Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Some companies claim AI can help
New startups believe chatbot technology could help reduce the burden on physicians. But some academics warn bias and errors could hurt patients.
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Some Jews keep a place empty at Seder tables for a jailed journalist in Russia
As Jewish people around the world celebrate Passover, some plan to leave a seat open at their Seders for a Wall Street Journal reporter recently jailed in Russia.
Volkswagen recalls 143,000 Atlas SUVs due to problems with the front passenger airbag
Faulty wiring in a weight sensor on the front passenger side of some Atlases can switch off the airbag. Owners shouldn't let people ride in that seat until the problem can be corrected, VW advised.
Hawaii's lawmakers mull imposing fees to pay for ecotourism crush
Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require tourists to pay for a yearlong license or pass to visit state parks and trails. They're still debating how much they would charge.
Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $8.9 billion to settle talcum powder lawsuits
The company is offering nearly $9 billion to settle claims involving its talcum powder. The tentative deal has the backing of many people who sued Johnson & Johnson, but not everyone.
A U.K. agency has fined TikTok nearly $16 million for handling of children's data
The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office said there were up to 1.4 million children under the age of 13 on the app in 2020, despite TikTok's terms of service saying users must be 13 to sign up.
New union head for auto workers promises militant contract bargaining and activism
The United Auto Workers has a new president who is promising a more militant approach to contract negotiations and a renewal of UAW political activism. The challenges for the union are steep.
Venezuela starts to see some perks of renewed ties with Colombia
Cross-border trade between Colombia and Venezuela has slowly opened up after the countries reengaged following years of bad relations.
Australia bans TikTok from federal government devices
Australia is the last of the "Five Eyes" security partners — the U.S., Canada, Britain and New Zealand — to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from its federal government's devices.
Women now dominate the book business. Why there and not other creative industries?
A new study finds that women are excelling in the book business. Yet, they still lag in other creative industries. We search for an explanation why.