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'If You Can Keep It': Higher Education Funding

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Published: April 14, 2025 22:32

The Trump administration is threatening to pull billions of dollars in funding from top universities across the country.Last week, it froze $1 billion meant for Cornell University and $750 million meant for Northwestern University. The two schools are…

The News Roundup For April 11, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/1244093047/1a-nru-04-11-2025

Published: April 11, 2025 19:53

This week the Supreme Court told the Trump administration Thursday that it must "facilitate" the release and retrieval of a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador.After announcing tariffs on almost every country in the world last…

Protecting Your Finances Amid Tariff-Fueled Tumult

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/1243870142/1a-draft-04-10-2025

Published: April 10, 2025 19:41

It's safe to say there's been a lot of confusion and even panic in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff announcement last week — investors are confused, the markets are confused, even the president's Republican colleagues are confused.But what do…

How Did This Get Here: Your Car

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/09/1243652730/1a-hdtghcar-04-09-2025

Published: April 9, 2025 22:20

The auto industry is already reeling from President Donald Trump's new tariffs. They've only been in effect for about six days, but the response was immediate.On the same day those tariffs went live, Stellantis temporarily paused production at plants in…

The Future Of America's National Parks

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/08/1243384809/1a-ntlparks-04-08-2025

Published: April 8, 2025 21:45

People visited U.S. National Park sites a record 331 million times last year. Were you one of them? If you were, and plan to visit any National Parks this year though, staff cuts might mean a different kind of experience. At the direction of Elon…

ICYMI: Why Global Markets Are In Flux

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Published: April 8, 2025 19:52

President Donald Trump's escalating trade war sent markets lurching between hope and panic yesterday.But overall, stocks have been tumbling since last Wednesday. That's when President Trump announced a universal 10 percent tariff on all goods coming into…

'If You Can Keep It': The Federal Health Firings

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Published: April 7, 2025 20:55

The nation's health administration is the latest target of the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the federal bureaucracy. That's after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slashed 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services early…

The News Roundup For April 4, 2025

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Published: April 4, 2025 19:27

Donald Trump unveiled his so-called "Liberation Day" plans this week. On Wednesday he announced a slew of tariffs that will affect goods being imported into the U.S.Elon Musk took a hit in Wisconsin. Liberal candidate Susan Crawford emerged victorious in…

What Detainments At Universities Mean For The First Amendment

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Published: April 3, 2025 21:55

The arrest and detainment of Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil by Immigration and Customs Enforcement garnered national attention.Last week, the video of the arrest of a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, Rumeysa Ozturk, by masked…

How Did This Get Here: Your iPhone

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Published: April 2, 2025 19:00

Your new iPhone goes through a lot before you peel the plastic off and finally boot it up. Further Apple purchases might have to go through more thanks to the Trump administration's tariffs.From its assembly, to its packaging, to its shipping, to stocking,…

Birding To Help Revitalize Conservation Efforts

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Published: April 1, 2025 18:50

Some of the best songs you can hear this spring aren't on the radio.Hundreds of millions of birds make their annual migration back into North America in early March. Despite their return to our neighborhoods and backyards to wake us up bright and early, a…

'If You Can Keep It': Trump And Big Law Firms

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/1241892529/1a-lawfirms-03-31-2025

Published: March 31, 2025 20:42

President Trump is known for going after his political opponents. And for the past month or so, one target has been certain powerful lawyers and law firms. But why is he going after these lawyers and firms? Will courts let him get away with intimidating…

ICYMI: The Special Florida Congressional Race Is Close

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Published: March 31, 2025 19:32

Florida holds a special election tomorrow for a House seat that has long been solidly red. Now? Maybe a bit less so.Former Congressman Mike Waltz gave up his seat in the 6th Congressional District – the area around Daytona Beach – to accept the post of…

Foreign Journalists On Covering The Trump Administration

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Published: March 30, 2025 12:12

We've spent a lot of time in 2025 talking about the president. The executive orders. The court challenges. The cabinet appointments. Now, the Signal group chats.It's a challenge to report on the administration, full stop. But what if you're not reporting…

