Human trafficking has recently exploded in the United States, largely because of smartphones. One former CIA agent had the breakthrough idea, of using this technology against the traffickers.

Generic drugs are basically copies of brand-name drugs. Pharmaceutical companies spend over a billion dollars to create these brand-name drugs they then typically get the exclusive right to sell them for around 20 years.

A new lawsuit against SpaceX is an example of the politicization of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), businessman Elon Musk says. President Joe Biden’s DOJ on Aug. 24 sued Mr. Musk’s company over its alleged preference to hire U.S. citizens and permanent residents over people granted asylum or refugee status. The company “failed to […]

TOKYO—Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan. The Japanese government signed off on the plan two years ago and it was given a green light […]

Hollywood studios have proposed a deal to end the ongoing strike by writers. The President of The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Carol Lombardini, said its “priority is to end the strike” and “end the hardships that so many people and businesses that service the industry are experiencing.” The proposal includes the highest […]

KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and others are planning on 100 percent digital sales.

Artificial intelligence that predicts upcoming test questions. Over 100,000 people have registered for it, even though there hasn’t been any traditional marketing of the program. The company’s founders spoke more on this. Rami Akily is the CEO of Youmakr, a generative A.I. firm focused on students. Youmakr helps students write their essays with A.I. The […]

Millions of children aren’t getting their ADHD medication due to a nationwide shortage. Many are now struggling to concentrate in class.

Investing your money can ensure you have enough for your retirement, for college tuition, or for buying a house. It could potentially be the difference between living paycheck to paycheck and becoming a millionaire! However, investing money can also intimidate people who’ve never done it before. NTD asked an expert for advice.  

Hawaii is a major travel destination, but should tourists cancel their plans to vacation there because of the massive wildfires?

In light of this, we look at the practice of releasing suspects before their trial, without requiring them to pay bail, which is also called “no-cash bail.” An idea that’s growing in popularity.

America is infamous for its high health care costs. One key reason they’re so high is the huge amounts of money that are wasted along the different health care supply chains. A 25-year-old U-Penn graduate, Luka Yancopoulos, is making big strides in helping resolve this crisis—which he says could ultimately help save lives.

There currently aren’t enough teachers to teach America’s children. One estimate says there’re 36,000 vacancies across the country. One potential solution: fast-track teacher training programs. NTD talked to the CEO of one of the most prominent fast-track firms, iTeach, and Barron’s author Brian Stewart.

New hires are struggling with basic skills because the pandemic lockdowns stunted their educational experiences.  

Elon Musk took another big step by completely replacing Twitter’s blue bird with the letter X. Moving onward toward his stated goal of creating an “everything” app.  

Job-seekers, take note: New research shows that employees who are more “agreeable” make better team members. It’s a trait that hiring managers are seeking right now. Why are they looking for agreeableness, and what other traits are they looking at?

Diabetes is taking a toll on America. Impacting not only the nation’s health, but also the economy—causing around $330 billion in medical costs and lost wages. Millions of Americans have diabetes, and many of them may not even know it. Congress held a hearing on diabetes, exploring how the disease can be defeated.

The Senate held a hearing today on junk fees. Junk fees are hidden or unnecessary fees that companies are throwing at consumers all over America. They’re found in many industries, such as banking, airlines, investment, telecommunications, and real estate.

Congress held a hearing on artificial intelligence and the military. One of the experts who testified was Alexandr Wang, the CEO of Scale AI, and the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. He said AI is bringing about a new era and how militaries use AI can drastically change the future.

Shark attacks have been popping up in recent headlines. Though the chances of being attacked by a shark are very low, what should you do if it’s about to happen?

The Supreme Court is likely to rule on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday. Over $400 billion in student debt is at stake.

It’s National Homeownership Month, so we’re taking a look at what happens to everything you own … after you’re gone. Your house, your money, your valuable possessions, even your dog! Who gets what after you die? We speak to an estate planner to find out.  

Card issuers sent 500 percent more emails and letters asking for salary information over the past three years. Do you have to give them this info? And if not, should you?

Auto repair scams have been giving car owners headaches for generations! However, it has now been the top consumer complaint for seven years in a row, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Auto mechanic Marc O’Dell offers his best advice on how you can protect yourself from unscrupulous mechanics.

The AI chip wars are on! Semiconductor chip company AMD has revealed its most advanced AI chip ever, called the MI300X. This is the strongest challenge yet to Nvidia’s AI chip dominance. NTD’s Colin Fredericson has the story.    

