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Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion

After decades of declining church attendance and a profound rise in secularism, religion is having a moment in America. Lauren Jackson, the host of the Believing newsletter, talks to Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at “The Daily,” about why more people in the United States are now ...  Show more

Is China Winning the A.I. Race?

President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its leader, Xi Jinping. A key issue hanging over the meeting is artificial intelligence, and whether the global A.I. race is spinning out of control. Vivian Wang, who covers Chinese politics and s ...  Show more

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