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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
How can cities adapt to rising heat? Green design architects can help
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to architect Brigitte Clements about what cities like London can do to adapt buildings and infrastructure as heat waves become more common due to climate change.
The war in Ukraine has dramatically affected businesses — big and small
by Jason Beaubien
Businesses in Ukraine face numerous challenges in the midst of the war. Some have shutdown entirely, while others are scrambling to find new ways to operate.
Outdoor theaters have to compete with a lot of noise including low-flying planes
by Stephanie Wolf
An outdoor Shakespearean theater in Louisville, Ky., needs to work around airplane noise. An expert says people also had to work around a lot of noise in Shakespeare's time.
Without the help of Congress, Biden tries to do more to address climate change
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Leah Stokes, an expert on clean energy and climate policy, about options the Biden administration can use to address climate change in the absence of Congressional action.
Encore: Florida is again pitted in a battle with the giant African land snail
by Jessica Meszaros
Florida is trying to eradicate the giant African land snail — again. The invasive snail carries a disease-causing parasite. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July, 7, 2022.)
British company creates the first PVC-free vinyl record
Evolution Music says it created the world's first bio-plastic vinyl record made from sugar and starches. This material allows people to enjoy their favorite artists without worrying about toxic waste.
Have hearings convinced Americans that Trump was singularly responsible for Jan. 6?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.
House committee prepares to hold its 8th public hearing on the events of Jan. 6
Members of the panel will focus on former President Donald Trump's inaction to stop the riot at the U.S. Capitol. This hearing is framed as a sort of summer capstone to the series of public hearings.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, Trump poll, Russian pipeline restarts
The House Jan. 6 committee preps for a primetime hearing. Poll: A majority of Americans blame Trump for Jan. 6 insurrection. The pipeline that brings natural gas from Russia to Germany is to reopen.
Animal welfare groups are gearing up for a massive canine rescue in Virginia
by Sandy Hausman
About 4,000 beagles are being rescued from a troubled breeding facility in Virginia run by a company that raises and sells animals for research. Animal welfare groups are trying to find them homes.
in California it's peak seaweed season. Let's go foraging
We take a trip to the California coast to forage for seaweed.
Major gas pipeline from Russia to Europe restarts after a break for maintenance
The operator announced that natural gas started flowing through a key pipeline after a 10-day shutdown. The gas flow was expected to fall well short of full capacity and the outlook was uncertain.