The News Roundup For March 28, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/28/1241388979/1a-nru-03-28-2025

Published: March 28, 2025 20:50

This week the Atlantic published messages shared between national security officials on a Signal group chat laying out plans for U.S airstrikes in Yemen. It appears that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz added The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey…

ICYMI: The Consequences Of Slashing USAID Funding

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1265982424/zz-1a-usaid

Published: March 28, 2025 07:00

The acting assistant administrator for global health at USAID, Nicholas Enrich, was placed on administrative leave in early March.Before his departure, he had made a series of chilling predictions in memos concerning the consequences of the Trump…

The Choice To Rebuild After A Natural Disaster

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Published: March 27, 2025 20:01

As the earth continues to heat up unsustainably due to society's love of fossil fuels, scientists say natural disasters are only going to become more frequent and more destructive. That's something California knows all too well. Wildfires burned more than…

Finding Agency In Chaos

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/26/1240892119/1a-agency-03-26-2025

Published: March 26, 2025 07:00

If you've been following the news lately — including with 1A — it can be a lot to take in.We've heard from many of you about how the news makes you feel. But what can we do in chaotic moments of history to build a sense of control in our lives? Maybe it's…

The Future Of Environmental Policy

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Published: March 25, 2025 18:48

It's safe to say the Trump administration has shaken up the federal government.That includes environmental policy and the Environmental Protection Agency. The Trump administration is making deep cuts to the department. The agency's top official, Lee…

Click Here: The TikTok Ban, China, And National Security

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/24/1240552698/1a-tiktokban-03-24-2025

Published: March 24, 2025 07:00

The story of TikTok in the U.S. is one that's had many chapters, to say the least.First, then-President Donald Trump called for its ban in 2020. Then, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan law in 2024 requiring the company in charge of the video-sharing…

The News Roundup For March 21, 2025

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Published: March 21, 2025 19:12

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas filed resolution to impeach the judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop deportations of Venezuelans. Two federal judges have ordered tens of thousands of fired federal workers to be rehired in recent weeks,…

The Rising Cost Of Childcare

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Published: March 20, 2025 20:04

More than forty percent of American families are struggling to find affordable childcare. A new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows that childcare for one infant now costs more than rent in 17 states and more than in-state college tuition in 38…

ICYMI: The Aftermath Of The Broken Ceasefire Agreement In Gaza

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Published: March 20, 2025 18:59

On Tuesday Israel broke the ceasefire deal with Hamas that brought relative peace to the Gaza Strip for about two months.In just two minutes, Tuesday became one of the deadliest days in the war between Israel and Hamas. Israeli air strikes and a ground…

Your Financial Future Under The Trump Administration

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/18/1239156790/1a-finance-03-18-2025

Published: March 18, 2025 07:00

President Donald Trump has taken sweeping action to implement his agenda since beginning his second term.That includes the laying off of thousands of federal workers from the nation's largest employer — the federal government, moving to overhaul the…

'If You Can Keep It': Donald Trump And The Future Of Press Freedom

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/17/1239050338/1a-03-17-2025

Published: March 17, 2025 20:23

Donald Trump has not been shy about his disdain for the press. In his second term, the president is turning those fiery feelings into action.Since assuming office, Trump has stepped up his litigious rampage against the media, suing ABC News, The Des Moines…

The News Roundup For March 14, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/1238535903/1a-nru-03-14-2025

Published: March 14, 2025 23:39

Congressional Democrats were split over whether to support the bill that would avert a government shutdown. In the end Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted for the bill.A federal judge ordered several federal agencies to rehire tens of thousands of…

A Closer Look At America's New Cryptocurrency Reserve

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/1238261957/1a-crypto-03-13-2025

Published: March 13, 2025 11:19

Since taking office, Donald Trump has made transforming federal policy on cryptocurrency a priority for his administration.The Securities and Exchange Commission dropped lawsuits against two of the biggest crypto companies in the U.S. and dismissed…

