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Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, representing ocean carriers and port operators, agreed to extend the contract and continue bargaining over all other issues.
Biden has clung to tariffs on China. American business owners say there's a cost
by Asma Khalid
President Biden hung on to a signature piece of his predecessor's economic policy: tariffs on imports of Chinese goods. We explore why they've been kept in place, and what it means to U.S. companies.
It's never too late to explore your gender identity. Here's how to start
by Kyle Norris
Everyone has a gender — and we express it all the time. But if you're an adult starting to think about your gender in a more expansive way, NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to do that.
'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.
Republican 2024 hopefuls are reining in their Trump criticism
by Franco Ordoñez
Former President Donald Trump's criminal arraignment might have presented an opportunity for other Republican presidential hopefuls. But so far, they've been very careful in their criticism.
A critically ill girl got to see her dad, thanks to an office worker who stayed late
Daniel Willingham was on the road when his wife called that their hospitalized child. A young man gave up his evening so that he could get his passport to be with his sick daughter a little sooner.
The impact of last year's historic flooding on Yellowstone River's fishing industry
by Olivia Weitz
A year ago, the Yellowstone River had its biggest flood in 500 years. Now, fishing guides have to learn a whole new river. Fishing sends more than $1 billion to Montana's economy.
Chicago Fed President shares his outlook on inflation and rising interest
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve of Chicago, about the pause in interest rates and his economic outlook.
Jason Isbell's album 'Weathervanes' embraces the uncertainty and complexities of life
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with musician Jason Isbell about his new album Weathervanes, much of which he wrote during the downtime he had on set in Oklahoma filming Killers of the Flower Moon.