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Review: The 3rd season of 'Barry' shows a far darker vision of him than seen before

4:29pm April 22, 2022

by Eric Deggans

The new season of HBO's Barry takes Bill Hader's character to places fans might not be ready to go. There's something more unpredictable and brutal about him this time around.

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The unhoused population in Tennessee is facing new restrictions around sleeping

4:29pm April 22, 2022

by Samantha Max

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that could mean prison time for sleeping in public spaces. It's the latest effort to regulate homelessness in a state. The bill now goes to the governor.

Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next

4:29pm April 22, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers.

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Encore: How to talk to customer service — and actually get what you want

4:29pm April 22, 2022

by Meghan Keane

We've all been there: The dreaded call to a customer service line. NPR's Life Kit presents tips for getting the most out of customer service.

Disney operates like its own county government in Florida — but that could change, now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill lawmakers approved this week. Here, tourists walk through Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., last mont

DeSantis wanted to punish Disney. Repealing its tax status may hurt taxpayers instead

4:07pm April 22, 2022

by Bill Chappell

Orange and Osceola counties could take on a massive debt held by Disney now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill revoking Disney World's special regulatory status.

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In an undated photo, Melissa Lucio is pictured with one of her young children.

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Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed for a crime that may not have occurred

3:34pm April 22, 2022

by Laurel Wamsley

Lucio is scheduled to be executed for the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Her supporters say she was forced into a false "confession" and that new evidence exists that proves her innocence.

Tree planters stop to sample some wild berries during a long walk out to their crew vehicles.

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How planting trees fostered a sense of belonging and changed this filmmaker's life

2:20pm April 22, 2022

by Grace Widyatmadja

Cinematographer Luc Forsyth documents the back-breaking manual labor and niche community of tree planting.

Under the Do LaB's colorful tent, the crowds get doused with water guns.

Coachella's music fan fave Do LaB is back!

1:06pm April 22, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Coachella is back after being shuttered by the pandemic. We take a look at the Do LaB stage, created by three brothers, as a renegade event.

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Green renovations in schools can bring long-term savings but sometimes have upfront costs.

In an effort to make schools greener, the White House is offering billions of dollars

12:25pm April 22, 2022

by Anya Kamenetz

From solar panels to electric buses — the Biden Administration wants to make it easier for schools to tap more than $5.5 billion for climate-friendly upgrades.

A mask is seen on the ground at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. On Monday, a federal judge in Florida struck down the mask mandate for airports and other methods of public transportation as a new COVID variant is on the rise across parts of the

These airlines are letting passengers banned for mask violations back on planes

11:56am April 22, 2022

by Jonathan Franklin

The cases will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the company. Here's a look at where each of the major U.S. airlines stands.