Julio Torres On Surrealistic Comedy

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/1237991520/1a-juliotorres-03-12-2025

Published: March 12, 2025 07:00

You'll know when you're watching a Julio Torres project. The comedian, filmmaker, and comedy writer's work is surreal, aesthetic, and delightfully absurd. His most recent works include "Problemista," a film about a young man looking for work in New York…

Doctored Photographs And The Search For An Effective Alzheimer's Treatment

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/1237470084/1a-doctored-03-11-2025

Published: March 11, 2025 17:05

About 55 million people in the world have dementia. That's according to the World Health Organization. It's also the seventh leading cause of death among the global population. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. It makes up 60 to 70…

The News Roundup For March 7, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/07/1236538074/1a-newsroundup-03-07-2025

Published: March 7, 2025 21:52

As President Donald Trump's trade war heats up, the stock market is going down. And his address to the joint session of Congress this week was the longest speech of its kind in the history of the presidency.Following a turbulent meeting in the Oval Office,…

Master Builder Callum Robinson On The Possibility Of Wood

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/06/1236242679/1a-robinson-03-06-2025

Published: March 6, 2025 08:00

What is the centerpiece of your home?Maybe a couch, but it's more likely a table. That's where we gather for our meals and recap our days. And that table is likely made of wood – oak, mahogany, maple, or perhaps pine. If it's built to last, wood provides…

A few words about the future of federal funding

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Published: March 6, 2025 08:00

This is a special message providing updates to our supporters about the future of federal funding for public media. For nearly fifty years, a bipartisan majority in Congress has supported funding for public media, and these efforts. But, today calls to…

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death Of The Author' Explores Art And AI

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/05/1235939371/1a-author-03-05-2025

Published: March 6, 2025 00:17

Nnedi Okorafor is back on 1A. And this time, the award-winning speculative fiction author is turning her eyes and her pen from the stars to a story a little closer to reality. But not by much."Death of the Author" is her latest novel. It's a book within a…

Scientific Method: Questioning Quantum Mechanics

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/04/1235758693/1a-quantum-03-04-2025

Published: March 5, 2025 00:20

Unless you're a physicist, you've probably only encountered quantum mechanics on TV.And even when it was explained, you might've still been a little confused.The field of quantum mechanics was created a century ago. Today, scientists are using it to create…

'If You Can Keep It': Elon Musk's Role In The Trump Administration

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/03/1235624361/1a-musk-03-03-2025

Published: March 3, 2025 23:16

He's the CEO of one of the nation's most successful electric car brands. He owns a legacy social media company. By some estimates, he's the world's richest man. But how much influence does he have over the federal government? We discuss Elon Musk — the…

The News Roundup For February 28, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/28/1234443277/1a-02-28-2025

Published: March 1, 2025 00:26

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, posted a list of "receipts," of government misspending on federal contracts. After reporters found multiple inaccuracies, the department quietly deleted five of its biggest examples of…

ICYMI: Measles Outbreak Claims First Life In West Texas

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1265982423/zz-1a-bonus

Published: February 27, 2025 18:24

An unvaccinated child in Lubbock, Texas died after being hospitalized last week due to measles. It's the first death in the outbreak that began last month, and the first death from measles in the United States since 2015.Along with a rash and fever,…

Oscars Run: 'Porcelain War' And Fighting Aggression With Art

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Published: February 27, 2025 14:10

Art, for many of us, is an escape.Whether it's turning on your favorite album during a traffic-heavy commute or getting lost in your favorite book before bed – art helps us cope with the stresses of everyday life.But how does the role of art shift when…

ICYMI: Bird Flu Has Spread To Cows In Arizona And Nevada

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1263204102/zz-1a-bonus

Published: February 26, 2025 18:06

Avian influenza has killed millions of birds and caused egg prices to soar since it first emerged in U.S. poultry in 2022.The virus has since jumped to other mammals, including people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 973 dairy…

