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Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
by Greg Myre
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
A refugee's family struggled to get work and food until a fast food manager noticed
In 1991, at the age of 19, River Adams and their family came to the U.S. as Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union. A manager of Roy Rogers changed things for the hungry family.
Alabama governor signs anti-DEI law
by Kyle Gassiott
Another state has moved to how race can be discussed in schools and universities. Alabama's governor signed a law that would allow school staff to be terminated if they teach "divisive concepts."
What the collapse of salmon populations means for one Alaska family
by Kavitha George
For Alaska Native communities along the Yukon River, fishing for salmon has always been a central part of life. But climate change is driving a massive collapse in salmon populations.
Glassdoor's new privacy policy stirs fear that anonymous posts may not stay anonymous
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amanda Hoover, about her latest piece in WIRED magazine, "Glassdoor Wants To Know Your Real Name."
The Fed is still on track to cut interest rates this year, but not yet
by Scott Horsley
Fed policymakers voted to keep their benchmark interest rate at a two-decade high, where it's been since last summer. The stock market rallied on signals that the central bank expects to lower rates.
Most caretakers of those with dementia need help navigating services, survey shows
by Jon Hamilton
A national survey of people who care for someone with dementia found that the vast majority could use help navigating a maze of services.
Should government officials be shielded from lawsuits when their critics are jailed?
by David Martin Davies
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has its roots in small town petty politics but it could have implications for the future of free speech and what's known as qualified immunity.
The battle for technological dominance between China and the U.S. rages on
by Jackie Northam
Experts say Washington's recent move on Tiktok is just the latest in a race between the U.S. and China for technological dominance.
U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about the CHIPS act and the $8.5 billion grant awarded to Intel to help build semiconductor chip factories.
For this Texas State Rep., the immigration law SB4 hits personally
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Texas State Rep. Armando Walle about the potential impact of SB4 on Hispanic communities in the state.
Amid a black lung surge, Kentucky has made it harder for coal miners to get benefits
by Justin Hicks
Kentucky has one black lung doctor left after the state legislature restricted who can review workers' compensation claims for the disease. This came amid a surge in black lung cases in Appalachia.
Humanitarian groups scramble to provide aid in Gaza as famine is 'imminent'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Médecins Sans Frontières Secretary General Chris Lockyear about the view from Gaza, and how the organization is operating there.