Wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. this summer. Now, firefighters are turning to new technology to help battle blazes, from AI cameras to vegetation-munching robots.
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Is the economy working for everyday Americans?
09/07/2026 | 38 mins.
We sit down with On Point's "money ladies" for tips and tricks on how to manage your finances in difficult times.
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The pill bringing new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
08/07/2026 | 37 mins.
Pancreatic cancer has long been considered a death sentence. But a revolutionary new treatment has been shown to double survival times.
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Why beef is more expensive than ever
07/07/2026 | 37 mins.
The U.S. produces billions of pounds of commercial beef every year. But it’s getting more and more expensive for Americans to get beef on the table – and for ranchers to raise the cattle it comes from.
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The science behind GLP-1s
06/07/2026 | 35 mins.
Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sleep apnea, addiction and even brain health. We speak with one of the lead scientists who discovered this gut hormone on how these drugs actually work in our bodies.
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