Oscars Run: 'Sing Sing,' Rehabilitation And Healing Through The Arts

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/26/1233894758/1a-oscarssingsing-02-26-2025

Published: February 26, 2025 08:00

How do you tie together the stories of ancient Egypt, Robin Hood, Freddy Kreuger, and Hamlet – on a single stage? Well, through time travel, of course. But also with the minds and talent of a group of actors at Sing Sing correctional facility in New…

The Path Ahead For Ukraine, Three Years Into Russia's Full-Scale Invasion

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1263204100/zz-1a-bonus

Published: February 25, 2025 18:51

It's the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And the world looks very different now than it did then.In the three years since Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces began their assault on their neighbor, tens of thousands of civilians and…

Oscars Run: The 1A Movie Club Sees 'Wicked: Part 1'

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/25/1233779201/1a-oscarswicked-02-25-2025

Published: February 25, 2025 08:00

"Wicked: Part 1" follows the origin story of Elphaba, known in the original "Wizard of Oz" movie as the Wicked Witch of the West. And it follows her friend, Galinda, who eventually becomes the Good Witch.The movie is based on the Broadway musical which…

'If You Can Keep It': Competitive Authoritarianism 101

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/24/1233706271/1a-02-24-2025

Published: February 24, 2025 19:14

"LONG LIVE THE KING!"President Donald Trump posted that self-referential statement on Truth Social last week. He was celebrating his attempt to kill congestion pricing in New York City.And several weeks ago, Trump declared, "He who saves his country does…

The News Roundup For February 21, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/1232862547/1a-draft-02-21-2025

Published: February 21, 2025 22:27

Following the firings of a slew of employees at federal agencies responsible for things like fighting pandemics and taking care of nuclear weapons, the Trump administration is scrambling to rehire key positions.Senate Majority Leader John Thune says that…

Celebrating The Legacy Of David Lynch

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/1232637581/1a-davidlynch-02-20-2025

Published: February 20, 2025 14:34

David Lynch, an icon of American cinema, died last month at 78 years old. As a filmmaker, he was known for his eccentric and dark depictions of American life – as illustrated in his 1986 film "Blue Velvet." And in "Twin Peaks." His small-town mystery…

ICYMI: Trump Fired And Unfired The Employees That Manage Our Nuclear Stockpile

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Published: February 19, 2025 18:40

It was an abrupt about-face. Last Thursday, federal employees at the agency that manages the U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons were suddenly let go by the Trump administration, with some employees receiving the news late Thursday night.Then, as early as…

Game Mode: The New American Board Game Craze

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/1232435539/1a-boardgames-02-19-2025

Published: February 19, 2025 13:50

We all know the classics: Monopoly, Backgammon, Checkers, and many more. For some, board games are relegated to the dregs of American entertainment, to be broken out at bad parties and played by candlelight on nights where the power's out. But for many, a…

'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Democratic Party

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1263204095/zz-1a-bonus

Published: February 18, 2025 20:04

A November 2024 Pew Research survey found that nearly-half of Democrats are pessimistic about the party's future, compared to only 13 percent of Republicans. The 2024 election was a rude awakening for leaders on the left, many of whom are grappling with…

The Lingering Effects Of Wildfire Smoke

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/18/1232304346/1a-smoke-02-18-2025

Published: February 18, 2025 13:03

The effects of climate change are being felt more than ever. We've seen the devastation caused by storms and floods. Most recently, we watched the West Coast go up in flames flames, displacing thousands and destroying homes.But what about what lingers…

The Story Behind Executive Orders

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/17/1232251376/the-story-behind-executive-orders

Published: February 17, 2025 19:19

We've heard about a lot of them the last few weeks. They're one powerful tool in a commander-in-chief's arsenal to enact their agenda.Donald Trump has made heavy use of the executive order in the past few weeks, but so have his predecessors. Both Joe Biden…

The News Roundup For February 14, 2025

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Published: February 14, 2025 21:33

The White House is moving ahead with its plan to significantly reduce the federal workforce.Also this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr was confirmed as the Secretary for Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote, even after several senators raised concerns about…

