All Things Considered
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VP Harris challenging dilemma: Campaigning and hurricane response
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Vice President Harris tried to walk a fine line this week, pushing ahead on her campaign amid hurricane preparations and recovery.
NBC is in an awkward position with the politics around the Beijing Olympics
by David Folkenflik
While the Olympics often feel like a victory lap for NBC, the games' exclusive broadcaster in the U.S., the politics surrounding Beijing 2022 have put the network in an uncomfortable spot.
Fed nominees face questions about inflation and climate change
by Scott Horsley
The Senate Banking Committee held confirmation hearings for three of President Biden's Federal Reserve Board nominees. The nominees were quizzed on their approach to inflation and climate change.
What the raid in Syria signals about U.S. involvement in 'forever wars' going forward
by Greg Myre
President Biden has spoken about his hope to end U.S. involvement in "forever wars" in the Middle East. But on Wednesday, a U.S. raid in Syria led to the death of the leader of the Islamic State.
Meta's Market value plummets by $200 billion as Facebook user base declines
by Shannon Bond
Investors wiped more than $200 billion of the market value of Facebook owner Meta after the company warned of weaker advertising growth and reported its first-ever decline in daily users.
Jay Williams of 'The Limits' talks about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL
In a historic move, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racial discrimination in hiring, sham interviews for coaching positions and more.
Russia's Putin and China's Xi will meet in Beijing ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting Friday in Beijing on the eve of the Winter Olympics.
Hospitals ask Biden administration to help lower the soaring cost of travel nurses
by Shalina Chatlani
It's now been a year since the American Hospital Association alleged price gouging and asked the White House to investigate and act. Bidding wars among states have only escalated.
Only about 40% of people who are eligible have gotten a COVID booster shot
by Allison Aubrey
Science shows the value of boosters against COVID, but many vaccinated people haven't gotten the shot. About 40% of people who are eligible have been boosted, which could be bad if COVID surges again.
Pillow Fight Championship: South Florida's new combat sport is for slumber party pros
In the inaugural Pillow Fight Championship, grown adults entered what looks like a boxing ring and bludgeoned one other with specialized pillows. Two athletes emerged with $5,000 and champion belt.