The bond market - specifically, the yield on US Treasury bonds - affects everyone. So when rates reached a near 20-year high in August, it signaled that credit cards, car loans and other borrowing could be getting more expensive.

Section 230 created the internet as we know it. It’s also protected Big Tech from being held liable when their platforms harm users. CNN’s Clare Duffy explains how bipartisan calls for reforming the law could change how we use the internet.

An OpenAI model broke out of its lab environment and hacked AI company Hugging Face. CNN's Krishna Andavolu and Hadas Gold explain how it reached the open internet, what it did, and why current regulations may not prevent it happening again.

Gain-of-function research has helped scientists develop life-saving vaccines and cancer treatments. But as political pressure mounts to ban the practice, CNN's Alex Clark goes under the hood to explain what this research actually does, and what we stand to lose if it’s stopped.

AI data centers aren’t just gobbling up water and electricity. They need vast amounts of computer memory to feed AI processors, too. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains how that’s caused the price of many consumer electronics to spike, with little relief expected anytime soon.

Wildfires are raging across Spain, France, Italy, and Canada. CNN's Alex Clark explains how climate change is fueling a new generation of extreme, uncontrollable mega fires.

Polls say parents are worried about risks their kids will likely never face, like kidnapping and being hit by a car. CNN's Gianna Toboni explains how this anxiety could be driving kids toward what many parents fear most: screens.

Nine months after US President Donald Trump laid out his 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, the reality is worlds apart from what was promised. Israel keeps seizing territory and Hamas refuses to disarm. So why hasn’t the plan become a reality?

More and more businesses are shifting away from expanding affordable options to focus on premium ones. CNN's Rachel Siegel explains why, despite the affordability crisis, budget options are disappearing.

A string of AI companies has announced plans to go public, with SpaceX - owner of xAI - leading the charge after a historic IPO debut in June. CNN's Hadas Gold explains why these private companies are seeking public equity.

The difference between World Cup glory and defeat can come down to the width of a shirtsleeve or the tip of a knee due to soccer's offside rule. CNN Krishna Andavolu explains its intricacies and how it's made soccer such a dramatic game.

With the midterms approaching, there are tons of questions and conspiracy theories about how secure US elections really are. CNN's Marshall Cohen traces the system of integrity checks and safeguards that effectively prevent – and catch – voter fraud.

It's a good time to be a political donor. Decades of Supreme Court cases have eliminated key guardrails keeping political spending in check, and campaigns have developed tactics for skirting many of the rules. CNN's Gianna Toboni explains.

After a supposed “noise demonstration” at a Texas ICE detention facility went awry last year, the DOJ secured convictions for 15 people with a terrorism-related crime. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains how this fits into a pattern that’s experts say is blurring the line between free speech and terrorism.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is up for renewal, and lawmakers are debating whether a law designed to prevent terrorism is also violating the constitutional rights of citizens. CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is already the third largest in history. CNN explains just how big of a threat this disease could be for the US - and the world. What questions do you have about Ebola? Submit them to Dr. Sanjay Gupta at CNN.com/SubscriberSeries

Cuba faced a US invasion in 1961 — and defeated it. Now, Cubans are bracing for a potential US attack after the indictment of Raul Castro. CNN's Patrick Oppmann explains how they're preparing amid rising tensions.

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for people under 50. With the rate of new diagnoses expected to rise 90% by 2030, researchers have zeroed in on some potential causes -- and what you can do about it. CNN’s Gianna Toboni explains.

Outside of higher gas prices, the US hasn't really felt the economic consequences of the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But it's about to. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains how - and when.

Prediction markets are federally regulated, like commodity futures that help farmers manage risk during down seasons. But over 40 states believe the “event contracts” on prediction sites are gambling, and should be regulated as such. CNN’s Alex Clark and Marshall Cohen explain.

The war in Iran has driven up oil prices, which in turn has sent gas prices soaring across the country. CNN's Krishna Andavolu and David Goldman explain why it could take years for those prices to come back down.

As states rapidly redraw districts ahead of the midterms, an impending Supreme Court decision could spur even more gerrymandering -- and according to experts, threaten the future of fair representation. CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains.

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives over the last century. But in that same period, some of the deadly bacteria that it used to destroy have evolved to resist them. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why this happened, and why it’s not too late to do something about it.

President Donald Trump says there’s been regime change in Iran. But two months into the war, it’s the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that seems to have risen. CNN’s Leila Gharagozlou explains who the IRGC is, and why this shift doesn't really represent regime change.

