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3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
An Orlando drag show restaurant files lawsuit against Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis
Hamburger Mary's in Orlando, which has held drag performances since 2008, is asking the court to block the implementation of the state's new law, which the governor signed last week.
What one author says a post-Roe U.S. reveals about Planned Parenthood
Writer Eyal Press talks about Planned Parenthood and what a post-Roe U.S. reveals about the organization.
The challenges of accurately archiving Black Twitter
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalism and communication studies associate professor Meredith Clark of Northeastern University about her project "Archiving Black Twitter."
Rapids — and rafting — roar back to life as Sierra Nevada snowpack melts
As California's massive winter snowpack melts, one industry is having a great year. Across the state, whitewater rafting is roaring back to life after years of debilitating drought.
Fact check: Debt ceiling myths and misconceptions
If you're confused about the debt ceiling battle being waged in Washington right now, you're not alone. There are a lot of misconceptions about what's behind the drama and what's at stake. We'll separate fact from fiction.
Voice memos from the path of Typhoon Mawar
As Typhoon Mawar thrashes Guam with 140-mile-per-hour winds and heavy rain, two people on the island share eyewitness accounts of what they're seeing.
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people.
So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes – And here's why
As the debt ceiling debate comes down to the wire, here is a look at some of the potential consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history.