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Month: September 2023
NPR News: Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It’s much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Up First Briefing: Garland testifies; interest rate update; depression-fighting habits
Up First Briefing: Garland testifies; interest rate update; depression-fighting habits Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. These seven habits help reduce depression. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Jumping for joy and sisterhood, the 40+ Double Dutch Club holds a playdate for Women
Jumping for joy and sisterhood, the 40+ Double Dutch Club holds a playdate for Women Hundreds of women, aged 40 and older, gathered in Chicago recently to jump rope and play other games from their youth. It was the 3rd national playdate held by the Double Dutch Club. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, survivors of the quake take stock of all they’ve lost
In Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, survivors of the quake take stock of all they’ve lost Survivors of the Sept. 8 earthquake return to devastated villages. “This was our paradise,” says a 74-year-old woman. “Everyone in this village is like family to me, and our family is now shattered.” Read more on NPR
NPR News: A federal agency wants to give safety tips to young adults. So it’s dropping an album
A federal agency wants to give safety tips to young adults. So it’s dropping an album The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s album addresses the most common hazards among those 13-24, through a variety of genres. It’s called We’re Safety Now Haven’t We, and you’ll want to hear it. Read more on NPR
NPR News: At new mental health courts in California, judges will be able to mandate treatment
At new mental health courts in California, judges will be able to mandate treatment In several California counties, new mental health courts open up in October. Officials hope to persuade people with psychosis to accept treatment. Critics say, it looks more like coercion. Read more on NPR
NPR News: GOP presidential hopeful Doug Burgum says he’d leave abortion laws up to the states
GOP presidential hopeful Doug Burgum says he’d leave abortion laws up to the states In a The NPR Politics Podcast interview, the North Dakota governor shares his views on wide-ranging issues, including the role of the federal government in regulating abortion and transgender issues. Read more on NPR
NPR News: AG Garland in the hot seat as House Judiciary to probe him on Hunter Biden, Trump
AG Garland in the hot seat as House Judiciary to probe him on Hunter Biden, Trump Republicans are expected to interrogate him over the investigations into Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump. Read more on NPR