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La Mesa dignitaries and company leaders from San Diego Oasis and Cox Communications pose prior to cutting the ribbon for the Tech Tank at Grossmont Center Mall.

Grossmont Center 'Tech Tank' helps bridge digital divide for San Diego seniors

San Diego Oasis holds a grand opening of its new "Tech Tank" that offers training for the elderly in the use of computers and smartphones.

In this Feb. 21, 2020 photo, a worker checks items on a shelf in the produce section of an Amazon Go Grocery store set to open soon in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

GMO is out, 'bioengineered' is in, as new U.S. food labeling rules take effect

A new national standard is meant to give consumers clarity about how their food was produced, but critics say the rules will introduce more confusion and don't go far enough.

Nancy Rose, right, who contracted COVID-19 in 2021 and continues to exhibit long-haul symptoms including brain fog and fatigue, cooks for her mother, Amy Russell, left, at their home, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Researchers are trying to understand what causes these long COVID symptoms.

What's ailing long COVID patients? A new federal study looks for clues

The first results from an in-depth investigation of long COVID produced provocative results. Researchers don't understand the mechanism behind the lingering symptoms but found a link with anxiety.

(L) Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla; (R) Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Both top executives have recently expressed concern about the economy as the Fed continues its fight against inflation.

Why some of the country's top CEOs fear a recession is coming

The Fed will continue raising interest rates this week as inflation continues to soar. Some CEOs worry the fight to bring prices under control could end up sparking an economic downturn.

Elif Batuman's sequel 'Either/Or' follows a young woman's sexual awakening

Either/Or is Batuman's sequel to her bestselling Pulitzer finalist novel The Idiot.

A shell gas station in San Diego, Calif. is shown in this photo taken March 8, 2022.

How will California's lawmakers respond to public concerns over the high cost of gas?

Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration suggested a tax-rebate proposal might be offered to help consumers. Other lawmakers say the state should issue a new round of stimulus checks or lift the gas tax for a limited time.

Federal scientists, engineers and other technical workers provide crucial climate and health expertise. Here, Marybeth Head, the vessel operations coordinator for the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, works aboard the NOAA research ship Nancy Foster in 2019.

Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change

Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.

San Diego State University is shown in this undated photo.

SDSU dean's comments spark debate over academic free speech

In December, Monica Casper, an SDSU dean, tweeted about conservatives. The backlash was swift and included personal threats.

A new bill aims to counter the growing economic threat of China

NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, about the America Competes Act of 2022, which the House introduced. He was a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan version in 2021.

Tia Tate is computational biologist currently working in a post-doctoral position at a federal agency in North Carolina.

Biden Administration Seeks To Build Trust And Diversity Among Federal Scientists

Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.

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