing?

Shows like Netflix's "The Home Edit" have brought new attention to organization.
A look back at America's changing relationship with milk3:43

A look back at America's changing relationship with milk

Milk gained popularity as something of an American symbol.
How are dietary supplements regulated?5:21

How are dietary supplements regulated?

The FDA says about 4,000 dietary supplement products existed in the mid-1990s. Today that number has ballooned to more than 95,000.
Details of Trump's indictment: What's next?3:03

Details of Trump's indictment: What's next?

The 16-page indictment lists each of the alleged false business records as a separate count, with no mention of the potential crimes.
What is causing the rise of grocery prices around the US?3:11

What is causing the rise of grocery prices around the US?

The increase in the price of groceries is affecting businesses and consumers.
Will public school teachers get a raise?4:06

Will public school teachers get a raise?

Research from the National Education Association shows the average teacher salary in 2021 was slightly over $40,000 a year.
Why is the origin of COVID at issue?4:50

Why is the origin of COVID at issue?

Other researchers conclude the virus crossed from animal to human naturally — possibly in the Huanan market.
Why is there debate over drag shows?4:15

Why is there debate over drag shows?

More than a dozen states have proposed legislation that would effectively restrict drag performances.
Do police need military weapons?9:22

Do police need military weapons?

The government says it’s sent over $7.5 billion worth of equipment to nearly 9,000 law enforcement agencies over a 30 year period.
Why do zebras have stripes?1:37

Why do zebras have stripes?

Theories suggested the stripes helped them camouflage, or served as identity nametags for zebras to recognize each other.
Why does our hair turn gray?2:02

Why does our hair turn gray?

While there's no one thing that can cause graying, there are a few factors that may contribute.
Why are diversity and inclusion roles declining?4:25

Why are diversity and inclusion roles declining?

Nearly three years after the murder of George Floyd, DEI roles are disappearing.
Why are states considering firing squad executions?3:59

Why are states considering firing squad executions?

A flurry of new proposals is largely in reaction to a nationwide shortage of lethal injection drugs, as well as botched executions.
Why is gang activity increasing?2:19

Why is gang activity increasing?

Gang violence is increasing across the board in big cities and small towns. So why is there an increase in gang activity lately?
What is 5G internet?4:33

What is 5G internet?

What is powering 5G, and why are many saying it's not all it's cracked up to be?
What are the impacts of Mexican cartels on the US?4:51

What are the impacts of Mexican cartels on the US?

Mexico's cartel activity has been on the rise since the 2000s, but only recently have U.S. lawmakers had the groups in their crosshairs.
Why beer and American politics go hand in hand6:01

Why beer and American politics go hand in hand

How exactly did beer and politics become so woven together?
How a skate group is carving out space for representation and equity2:52

How a skate group is carving out space for representation and equity

"I want people to get rid of their idea of what they think a skater is, because whatever you're thinking is wrong," says DJ Gooden, Black Girls Skate.
The past and present of so-called 'sanctuary cities'6:04

The past and present of so-called 'sanctuary cities'

More places in the U.S. are being called "sanctuary cities," but what exactly does that mean?
As sports betting grows, is the integrity of sports at risk?8:14

As sports betting grows, is the integrity of sports at risk?

Since 2018, billions of dollars in sports bets have been placed in 37 states following the Supreme Court's decision to legalize sports betting.
Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?7:39

Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?

Loan-level pricing adjustments are the government's way of raising prices for so-called "riskier" borrowers without putting a penalty on "safer" ones.
What's behind the increased violence during summer?3:18

What's behind the increased violence during summer?

One theory is that warmer weather makes people more aggressive, and a growing body of research suggests there might be a link.
Does the president have control over the Department of Justice?3:47

Does the president have control over the Department of Justice?

The Department of Justice is part of the executive branch and is headed by a presidential appointee, currently Merrick Garland.
Why is there a police hiring shortage?5:09

Why is there a police hiring shortage?

This has been a particular problem with the New York Police Department, whose officers have been targeted for recruitment from other cities.
Why are more Americans choosing freelance and part-time work?4:24

Why are more Americans choosing freelance and part-time work?