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place, as the king of currencies? If it does, it’ll have a strong impact on America’s economy and national security. Lawmakers just held a hearing to address this question.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed 13 charges against crypto platform Binance and its CEO for allegedly engaging in an “extensive web of deception” to mislead customers and evade U.S. laws. The SEC filed its lawsuit against Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia […]

The SAT college admission test will become fully digital. Instead of paper and pencil, students will use laptops and tablets. NTD explored how the new digital SAT is different and how someone could prepare for the new test.

NASA says that somewhere between 2 and 5 percent of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings can’t be easily explained. On May 31, NASA held a 16-member panel discussion about what it described as “unidentified anomalous phenomena” (UAP), an alternative rendering of what most in the public refer to as UFOs. The discourse, led by astrophysicist […]

Undergraduate college attendance has plummeted by nearly 9 percent in recent years. More and more people are choosing blue-collar jobs, which are currently in high demand. Meanwhile, people are turned off by colleges because of their combination of high costs and unsatisfying returns on investment. Is it still necessary to have a college degree?  

A program to collect food waste has given a young Australian purpose. He has helped to recycle huge amounts of waste that was created by Melbourne’s catering industry.  

Treasury Secretary Yellen reaffirms the United States could run out of money to pay bills by early June. In 2023, an average of almost 67 million Americans per month will receive a social security benefit. NTD spoke with experts to see if your social security checks could be impacted should the United States default.  

The American Psychological Association stated an advisory regarding social media and teen health. The advisory recommends adult monitoring during early adolescence, typically between ages 10 and 14.  Timing is critical because teen brains are undeveloped and highly sensitive at these ages. Another recommendation is that teens go through social media training!

Blind people in Chicago could soon have safer street crossings. A federal ruling is pushing the city to install more audible cues at intersections.  

Warren Buffett gave a speech at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting over the weekend. Buffett is generally considered the world’s most famous investor. He has had incredible success with stock-picking. And one part of his success? Dividends! NTD’s Colin Fredericson explains.

Social media scams have skyrocketed over the past five years with $1.2 billion in reported losses in 2022. The scammers not only take people’s money, but they also take credit card information and other personal info from people online.

Researchers in the United States and France are studying the distinctive vertical bubbles in glasses of champagne. Now, they’ve discovered it’s closely linked with the taste.

Sustainability practitioner Joshua Spodek has experimented with living unplugged and free from reliance on the electric grid. Instead, he generates his own electricity and avoids packaged foods.  

In President Joe Biden’s childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, signs of affection for the president are hard to miss. Biden aides say they welcome a possible rematch against Donald Trump, arguing it will help energize their base. But polls show the American public doesn’t feel the same way.

Apple opened its first retail store in India on April 18, and its CEO Tim Cook was there, underscoring the importance of its market.  

Life has never been easy for stray animals. But in Turkey’s Istanbul, they are doing just fine, with the help of loving and caring citizens.

With storms and tornadoes ravaging U.S. towns, on the other side of the Atlantic, scientists are testing how future homes will survive extreme weather. NTD brings us more about the UK’s “Energy House Two” project.

An informal tea meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping capped-off French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day trip to China recently. But the two countries share a passion that goes far beyond the age-old beverage. In March 2017, the then-popular presidential candidate Macron had an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien. He publicly declared, “I am a […]

In northern Albania, there is a maze of tunnels large enough for an underground city beneath its streets. It was built by a communist regime that feared invasion.

In what appears to be a morale boost in Taiwan, Taiwanese people are rushing to buy a patch showing Winnie the Pooh getting beat up by a native Formosan black bear. Many in Taiwan’s air force are wearing the patch for its political significance.

A health expert and former U.S. Army microbiologist warns of the possibility of travelers from China spreading a new wave of COVID-19 to the global community, as China opens international travel amid a COVID surge.

For the first time ever U.S. scientists have produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a so-called “net energy gain.” It’s a major milestone in a decades-long attempt to source clean, limitless energy from nuclear fusion. It could one day power our homes and help end dependence on fossil fuels.  

Looks like China is starting to get worried about its economy. On Friday, the country eased its zero-COVID policies slightly. Stocks rallied and residents were happy.

A new report says that the new Iran nuclear deal could give that country hundreds of billions of dollars before 2030. Meanwhile, experts warn that Iran could already have enough enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb. This is what the nuclear deal is trying to prevent.

The European Commission wants more power over the private sector, according to draft legislation seen by the Financial Times. The plan is supposed to prevent supply shocks during times of crisis, but businesses are reportedly not happy with it.