Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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New York City considering cell phone ban in public schools
The expected decision follows a similar move by the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban cell phones and social media usage starting next year.
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Supreme Court ends term with major decisions on presidential immunity, government regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court issued some long-awaited decisions on Monday, the final day of its term.
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What happened to Miami's Eiffel Tower?
Ten years ago developers said they'd build one of the tallest buildings in the world. But all that's there today is a trash-laden empty waterfront lot.
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French far-right wins first round of elections
French far-right party National Rally scored a big victory Sunday night in the first round of the country's parliamentary elections.
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Wisconsin allows disabled voters to receive electronic ballots
Many people with disabilities have to rely on other people to cast their ballots, which could leave them vulnerable to intimidation.
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Do presidential debates matter?
Professor Caroline Le Pennec's research shows that presidential debates have little effect on voters' decisions.
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Democrats in damage control mode after Biden debate performance
The 2024 presidential race has taken a sharp turn, with a debate performance by President Joe Biden has sparked panic inside the Democratic Party.
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How CNN handled the Biden and Trump debate
Beyond asking questions, CNN moderators didn't appear to have much control over Thursday night's presidential debate.
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Need a companion? Therapist? Romance? Some are turning to AI friends
Kevin Roose recently wrote about a few of his friends: Peter, a therapist who lives in San Francisco; Ariana, who specializes in career advice; Naomi, a social worker named; and Jared, a fitness guru. He writes that he talks to them constantly, chit-chatting about the weather and sharing jokes.
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Could rising tensions between China and the Philippines draw in the U.S.?
The recent battle at sea centered on a rusted-out old warship. It's parked in the middle of the sea, perched atop a reef called the Second Thomas Shoal.
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How immigration played in to the presidential debate
In Thursday night’s CNN presidential debate, former President Donald Trump blamed a lot of the country’s problems on immigrants coming illegally, while President Biden asserted that his policies have cut illegal crossings.
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Filipino cuisine is in the spotlight after chef Lord Maynard Llera wins James Beard Award
The Los Angeles chef never thought he would be honored for making dishes he grew up with in the Philippines, like chami.