Donald Trump And Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1263204094/zz-1a-bonus

Published: February 13, 2025 19:37

As of Tuesday, President Donald Trump has signed seven executive orders or proclamations related to DEI. They include ending virtually all such programs in the federal government, calling them "illegal," and "Ending racial indoctrination in K through 12…

Strangers Share Their Love Stories With Author Trent Dalton

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/1231104427/1a-lovestories-02-13-2025

Published: February 13, 2025 08:00

In 2021, Trent Dalton sat down with a typewriter on a busy corner in Brisbane, Australia, and asked people to tell him their love stories. Those tales are now collected in his first book, "Love Stories." It's over 300 pages and talks about the meaning of…

ICYMI: Bird Flu Is Roiling Egg Farms Across The Country

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Published: February 12, 2025 18:11

Having trouble finding eggs in the grocery store this week? You're not alone. Bird flu is roiling egg farms across the country.In April 2024, the first hens tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1. Since then, the avian flu has…

The Rising Popularity Of 'Dry Dating'

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/12/1230862347/1a-drydating-02-12-2025

Published: February 12, 2025 08:00

It's not uncommon — or even always bad — to drink on a date. But most of us have a story of over-doing it and having one too many drinks. At what point does alcohol hinder our ability to make true romantic connections, or blunt our decision-making so that…

The American Judiciary Versus The Trump Administration

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Published: February 11, 2025 19:37

It's been three crazy weeks. It can be hard to keep up with the new commander-in-chief.There are at least 45 challenges in the courts against the Trump administration. These complaints are broad in scope, dealing with the role of Elon Musk's new Department…

'If You Can Keep It': Where Is The Resistance?

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Published: February 10, 2025 20:48

President Donald Trump has dominated the news cycle in the earliest days of office, firing off rounds of executive orders, turning billionaire Elon Musk loose on the federal workforce, and blitzing the press.But where is the opposition? Democrats lost big…

The News Roundup For February 7, 2025

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Published: February 7, 2025 21:49

All USAID workers were placed on leave effective Friday, Donald Trump and his administration are now turning their attention to the Department of Education.Millions of federal workers now have more time to make a decision after a judge suspended the Office…

Donald Trump And Elon Musk Are Targeting USAID

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Published: February 6, 2025 22:18

USAID workers worldwide were pulled off the job Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration posted notices online and sent emails telling employees that the government's spending overseas is now considered a waste and that they have 30 days to…

How The FCC Regulates Media

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/05/1229167021/1a-fcc-02-05-2025

Published: February 5, 2025 23:15

The Trump Administration's FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, has already made some moves when it comes to media.Only two days on the job, Carr reinstated complaints against ABC, CBS, and NBC for bias against Trump during the 2024 election. Last Thursday, he ordered…

The College Affordability Crisis

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Published: February 4, 2025 16:31

The graduating class of 2025 is the largest the country has ever seen — around 3.9 million students. That's according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. And it'll likely be the largest group for a while. That's because starting next…

"If You Can Keep It": President Trump's Crypto Dealings

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Published: February 3, 2025 21:58

On the 2024 campaign trail, Donald Trump vowed to end a regulatory crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry. Crypto was part of the deluge of first-week executive orders from the new administration. Trump established a working group on digital asset…

The News Roundup For January 31, 2025

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Published: January 31, 2025 21:36

An American Airlines plane collided with a helicopter on Wednesday in Washington D.C., sending both crashing into the Potomac River. There are no survivors. Donald Trump ordered a freeze of all federal grants, disrupting vital national processes.…

The Debate Over Fluoride In American Drinking Water

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Published: January 30, 2025 20:09

Fluoride in American tap water is nothing new. We've been safely adding it to our drinking water for decades and staved off tooth decay in our population. But new skepticism has some Americans wondering about the benefits of the practice. This is in large…

America's Relationship With The World Health Organization

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Published: January 29, 2025 20:07

