Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the ‘unwinding’ but not their daughter Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now uninsured, according to a new survey. As states winnow the rolls, many families are caught in confusing red tape. Read more on NPR
Month: April 2024
NPR News: Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change
Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, particularly in the wealthy Northern Hemisphere, according to an international report. Read more on NPR
Another Thursday! It’s April 18, 2024 at 08:59AM https://t.co/2ahVbPXk4G
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NPR News: The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.
The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr. The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy’s third-party run, which has the potential to draw votes away from President Biden — who the family is formally endorsing on Thursday. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What are ‘orphan crops’? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?
What are ‘orphan crops’? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted? The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year’s worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ‘Sesame Street’ writers authorize a strike if they don’t reach a contract by Friday
‘Sesame Street’ writers authorize a strike if they don’t reach a contract by Friday Writers for the children’s program want better residuals and annual raises, and for auxiliary works, such as social media segments, to be covered by union benefits. Their contract expires Friday. Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s April 18, 2024 at 04:59AM https://t.co/z1NWVBrd3Q
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Time for Fajr at 4:55AM
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NPR News: Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released
Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released Inflation is proving stubborn this year, and the cost of rent may be to blame. Hawaii’s attorney general has released the first report into last year’s Maui fires. Read more on NPR