Freelancing and part-time work are booming, up 20% since 2020. While it offers flexibility, experts caution about challenges and pitfalls.
Gunshot detection tech: Does it enhance policing or is it just costly?3:46

Gunshot detection tech: Does it enhance policing or is it just costly?

From NYC to Pasadena, over 100 cities across the country use gunshot detection technology to aid police departments.
Why do hot dogs and buns come in different counts?1:30

Why do hot dogs and buns come in different counts?

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says it wasn’t until 1940 that hot dogs started getting packaged together like we know today.
Is there another route to student loan forgiveness?3:12

Is there another route to student loan forgiveness?

What does higher education look like after the Supreme Court's opinion, and what can students expect next?
Why are US labor strikes increasing, and what's the future outlook?3:55

Why are US labor strikes increasing, and what's the future outlook?

Scripps News explores the factors behind the "hot labor summer" with strikes at Starbucks, major airlines, automakers, hotels, and more.
Cochlear implants are changing lives and sparking debate5:34

Cochlear implants are changing lives and sparking debate

Roughly one in five Americans has some form of hearing loss, according to the National Institutes of Health.
How'd we get Black unemployment to near record lows, and what's next?5:07

How'd we get Black unemployment to near record lows, and what's next?

Black unemployment in the U.S. reached a record low of 4.9% in April. While it has increased to 6%, it remains far below the historic average of 15%.
Why is the trucking industry in trouble?4:31

Why is the trucking industry in trouble?

Examining the trucking industry's rapid shift from thriving to unstable in just one year, termed a "freight recession" by industry experts.
Could the ban on incandescent bulbs leave some in the dark?3:14

Could the ban on incandescent bulbs leave some in the dark?

New U.S. policy bans incandescent bulbs, but will energy-efficient LEDs leave some Americans in the dark?
Why do cats hiss at us?1:19

Why do cats hiss at us?

If you have a cat, you already know they sometimes hiss. It’s part of the way they communicate.
New congestion pricing plan in Manhattan draws debate5:37

New congestion pricing plan in Manhattan draws debate

NYC gets green light for 2024 Manhattan congestion pricing - $24 rush hour, $17 off-peak toll.
How do RICO cases work?3:35

How do RICO cases work?

Looking at the history of RICO cases and what it means for Donald Trump.
What's driving Venezuelans to migrate to the US?5:04

What's driving Venezuelans to migrate to the US?

What factors have compelled millions of Venezuelans to leave their homeland and seek refugee status in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.?
What's driving long wait times at the doctor's office?3:44

What's driving long wait times at the doctor's office?

Breaking down factors behind wait times and exploring alternatives patients are looking into in order to be seen.
For $50,000, you could clone your pet. But should you?5:00

For $50,000, you could clone your pet. But should you?

Scripps News examines the science behind the technique and the ethical implications of this new chapter in humanity's relationship to animals.
Are recent cyberattacks a result of a worker shortage?4:22

Are recent cyberattacks a result of a worker shortage?

As data breaches and data extortion become more common, the cybersecurity field in the U.S. is facing layoffs and shortages.
Can 'time change' legislation be passed?4:58

Can 'time change' legislation be passed?

Every fall, we enjoy an extra hour of sleep, but come spring, we lose it. With debates in Washington on time changes, are we any closer to a solution?
Unmasking the centuries-old evolution of Halloween2:19

Unmasking the centuries-old evolution of Halloween

Before Halloween turned into a candy and costume-driven commercial phenomenon, its origins span centuries and diverse global evolution.
Pilot lifestyle and staffing shortages add to spikes in job pressure5:17

Pilot lifestyle and staffing shortages add to spikes in job pressure

Being a pilot requires a high level of performance—day in, day out, year after year. And these stresses are being highlighted.
Study shows alcohol-related mortality rates are rising faster in women4:00

Study shows alcohol-related mortality rates are rising faster in women

Data considered how cultural perceptions and pressures for women around alcohol use have changed dramatically throughout the last couple of decades.
Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?4:21

Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?

How did this fruit end up becoming such a Thanksgiving staple?

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