Biden signs executive order to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050
In a sweeping executive order, President Biden aims to cut all climate warming emissions from federal government operations. The push dates to the Obama-era, and faces a lot of challenges.
Instagram CEO testified before Congress about the app’s impact on young users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri appeared before a Senate panel examining the app’s impact on young users. Internal company research shows the app can make mental health issues worse for some teens.
Rep. Schiff on the Protecting Our Democracy Act
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the Protecting Our Democracy Act and the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Omicron has been found in wastewater in California and Texas
California and Houston have detected the omicron variant in multiple wastewater treatment plants. This is the first time a credible signal for omicron has been found in sewage samples.
Kellogg to hire replacements for striking workers who rejected a proposed contract
Temporary employees have been working at the company’s cereal plants across Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee after the strike began in October.
Biden pledged to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt. Here’s what he’s done so far
President Biden provided hundreds of thousands of borrowers with debt relief this year — but his campaign promise to cancel at least $10,000 of student debt per person remains unfulfilled.
Far right is using Twitter’s new policy against extremism researchers and activists
Twitter recently launched a new policy in the U.S. to limit the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent. Activists on the left say it limits public interest reporting.
More than a foot of rain has fallen and power is out across Hawaii due to storm
Hawaii is experiencing a major winter storm. More than 14 inches of rain has already fallen, and the power is out in parts of Honolulu. Flooding is a concern across the state.
How the community of Oxford, Mich., is starting to recover from school shooting
The town of Oxford, Mich., has begun holding funerals for the four students killed during the Nov. 30 school shooting. Groups are raising funds and will decide where to donate the money.
Houston’s Third Ward braces for state redistricting plans
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Reverend Don Odom Jr., the social justice ministry leader at Houston’s Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, about how Texas’ redistricting plan will impact his community.
Biden warns Russian President Putin against military escalation on Ukraine border
President Biden is talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about Russia’s military build-up on the Ukraine border — and the consequences for Moscow if it invades Ukraine.
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