Workers’ Comp Benefits For Florida First Responders To Include PTSD, Governor Says
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, Florida plans to expand paid time off benefits to first responders suffering from PTSD but those diagnosed before Parkland are not included.
Study Questions Science Behind Hunting Plans
Researchers say governments’ hunting policies often don’t demonstrate they’ve made wildlife decisions using the best available science.
A Backgrounder on Background Checks
The shooting in South Florida has ignited the national debate about how to fix, and whether to expand, the gun sales background check system. But what are background checks and how do they work?
Steelworker Union Leader On Why He Supports Trump’s Tariffs On Imports
In a hotly contested move, President Trump formally ordered tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Thursday. Before the signing, several workers from the industry spoke, including Scott Sauritch, a steelworker union leader in West Mifflin, Pa.
President Of Global Automakers Group Discusses How Tariffs Will Affect The Industry
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Association of Global Automakers about how his industry is reacting to President Trump’s formal announcement on Wednesday that imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Bipartisan Senate Banking Bill Would Scale Back Some Dodd-Frank Regulations
The Senate is working on a rare bipartisan banking bill that would scale back parts of the Dodd-Frank regulations for smaller banks. But the bill has exposed divisions among Democrats over protecting former President Obama’s legacy.
President Trump Denies Claims Of An Affair With Adult Film Actress
The adult film actress who claims she once had an affair with President Trump is suing him so she can tell her story, but Trump denies the claim.
In Second Season, ‘Wow In The World’ Looks At The Future Of Spacesuits
Mindy Thomas, co-host of NPR’s Wow In The World podcast talks with NPR’s Ari Shapiro about a recent episode that explored spacesuits and how they’ve changed with time.
Why 1 U.S. Snowboarder Competing In His First Paralympics Is Helping His Competition
Mike Schultz lost his leg in a snowmobile race accident in 2008. Since then, he created a successful business making prosthetic legs and learned to snowboard so well that he’s about to compete in the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Trump Has Long Believed America Is A Victim Of International Trade
President Trump has long believed other countries were taking advantage of the U.S. when it comes to trade. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks to Tim O’Brien, executive editor of Bloomberg View and author of Trump Nation, about the roots of Trump’s views on…
Survey Finds Many Transgender Teachers Face Discrimination On The Job
Transgender teachers around the country say they’re getting more organized, and more active in results from an NPR Ed survey. In New York City, a group of trans teachers meet regularly to talk about homework, lesson plans and how their identity shapes …
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