The movement against petroleum-based food dyes is heated, with some states pursuing bans and pushing for natural alternatives. CNN’s Gianna Toboni explains how these dyes operate in our brains, and why experts say natural dyes may not be a solution.

Cuba’s economy was built over decades of isolation and chronic mismanagement by the government. Now, a near total oil blockade threatens to take down the system. CNN’s Patrick Oppmann explains from Havana how it's supposed to work, and what sweeping reforms would mean for Cubans.

The cost of the Iran war runs deeper than military expenditures and rising gas prices. As the national debt rises, the cost of servicing the debt is getting more expensive, leaving future generations to pay. CNN's Gianna Toboni explains.

The last nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired in February. And both Russia and China are testing weapons systems designed to evade US nuclear defense. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains how a new nuclear arms race is developing.

President Trump is the first in decades to try to influence the decisions of the Federal Reserve. But he's not the first ever. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains what happens with politics and the Fed mix.

Foreign influence campaigns are getting more advanced and harder to trace. China, Russia and others are using AI to quickly develop and spread misinformation, as the US government cuts key programs designed to shield Americans. CNN’s Gianna Toboni explains.

Days into the war on Iran, oil tankers were bottlenecked in the Strait of Hormuz, sending up oil prices and threatening the global economy. CNN's Gianna Toboni explains what this means for Americans -- at the pump and beyond.

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran has fired barrages of ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation. Very few have hit their target. CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains why.

Iran’s governing structure isn't a one-man show -- it’s a system, with power distributed throughout several layers of government. Born out of a revolution, it was built to sustain attack on its leaders, making it harder for adversaries to topple. CNN’s Kylie Atwood explains.

“Kinetic military action”; “targeted killing”; “judicial extraction.” Congress hasn’t officially declared war since World War II, but presidents have used a string of legal loopholes for military action without going to Congress. CNN’s Phil Mattingly explains.

From MAHA influencers to government officials to scientists, people are taking a new look at what makes certain foods addictive. Is it a lack of willpower or precise engineering? CNN’s Alex Clark explains how decades of development in food engineering have transformed these foods into something hard to resist.

At its best, an AI chatbot can be a useful tool. At its worst, it can generate inappropriate and potentially dangerous content. So, what's keeping bots like ChatGPT and Grok in check? CNN's Hadas Gold explains.

A record $170 billion is being spent on mass deportation and border security, with DHS contracting companies to detain and shuffle migrants around the country. But so much of the broader system and the private companies profiting from it remains hidden. CNN’s Krishna Andavolu explains.

Supply shocks, grid repair, and, yes, data centers are driving up the cost of energy around the country. CNN's Madeline Marshall explains how all these factors are converging in one place: your electric bill.

Even when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, mortgage rates can remain high. That’s because home loans track closer to the bond market than the Fed rate. CNN's Matt Egan explains how the Fed’s decisions impact some of your loans more than others.

FICO's credit scoring model has been the industry standard for decades. Now, it finally has a competitor. VantageScore promises a more inclusive way of measuring credit. Can it give struggling consumers the lifeline they need?

Rare earths, the minerals that power modern tech and defense, are an increasingly strategic resource. China, which holds a near-monopoly on production, is using this dominance as a geopolitical weapon. Can the US catch up? CNN explains.

Child care is more expensive than rent or even in-state college tuition in 38 states. CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains why costs aren't coming down anytime soon, and what can be done to make it more affordable.

President Trump has been boasting about his plans to lower prescription drug prices, promising to implement a concept known as "Most Favored Nation" pricing. But what does this strategy entail, and will it work? CNN's Meg Tirrell explains.

President Trump, like many Venezuelans, wants to see the President Nicolás Maduro out of office. But why? CNN explains the key tensions between the two countries and what a pressure campaign might deliver.

Federal agents have broad authority to use force while carrying out their deportation agenda. These powers find their footing in Supreme Court precedent & federal law and can be used on US citizens as well. CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains.

More than 121 million Americans live in areas lacking essential health care services, a number expected to grow with 700 rural hospitals at risk of closing. Here’s what’s creating America’s health care deserts and how to solve them.

President Trump and his health officials have called for the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate shots. Public health experts warn this is a bad idea - and they know because we've been here before. Here's what happened.

With AI investment driving US economic growth and big tech companies accounting for a wildly disproportionate share of stock market value, should we be worried that there's an AI bubble? And that it's about to pop? CNN's Krishna Andavolu explains.

Several states are suing President Trump over his decision to deploy the National Guard in U.S. cities, saying he's stretching the legal definition of "rebellion."

As President Trump continues to test precedents, the Supreme Court is seeing a high number of "shadow docket" cases. Here's why that's so controversial.