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When exactly will India surpass China as most populous?

India will surpass China's population this month. Or maybe in July. Or, perhaps it's happened already? Demographers are unsure exactly when India will take the title as the most populous nation in the world because they're relying on estimates to make their best guess.

Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws

Since Roe v. Wade fell, states with strict abortion bans are trying to reach outside their borders to keep their residents from getting abortions in other states. But legal observers say there's no precedent offering guidance about what would hold up in court.

Biden kicks off Easter egg roll with talk of reelection bid

Not even the annual White House Easter Egg Roll is safe from presidential politics. President Joe Biden alluded to his expected reelection bid by telling an interviewer that he planned to participate in up to five more White House egg rolls.

Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy

The Dalai Lama was taking questions from the audience in February in Dharamsala when the boy asked if he could hug him. After a hug, the Dalai Lama asks the boy to kiss him on the lips and "suck his tongue," as the boy sticks out his own tongue and leans in, prompting laughter from the audience.

As streamers cut costs, TV shows — and residuals — vanish

Over the past few months, many streaming companies have started eliminating some of their own shows from their library. It helps save the companies money but may also sideline marginalized voices, shortchange creatives, and offer fewer options to customers. Their defense: They never promised that shows would live forever.

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so

Many think the waist-high machines are the solution to the industry's labor shortages. They can greet guests, lead them to their tables, deliver food and drinks and ferry dirty dishes to the kitchen. But robots still have limits.