Lauren Silverman
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Dallas, TX, United States
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George H.W. Bush, Who Helped Build The Republican Party In Texas, Dead At 94
Former President George H.W. Bush died Friday night. He was 94. The nation’s 41st president helped build the Republican Party in Texas. → Read More
A peek inside Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind is also a glimpse at manufacturing in America
For decades, jobs in textile and apparel manufacturing have been on the decline across the U.S. Texas is no exception, but one Dallas nonprofit is training → Read More
Revisit The Year's Exciting Health, Science And Tech Breakthroughs In Texas
This year was full of breakthroughs in health, science and technology. Telemedicine made its mark in Dallas, "baby boxes" became a thing, and researchers → Read More
‘Cite And Release’ For Dallas Residents Caught With Less Than 4 Ounces Of Pot Takes Effect
Five stories that have North Texas talking: Cite and release program begins in Dallas; Tillerson could be replaced; English is no longer the official → Read More
Wet Wipes: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
The wet wipes industry is blossoming. But with the growth comes a problem: clogged drains. Now the fight over "flushability" is heading to court. → Read More
Open Enrollment For Health Care Begins In Texas — Here's What You Need To Know
Starting Wednesday, Texans can enroll in health care coverage for 2018 on healthcare.gov through Dec. 15. → Read More
A Question Of Flushability: Wet Wipes Swirl Down The Drain And End Up In Federal Court
In the last decade, a multibillion-dollar industry has emerged - and much of its products end up in our toilets. We’re talking about the wet wipes industry → Read More
Driving While High? Texas Police Say A 'Marijuana Breathalyzer' Could Help Tell
The number of Texans testing positive for cannabis after a traffic accident has gone up over the last few years. Trouble is, there's no quick, reliable → Read More
How Alexa Gets Her So-Called Skills
Amazon’s Alexa voice platform is getting smarter. At the start of the year, she knew how to do only 7,000 things. Now, she has more than 15,000 so-called → Read More
Of All Things To Entice People To Get Screened For Colon Cancer: Reminders In The Mail
What, if anything, can convince people to get tested for colorectal cancer? Researchers have tried a variety of methods — from reminding patients during → Read More
Search Data Reveals Top Alternative Medicines — Remedies Shared With Family, Not Doctors
Depending on who you ask, there are many ways to cure a cold. Some people turn to brand-name cough syrup and others, to herbal teas. In Texas, there’s a → Read More
Pediatricians, Texas State Guard Use Telemedicine To Treat Harvey Evacuees
There are a number of differences between the shelters housing Harvey evacuees and the ones where victims of Katrina went 12 years ago. A big one is → Read More
Scanning The Future, Radiologists See Their Jobs At Risk
In a new series called "Is My Job Safe?" NPR looks at the future of jobs at a time of rapid gains in artificial intelligence and robotics. We start with a high-paying job in medicine: radiologists. → Read More
Scanning The Future, Radiologists See Their Jobs At Risk
In a new series called "Is My Job Safe?" NPR looks at the future of jobs at a time of rapid gains in artificial intelligence and robotics. We start with a high-paying job in medicine: radiologists. → Read More
Facebook, Twitter Replace 911 Calls For Stranded In Houston
Facebook and Twitter became de facto centers for thousands of stranded people as 911 centers became overwhelmed with calls. Police and officials are using social media as an essential tool to connect. → Read More
Residents, Police Turn To Social Media To Communicate Amid Harvey
Facebook and Twitter became de facto centers for thousands of stranded people as 911 centers became overwhelmed with calls. Police and officials are using social media as an essential tool to connect. → Read More
'Smart' Pill Bottles Aren't Always Enough To Help The Medicine Go Down
Lots of people forget to take their medicine on time. Now firms are selling "smart" pill bottles that send patients reminders through the Internet. But maybe the real problem isn't forgetfulness. → Read More
'Smart' Pill Bottles Aren't Enough To Help The Medicine Go Down
Lots of people forget to take their medicine on time. Now firms are selling "smart" pill bottles that send patients reminders through the Internet. But maybe the real problem isn't forgetfulness. → Read More
Turning To VPNs For Online Privacy? You Might Be Putting Your Data At Risk
With Internet providers able to track and sell your browsing data, people who want to keep their activity hidden are turning to virtual private networks. But VPNs can themselves be insecure. → Read More
More Money, More Problems For Amazon
Amazon's remarkable popularity has made it one of the five most valuable companies in the world. But as the power of the Internet juggernaut expands, it also faces a growing number of detractors. → Read More