It was instrumental in coordinating global action during the pandemic. However, that meant became a target for the president of then and now.The World Health Organization helps to protect and maintain the health of the world's population. It receives about…

The Movement To Restrict Minors' Social Media Use

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Published: January 29, 2025 15:44

Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead. In November, Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16 years old. The ban holds social media companies…

Tech Critic Nicholas Carr On Why Social Media Hurts More Than It Helps

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Published: January 28, 2025 21:56

Humans love to connect. We're social like that. Whether we're sending telegrams, calling each other on the telephone, or DM'ing each other on the social media platform of our choosing, we're interacting.Whether or not that constant connection is a good…

ICYMI: Bishop Budde On Faith And Politics

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Published: January 28, 2025 19:45

It's a moment that's run through President Donald Trump's first week in office — a bishop in Washington imploring the incoming commander in chief to show mercy to the less powerful during a national prayer service.This simple claim meant a lot to million…

'If You Can Keep It': Trump's Early Moves And The Constitution

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Published: January 27, 2025 21:58

The first week of President Trump's new term ended with a late-night purge of around 17 federal inspectors general on Friday. The exact total is still unclear. Trump said the move was a, quote, "very standard thing to do." But federal law requires a 30-day…

The News Roundup For January 24, 2025

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Published: January 24, 2025 22:25

Donald Trump's first week back in office has been frenetic. The 47th president issued a slew of executive orders and actions on subjects ranging from immigration to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.And a Bishop made a heartfelt plea directly to…

The Trump Administration And America's Tech Leaders

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Published: January 23, 2025 21:24

Tesla's Elon Musk, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon's Jeff Bezos were all in attendance Monday as President Donald Trump was sworn into office. In fact, they had better seats than most.Tech Industry Titans have spent months cozying up to the 47th…

The Trump Administration's Plan For Immigration

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Published: January 22, 2025 21:44

In his first moments as president, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions targeting immigration. These include declaring a national emergency at the southern border and ending birthright citizenship.The Trump administration also unveiled a plan…

'If You Can Keep It': Trump's Flurry Of Executive Orders

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Published: January 21, 2025 20:54

President Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon of January 6 rioters within hours of taking office. The move came among dozens of other executive actions concerning things like remote work and immigration.Trump took time to talk about those orders in his…

The Second Inauguration Of Donald Trump

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Published: January 20, 2025 19:13

A lot has changed in the United States since the last presidential inauguration in January of 2021.Four years ago, the world was managing a global pandemic, the U.S. was coming to terms with an insurrection on our democracy, and Donald Trump was on his way…

The News Roundup For January 17, 2025

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Published: January 17, 2025 21:23

Republican officials are hinting that they may withhold aid from California in the wake of devastating fires unless "conditions are met."President Joe Biden bid farewell to the nation in his final address, warning Americans against the dangers of…

(dot) Gov: The Department Of The Interior And The Department of Energy

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Published: January 16, 2025 23:21

For the this installment of our (dot) GOV series, we're taking a closer look at two departments with big responsibilities. The Department of the Interior is tasked with protecting and managing the nation's "natural resources and cultural heritage." It's…

ICYMI: Israel And Hamas Have Agreed To A Ceasefire Deal

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Published: January 16, 2025 20:14

Negotiators have reached a ceasefire deal, with a path to ending Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. It is set to begin on Jan. 19.The war in Gaza began after Hamas' attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. About 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken…

(dot) Gov: The Department Of Agriculture And The Environmental Protection Agency

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Published: January 15, 2025 21:11

It's safe to say most Americans hear the most about the U.S. Department of Agriculture when things go wrong — namely when something has to be recalled.But the department is responsible for so much more than just delivering bad news. It consists of 29…

(dot) Gov: The Treasury, The IRS, And America's Money

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Published: January 14, 2025 19:30

It's the country's least favorite federal agency. Especially around this time of year.The Internal Revenue Service is responsible for collecting America's taxes and administering tax laws. Which means it draws a lot of ire from our nation's citizens. But…

