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The AI Generation: How Today's College Students Are Preparing for Tomorrow's Jobs
From computer science to creative writing, college students are reimagining their education as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market—and some are finding opportunity where others see only threat
Why it matters:
Understanding how AI is changing the job market helps students make smart decisions about their education and career paths in a rapidly evolving economy.
The Books That Came Out of Hiding: Syria's Literary Liberation
After decades of brutal censorship under Assad's dictatorship, Syrian bookstores are overflowing with previously banned books as readers rush to fill gaps in their knowledge—and discover stories the regime tried to silence forever
Why it matters:
Understanding how dictatorships control information through book bans helps us appreciate freedom of expression and recognize the power of literature to challenge oppressive systems.
Down the Rabbit Hole: How Online Videos Turned a Man Into an Arsonist
The true story of how social media algorithms, conspiracy theories, and isolation transformed Sean Aaron Smith from an apolitical young man into someone who burned 22 cell towers—and what it teaches us about the dangerous power of misinformation
Why it matters:
Understanding how people get pulled into dangerous conspiracy theories helps us recognize warning signs and protect ourselves from misinformation that can lead to real-world harm.
The Great Tax Code Scramble: Who Really Pays in America?
How politicians are turning America's tax system into a confusing game where similar families pay wildly different amounts—and why your future paycheck might depend on your job title
Why it matters:
Understanding how taxes work helps you see who really pays for government services and why some families with the same income might pay very different amounts.
The Mystery of the Missing Numbers: Why We're Flying Blind in the Economy
The government used to know what was happening in the economy, but now the numbers are wrong, late, and getting worse—while amazing new data sources sit unused
Why it matters:
Understanding how we measure the economy helps us see why important decisions about jobs, prices, and money might be based on wrong or outdated information.
The Chemical Detective Story: Scientists Search for Clues About Autism
Why researchers are investigating pesticides, air pollution, and other environmental factors that might contribute to autism—and why finding answers is so complicated
Why it matters:
Understanding how scientists study complex health questions helps us evaluate research claims and make informed decisions about environmental risks.
When Death Came Calling: How People Fought Back Against Deadly Diseases
From smallpox killing millions to measles coming back today—the amazing story of how vaccines saved the world and why they're in danger
Why it matters:
Understanding how vaccines changed human history helps us see one of our greatest wins—and know when it's threatened by wrong information.