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Philosopher William MacAskill coined the term "longtermism" to convey the idea that humans have a moral responsibility to protect the future of humanity, prevent it from going extinct and create a better future for many generations to come. He outlines this concept in his new book, <em>What We</em> Owe<em> the Future</em>.

How can we help humans thrive trillions of years from now? This philosopher has a plan

William MacAskill's book, What We Owe the Future, urges today's humans to protect future humans — an idea he calls longtermism. Here are a few of his hardly modest proposals.

A Hospital Gives Its Staff Panic Buttons After Assaults By Patients Triple

From 2019 to 2020, assaults on hospital staff by patients tripled at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Mo. Now personal panic buttons are being implemented to alert hospital security more easily.

The latest on the refugee crisis in Ukraine

Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, CEO and president of the International Rescue Committee, about the ongoing refugee crisis in Ukraine.

A $4 million, three stories tall, 118 feet long wave machine at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shown on Nov. 29, 2021.

Scripps oceanographers celebrate completion of massive new ocean simulator

The $4 million device is three stories tall, 118 feet long and could be the key to understanding oceans and climate change.

Minerva Contreras, 44, connects climate change to her health because she has a lung problem that makes it harder to breathe on hot days. Keeping her house near Bakersfield, Calif., cool costs as much as $800 a month in the summer.

Americans connect extreme heat and climate change to their health, a survey finds

A new NPR survey shows 11% of Americans have experienced extreme heat in the past five years and had health problems stemming from a lack of air conditioning at home.

Members of St. John the Baptizer Ukrainian Catholic church unfurl a Ukrainian flag at the site of their new church in Santee in August of 2021.

Ukrainian expats in San Diego watch situation unfolding in Ukraine with anxiety

Ukrainians here talking to family and friends there say the people of Ukraine will defend their independence.

A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ties the COVID-19 pandemic to an "alarming" increase in obesity in U.S. children and teenagers.

Children And Teens Gained Weight At An Alarming Rate During The Pandemic, The CDC Says

A new CDC study found that the percentage of obese children and teens increased to 22%, compared to 19% before the pandemic. It also found that expected annual weight gain ranged from 5 to 15 pounds.

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison testifies about seeing a subject in a firing stance in the apartment.

Louisville police officer not guilty of endangering neighbors in Breonna Taylor raid

A jury found former officer Brett Hankison not guilty of felony wanton endangerment for shots that went through a neighbor's wall. He's the only officer who has faced charges in the March 2020 raid.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases listens as U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions in the press briefing room with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

Dr. Anthony Fauci helped guide the U.S. through the COVID crisis, and earlier in his career played a key role in the response to AIDS. He has served under seven presidents.

Daria Nadar, pastry chef and owner of "Oh My Cake," proudly stands in front of her bakery in Hillcrest in this file photo taken Feb. 28, 2022.

San Diego woman makes emotional connection with family in Ukraine

Hillcrest's Oh My Cake bakery owner wants her family to come to the U.S. from Ukraine, but they say they want to stay.

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