All Things Considered
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Rookie quarterbacks are making a splash in the NFL
by Becky Sullivan
Football is underway and already fans are being treated to some great games courtesy of some unexpected players: rookie quarterbacks. It's not often so many rookie QBs make such an immediate impact.
President Biden criticizes Republicans on gun votes in address to the nation
by Tamara Keith
President Biden made a national address Thursday night about the recent mass shootings and is calling on Congress to act on gun violence prevention.
Tensions around the war in Ukraine are impacting the sports world
by Eleanor Beardsley
If you wanted to forget the Ukraine war by watching a little tennis, forget it. The war is affecting everything, including professional sports.
How HBO Max's 'Hacks' makes those hilariously relatable TV moments
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO Max's Hacks, about its new season. The intergenerational comedy is about a comedian hired to help an another freshen up her jokes.
The biggest inflation spikes are in cities thought of as 'affordable,' like Atlanta
by Stephannie Stokes
Atlanta's inflation rate is one of the highest in the country. Housing costs are one of the main drivers as people move from higher priced cities.
Accused Buffalo killer enters not guilty plea
by Michael Mroziak
The 18-year-old man accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo grocery store today entered a not guilty plea on charges of domestic terrorism and first-degree murder.
Seneca people are reviving their language, which boarding schools tried to erase
by Noelle E.C. Evans
Indian boarding schools used abuse and brutal punishment in an attempt to eradicate Indigenous cultures for about 150 years. Now, the Seneca people are reviving their language for future generations.
After 2 years of working from home, many workers aren't ready to return to the office
by Andrea Hsu
More than two years into the pandemic, many workers who have worked remotely during that time are resisting returning to the office, forcing their bosses to reconsider how to move forward.
Southern Californians have to cut back on watering their yards due to severe drought
by Erin Stone
Use less water: That's a direct order to some people in Southern California starting Wednesday. Faced with extreme drought, people there will be allowed to water twice a week for eight minutes.
Tulsa shooter bought his gun hours before attacking his doctor's hospital, police say
by Chris Polansky
Authorities discuss the latest in a shooting that left five people dead at a medical building in Tulsa, Okla.
70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth is still popular — unlike her heir, Charles
by Frank Langfitt
Prince Charles, heir to the throne, is far less popular than his mother. He has a reputation for meddling in public affairs and many still blame him for the collapse of his marriage to Princess Diana.
Encore: A new app guides visitors through NYC's Chinatown with hidden stories
by Jennifer Vanasco
A new audio soundwalk app reintroduces visitors to Manhattan's Chinatown by exploring the oral histories of those whose families came to the area.
Thousands of high schoolers protested after Parkland. This one says little changed
by Shaylee Ragar
One of thousands of high school students who walked out of class demanding action after the Parkland shooting says that there has been no meaningful reform, and America's politics are ruled by fear.