Once underdogs in the presidential race, Haley voters could now be kingmakers Many of Nikki Haley’s voters wanted an alternative to Biden and Trump. But now, these potential swing voters have to choose between the two men, again. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that
U.S. citizens detained abroad still face tax fines. Lawmakers want to change that The number of Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad has increased in the last decade. If they’re able to return to the U.S, they face bureaucratic hurdles to getting their lives back on track. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change
FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A strong dollar is great news for most of us — but not everybody is a winner
A strong dollar is great news for most of us — but not everybody is a winner A surge in the dollar has benefited many Americans and reinforced the country’s economic strength — but it has also caused a lot of pain for others. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In some Alaska villages, hunting and fishing season starts with a “throwing party”
In some Alaska villages, hunting and fishing season starts with a “throwing party” Also known as “seal parties,” the tradition brings women together to mark first catches and — more recently — other achievements as well. Read more on NPR
NPR News: FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change
FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood
In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood A cadre of Johns Hopkins nurses are adapting a model for primary care that’s been successful in Costa Rica. They will visit every household in a Baltimore community to assess health care and social needs at least once a year. Read more…
NPR News: A woman undergoing chemotherapy gets a special message from a stranger
A woman undergoing chemotherapy gets a special message from a stranger Not long after chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Mary Fran Lyons was walking through a mall, self-conscious about losing her hair. Then a stranger came up to her and gave her hope. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Green parties suffered dramatic losses in the European parliament elections
Green parties suffered dramatic losses in the European parliament elections NPR’s Rob Schmitz asks Aurélien Saussay of the London School of Economics why support for Green parties crashed in last weekend’s European elections. Read more on NPR