Week in politics: A presidential withdrawal, a historic week From President Biden’s announcement that he won’t seek reelection to his Oval Office address, this week has been a historic one in presidential politics. Read more on NPR
Month: July 2024
NPR News: The Biden administration is wrapping up negotiations to lower prescription drug prices
The Biden administration is wrapping up negotiations to lower prescription drug prices The first price negotiations between Medicare and drug companies has been underway since February. What do we know about how it’s going? Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump almost won Minnesota in 2016. Could 2024 be the year the blue state flips?
Trump almost won Minnesota in 2016. Could 2024 be the year the blue state flips? Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick JD Vance campaign in Minnesota Saturday. The traditionally blue state may be competitive this year. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Crowdstrike outage showed the vulnerability of the cloud
The Crowdstrike outage showed the vulnerability of the cloud Experts say the services companies like Crowdstrike supply are in the hands of too few providers that are themselves too interconnected. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Saturday Sports: Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles compete at Olympics opening weekend
Saturday Sports: Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles compete at Olympics opening weekend NPR’s Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media’s Howard Bryant discuss the Paris Olympics and the end of a remarkable era for some U.S. athletes. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kamala Harris’ presidential bid is being cheered on in her ancestral village in India
Kamala Harris’ presidential bid is being cheered on in her ancestral village in India In the village in southern India where some of her ancestors lived, Kamala Harris’ race for the White House has led to celebrations — and some reflections. Read more on NPR
NPR News: After 4 years, Google backtracks on its discontinuation of third-party cookies
After 4 years, Google backtracks on its discontinuation of third-party cookies NPR’s Scott Simon asks Julia Angwin of Proof News about Google’s decision not to remove cookies from its Chrome browser. Read more on NPR
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