
All Things Considered
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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Remembering pioneering saxophonist Lou Donaldson
by Elena Burnett
Iconic alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson died Nov. 9 after a very long career. Unapologetic about seeking an audience, he said he just aimed to play what crowds would respond to.
Pediatricians worry about a vaccine skeptic leading health policy
by Maria Godoy
President elect Trump says RFK Jr, can go "wild on health." Some pediatricians worry this could mean a roll back of childhood vaccinations which would accelerate the reemergence of childhood diseases.
Roy Haynes, pioneering modern jazz drummer, has died at 99
by Eric Westervelt
Roy Haynes. American jazz drummer and bandleader has died. Born in 1925 in Roxbury, Mass., he influenced generations of jazz drummers and helped change the direction of rhythmic improvisation.
Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists
by Vincent Acovino
On the Nintendo Music app, you can listen to dozens of hours of music, all from video games published by Nintendo. The app has over a million downloads since it was launched two weeks ago.