News Above the Noise—Week of September 29, 2024
1. Does the VP Debate Matter?
While vice presidential debates often produce many memorable moments, do these face-offs make a real difference in the election outcome? While the answer to that question is unclear, many are noting that due to this presidential race being so close, the vice presidential debate on Tuesday could be an important moment of decision. For a thoughtful take at what to expect this week—and a look back at previous vice presidential debates— click here.
2. Hurricane Helene Ravages the Southeast
On Friday morning, Floridians woke up to extensive damage from flooding, high-speed winds, and heavy rain due to Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that moved up the coast and continued to wreak havoc in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and even Virginia. For more on this developing story, click here.
3. Young Men are More Religious Than Young Women
For the first time in modern American history, young men are now more religious than their female peers. They are attending services more often and more likely to identify as religious. According to surveys of religious life, young women are still spiritual and seeking—but their different concerns (most notable, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the #MeToo movement that inspired widespread exposures of abuse in church settings) may play a role. For more on this trend and what it may mean for both politics and family life, click here.
4. How AI Could Monitor Brain Health and Find Dementia Sooner
Imagine putting on a headband or cap embedded with tiny electrodes that sense your brain wave activity and then send the data to an algorithm that analyzes it for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Thanks to AI, scientists believe this could be a reality. For more on how this new health technology could work, read this story.
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