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A digitally manipulated Fred Astaire appeared in a Dirt Devil commercial in 1997, a decade after the entertainer died. As researchers raise the alarm about the potential commercial exploitation of AI deadbots, they point out that the deceased have been promoting products on screen for decades.

AI 'deadbots' are persuasive — and researchers say they're primed for monetization

The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

Military veterans behind bars weigh in on the national anthem

More than two-thirds of the inmates in California's state prisons are Latino or African American, according to the most recent census. More than 1,000…

Black Friday is here, but so is inflation. How should shoppers budget?

With Inflation and an unpredictable economy, Christmas shopping might look different this season. Washington Post financial columnist Michelle Singletary talks about families can navigate things.

Morning Edition hosts play 'Do You Know Your Ho-Ho-Ho!'

Morning Edition hosts Michel Martin and Leila Fadel answer holiday trivia questions compiled by Southern Living Magazine.

China in diplomatic push to isolate Japan in feud over Taiwan issue

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

Malika Adjaoud Patron carmelizes onions for soup

Future Of journalism / The Still Life Cafe

Today, first amendment experts explore the dangers and opportunities of journalism in a second Trump term. Then, a tiny mountain town that’s a major foodie destination.

A dying woman chooses friends over her husband in 'Some Bright Nowhere'

A woman with a terminal diagnosis asks her husband to leave the house in Ann Packer's new novel. Some Bright Nowhere is an absorbing book about end-of-life care and what the living owe the dying.

CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.

Trump says U.S. is poised for economic boom despite voter sentiment

In a primetime address Wednesday, President Trump said the nation is on the brink of an economic boom and claimed prices are falling quickly, even as affordability remains a top concern for voters.

Brazil's favela residents are demanding a say in climate talks

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.

Brazil's favela residents are demanding a say in climate talks

As Brazil prepares to host COP30, residents of Rio de Janeiro's favelas are mobilizing to make sure the voices of the world's informal settlements aren't left out of global climate talks.

A blue mural on the side of a building that reads "Marshall" and has a large painting of a plant and a red watering can. A car is parked outside the building.

Chronic absenteeism up in SFUSD

New data from the state shows some improvement in San Francisco schools — higher graduation rates and better math scores — but chronic absenteeism is moving in the wrong direction.

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