(dot) Gov: What Trump's Plans Mean For The Department of Education

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Published: January 13, 2025 19:47

You've probably heard President-elect Donald Trump say he plans to close the Department of Education.It's the smallest of the cabinet-level federal agencies, with just over 4,000 employees. Its 2024 budget was $275 billion. That's 4 percent of all federal…

The News Roundup For January 10, 2025

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Published: January 10, 2025 22:25

Firefighters battle to control several of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least five people, razed communities and forced thousands from their homes.A New York court declines incoming President Trump's request to halt criminal…

Celebrating President Jimmy Carter

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Published: January 9, 2025 20:40

Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president of the United States, died in late December at the age of 100. Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981.In October, 1A marked Carter's centenary birthday, looking back at his political career and…

(dot) Gov: Health and Human Services, The Federal Workforce, And RFK Jr.

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Published: January 8, 2025 19:58

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans. It administers insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, approves food and drug products through the FDA, and oversees vaccines to prevent the…

(dot) Gov: National Defense, Veterans, And The Federal Workers Responsible For Both

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/07/1223358003/1a-01-07-2025

Published: January 7, 2025 19:17

Few Americans familiar with the federal government are unaware of the Department of Defense. The DOD is one of our largest agencies with a budget of $2 trillion dollars. That's roughly 16 percent of the entire federal budget. And few veterans are unaware…

ICYMI: Journalist Kate Woodsome Reflects On Her Life After January 6

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Published: January 6, 2025 20:32

Four years ago on Jan. 6, journalist Kate Woodsome was at the U.S. Capitol. She was calm as a small group surrounded her, shouting. What happened next reverberated around the country for years to come.The storming of the Capitol was a historic moment for…

(dot) Gov: The Future Of Our Federal Agencies

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Published: January 6, 2025 19:11

President-elect Donald Trump says federal workers' jobs are on the chopping block under his incoming administration, citing waste and promising to "dismantle government bureaucracy."The more than 2 million government workers across the country – at least…

The News Roundup For January 3, 2025

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Published: January 3, 2025 22:46

President Jimmy Carter died this week at 100, the first president to reach his centenary birthday. A truck plowed into crowds in the early hours of New Years Day in New Orleans, killing 15 and injuring dozens more. The driver was killed following an…

How Much Grace Do We Offer Those Grieving Pet Deaths?

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Published: January 2, 2025 08:00

They are best friends who are with us through all of life's ups and downs. They love us unconditionally, even when we aren't our best selves.Many people consider their pets to be part of their family. That's why when our pet companions pass away, it can be…

Ask A Mystery Novelist

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Published: January 1, 2025 08:00

Writing a book can be hard. Add in the twists and turns of a mystery... Where to even start?!Three authors join us today to help us cozy up to confusing capers. In the latest edition of our "Ask A" series, we're asking mystery novelists about how they…

Game Mode: The Gaming Industry In 2024

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Published: December 31, 2024 08:00

2024 was a hard year for people who make games — the industry saw mass layoffs and increasing consolidation. But for the people who play them, releases didn't slow down.Indie developers released games like the monster-hunting game "Palworld" and "Animal…

'Porcelain War' And Fighting Aggression With Art

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Published: December 30, 2024 08:00

Art, for many of us, is an escape.Whether it's turning on your favorite album during a traffic-heavy commute or getting lost in your favorite book before bed – art helps us cope with the stresses of everyday life.But how does the role of art shift when…

The Problems And Possibilities Of Rats

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Published: December 27, 2024 08:00

If you live in a U.S. city, you've likely seen a rat or two running around. According to the pest control company, Orkin, an estimated 21 million U.S. homes face rodent invasions, each fall. But rats play a much larger role in human history. These…

The 2024 1A Movie Club Roundup

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Published: December 26, 2024 08:00

2024's year in film saw a sequel 36 years in the making.There was also a musical that had theater-goers singing along. And a drama-comedy set around a Polish Holocaust tour.We break down the best and most disappointing films of the year. We also talk…

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