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Tens of thousands of dockworkers are striking from Boston to Houston
The port of Mobile, Ala., is one of 14 along the Gulf and East Coasts where dockworkers went on strike at midnight. The union is demanding a 77% wage increase.
The impact that Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling proposal would have on food stamps
by Ximena Bustillo
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Lucinda Williams and her suitcase full of songs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams about her new memoir Don't Tell Anyone the Secrets I Told You.
Group outlines lessons learned from Covid pandemic in new report
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Philip Zelikow about the forthcoming report "Lessons Learned From Covid War: An Investigative Report" by the Covid Crisis Group.
How hospitals decide what qualifies as a life threatening emergency to allow abortion
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
In many states that ban abortion, there's an exception for life threatening emergencies. But how do hospitals decide what situations qualify? Researchers set out to find out.
Remembing groundbreaking singer, actor and lifelong activist Harry Belafonte
by Elizabeth Blair
Singer, actor and human rights activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday. He was 96. He broke racial barriers and balanced his activism with his artistry in ways that made people around the world listen.
American synagogues reconsider prayer for the state of Israel amid new government
by Deena Prichep
At many synagogues, a prayer for the state of Israel is said across the U.S. every sabbath. But with the Israeli government's recent actions, some American congregations are reconsidering it.
Study finds parrots can find friendship through video chat
Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so.
The path to Bed Bath & Beyond's downfall
by Alina Selyukh
The retailer Bed Bath and Beyond is going out of business. The chain once dominated the home goods market. But it's become rudderless, turbulent and broke.
Celebrity-owned Wrexham AFC gains promotion to League 2 in English soccer
The Welsh soccer team owned by celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took a big step over the weekend and gained promotion to League 2 in England.
Self-coined 'Financial Hype Woman' Berna Anat spills financial tidbits in a new book
Author and self-coined "Financial Hype Woman" Berna Anat talks about her new book Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught Us.