Ohio To Juárez And Back Again: Why Tariffs On Mexico Alarm The Auto Industry
The U.S. auto industry opposes President Trump’s threatened tariffs on goods imported from Mexico. It says the taxes would increase the cost of vehicles and play havoc with supply chains.
Good Girl! These Dogs Are Helping Save Habitats By Finding Rare Turtles
Iowa researchers have implemented an innovative method to help conserve a species that once thrived on the state’s prairies — the ornate box turtle.
Oakland City Council Effectively Decriminalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms
That makes it the second U.S. city to do so – last month, Denver voters approved a ballot initiative that decriminalizes the “magic” mushrooms.
What Missouri’s Fight Over Abortion Means For An Illinois Clinic Across The River
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Alison Dreith, the director of Hope Clinic in Granite City, Ill., about how the uncertainty of Missouri’s last abortion clinic is affecting her patients and staff.
Trump Administration Ends Some Services For Migrant Children In Shelters
The Trump administration is canceling English classes, recreational activities — including soccer and legal aid — for unaccompanied migrant children who are staying in federally-contracted shelters.
Are You A Class Of 2009 College Grad? We Want To Hear From You
The class of 2009 graduated into an economy in decline and one of the worst job markets in generations. Now, with 10 years of hindsight, how do you think that affected your career path?
Should Racehorses Be Medicated?
Thoroughbred deaths have renewed calls for reform in the horse racing industry. Industry watchers and members of Congress say it’s time to address how racehorses are medicated with a bevy of drugs.
1 Billion Acres At Risk For Catastrophic Wildfires, U.S. Forest Service Warns
Chief Vicki Christiansen says the danger is now year-round, thanks to hazardous conditions in forests, rampant home development and the changing climate.
N.Y. Court Hearing To Examine Motives Behind Census’ Citizenship Question
A federal judge in New York is set to hear allegations Wednesday that the Trump administration concealed the real reason it wants to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
A View From Both Sides Of The Border On Planned U.S. Tariffs On Mexico
U.S. and Mexican negotiators are meeting, less than a week before tariffs are set to take effect on all imports from Mexico. President Trump wants Mexico to crack down on Central American migrants.
Climate Change Adds New Urgency To U.S. Navy’s Arctic Strategy
As the polar ice cap recedes because of warmer weather, more countries are interested in developing the region. That’s forced the U.S. Navy to shift its attention north.
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