Tech companies race to show off their latest artificial intelligence models, but innovation requires increasing amounts of data. NTD speaks with a data scientist to learn more about advancing AI and the implications for user privacy and protection.  

Millions of drivers are hitting the road this summer, while hoping to avoid hot insurance premiums. According to the latest Bankrate data, costs go up an average of 43 percent after just one at-fault accident. NTD speaks with Shannon Martin, a Bankrate analyst with over a decade of insurance experience, to learn how motorists can […]

NTD speaks with an energy expert to learn more about the implications of the Houston power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. The incident illustrates the extent to which society depends on the grid. The failures also expose the system’s vulnerabilities to weather and bad actors.  

Americans take on a side hustle to make ends meet amid a cost of living crisis and persistent inflation. NTD speaks with consumer financial services company Bankrate, which found that more than a third of workers have a second gig. Many turn to a hobby, passion, or second skill to supplement their income.  

Bankrate’s senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick discusses the Labor Department’s job reports. The data come as the Federal Reserve hopes for a cooler labor market as it tries to tame inflation.

Young people are reconsidering the value of going to college as President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan faces legal hurdles. NTD speaks with a political economist to discuss different, and perhaps more lucrative, opportunities for Gen Z.

Americans gear up for barbecues and fireworks ahead of Independence Day. NTD speaks with a fireworks industry expert to learn more about the history of pyrotechnics, illegal fireworks, and how to have fun this Fourth of July without losing any limbs.

Bankrate’s senior industry analyst, Ted Rossman, breaks down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule for Buy Now Pay Later companies. Payment plan firms are now subject to the same rules as credit card companies. The agency is hoping the policy simplifies processes like disputed charges and returns.

The second-generation president of the National Flag Day Foundation explains the history and significance of the American flag. A Wisconsin native, David Janik tells NTD what the nation’s banner symbolizes, and what it means to him personally.

An artificial intelligence expert explains how AI-generated content such as deepfakes can mislead voters ahead of the November elections. The Federal Election Commission expects AI to threaten the integrity of the U.S. electoral process.

As Americans continue to face high prices, Bankrate finds that a significant number of adults are asking their parents for financial support. The company’s chief financial analyst breaks down the numbers as empty nesters turn to nest eggs in an effort to help their children.

The playground goes digital as children increasingly spend time gaming online and surfing social media. The founder of an AI-powered app says predators are increasingly trying to entice children on the internet. Many engage in a coercive phenomenon known as “sextortion.”

Both the Justice Department and TikTok are asking an appellate court to fast-track a ruling on legal challenges to a bill President Joe Biden signed into law last month. Under the new law, ByteDance has until Jan. 19 of next year to sell TikTok to an American buyer—or face a ban. Technologist Geoffrey Cain details […]

The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that 2023 marked another record-number of stolen vehicles in the United States. NTD speaks with Jim Fuda, a law enforcement and public safety expert, to discuss the surge in car thefts across the country, the most stolen models, accountability for criminals, and how to protect your vehicle.

U.S. researchers found no bird flu in ground beef inoculated with influenza and cooked to medium or well-done levels, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on May 16. USDA scientists took a surrogate of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A strain H5N1 and injected it into ground beef patties. They then cooked the patties […]

On May 13, climate activists disrupted an Italian Open match to protest against water shortages. Members of the climate group poured white paint and threw confetti on the Foro Italico’s clay tennis court.

The shooting death of an emotionally disturbed 22-year-old who had called 9-1-1 reignites debate about whether civilians should respond to certain crisis calls instead of armed law enforcement. Criminologist Alex del Carmen worries about the risks programs like the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response pose to both individuals and police.

A Gallup poll reveals that only about a quarter of Americans are getting 8 hours of sleep or more each night. Neurologist Dr. Brandon Crawford speaks with NTD to discuss the human circadian biology of sleep, the adverse health effects of not getting enough, and how to get more—and better quality—shut-eye.

Employers and their employees are complaining about poor behavior at the office: After a few years of working from home, workplace etiquette has atrophied. NTD speaks with a personal and professional development coach to discuss the biggest issues.  

President Biden’s EV agenda to address climate change is having some unintended consequences. An energy journalist says the policies are “a type of class warfare” as American automakers and drivers contend with the administration’s mandates.