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Why Instagram users are hiding their photos
Instagram grids increasingly have zero photos. Young people are driving this trend by prioritizing fleeting and private engaging over permanent interactions.
Caterpillar Says Tariffs Mean It Will Have To Raise Prices
The equipment manufacturer reported record profits per share in the second quarter. But the company also said it will have to raise prices.
Coaching Helps Parents Whose Children Are Addicted To Opioids
A new video produced by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids promotes compassion and understanding instead of punishment.
Oregon Wheat Farmers On Front Lines Fighting Fires
The Substation fire in northern Oregon burned more than 78,000 acres, most of it prime farmland for wheat.
Unusually Hot Summer Weather Spans 4 Continents
Extreme heat and torrential rains have struck across the globe, including along the Eastern Seaboard on Monday.
Trump Tweets On Iran And Russia Investigation
President Trump tweeted Sunday that Iranian aggression would be met with "consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered before."
Scientists Question Lack Of Studies On Safety Of Probiotics
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with STAT's Megan Thielking about what we know — and don't know — about the safety of the live bacteria.
In Illinois, Some Prisoners With Disabilities Kept Behind Bars Beyond Release Dates
Most inmates are put on mandatory supervised release, which requires a person to have stable housing before they can leave prison.
High School Trap Shooting Pulled Into National Gun Debate
Trap shooting teams gradually fell out of favor in New York's North Country amid the push for stricter gun laws. But now, the sport is coming back.