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Buy-now, pay-later returns and disputes are about to get federal oversight

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is requiring buy-now, pay-later lenders to provide the same protections to shoppers as credit card companies do. #press

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Target is reducing prices on 5,000 common goods, including milk, butter and pet food

Target said it is trying to help customers save money as well as stay competitive in its markets. Price reductions have already been reflected in about 1,500 products.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/21/1252616600/target-price-reductions-milk-butter?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'

Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/19/1252367711/joe-biden-morehouse-college-gaza-ceasefire-democracy?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Family of Black U.S. Airman seeks answers after fatal shooting by Florida deputy

Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman, was shot and killed at his apartment by a deputy this month. Lawyers for the family dispute the sheriff's office claim of self defense.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/17/1251979291/family-black-airman-fatal-shooting-florida?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Eggs, milk and other grocery prices fall, as overall inflation eases

Inflation eased a bit last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department. Consumer prices in April were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than the month before.

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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows

A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion.

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Body of the final Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered in river, officials say

The Baltimore County Police Department confirmed the identity of the sixth victim, 37-year-old José Mynor López, after salvage teams located his body Tuesday.

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Activists flood Utah tip line with hoax reports to block bathroom law enforcement

Activists have flooded the tip line with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could lead to an investigation.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/07/1249879189/activists-flood-utah-tip-line-with-hoax-reports-to-block-bathroom-law-enforcemen?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Pioneering stuntwoman Jeannie Epper, of 'Wonder Woman' and 'Charlie's Angels' dies

"We were united in the way that women had to be in order to thrive in a man's world, through mutual respect, intellect and collaboration," Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter posted in a tribute.

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World Central Kitchen says it will resume operations in Gaza

The aid group said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and that it has almost 8 million meals ready to distribute. The group halted efforts after Israeli strikes killed seven workers.

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/28/1247727654/world-central-kitchen-gaza-israel?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246655366/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-lina-khan?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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NPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust

A veteran NPR editor publicly questions whether the public radio network has, in its push for greater diversity and representation, overlooked conservative viewpoints.

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Trump says abortion should be left to states; Vatican takes stance on gender theory

Trump says abortion should be left to states, the Vatican released a new document calling gender theory a "grave threat" to society.

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Biden seeks student debt relief for millions

The sweeping new proposals, if enacted, could ease student loan debt for millions of borrowers.

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South Carolina defeats Iowa to win the women's national basketball championship

The undefeated Gamecocks won their third NCAA title, and stole Iowa star Caitlin Clark's first and last chance at the ring.

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Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer in the U.S.

Cal-Maine Foods lost about 1.9 million chickens, or 3.6% of its flock, as a result of an outbreak at a Texas plant. However, the CDC says a person is unlikely to get bird flu from eggs.

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/03/1242445372/bird-flu-chicken-eggs?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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An Israeli airstrike has killed World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, founder says

José Andrés, the founder of the organization that feeds people in war and disaster zones, said Monday that "several" international volunteers were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip.

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/01/1242177519/world-central-kitchen-workers-deaths-gaza?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu

Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say.

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RFK Jr. may have missed a major opportunity with his VP pick

Until his running mate Nicole Shanahan can prove herself an asset, Kennedy will seem to have missed an opportunity to capture the imagination of the nation — or at least a meaningful segment of it.

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241733022/rfk-jr-shanahan-vice-president-pick?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/27/1240905447/john-eastman-trump-lawyer-california?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers

The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series of reports detailing an uptick of hate speech on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1239549276/elon-musk-lawsuit-hate-speech-researchers?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing

A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.

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So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.'s cherry trees have to go as water rises

Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/19/1238896379/cherry-blossom-trees-remove-stumpy-climate-change-washington-dc?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Trump says some migrants are 'not people', and warns of 'bloodbath' if he loses

Former President Trump claimed he will protect Social Security and warned of a "bloodbath" in the auto industry if he loses the election at a rally for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/17/1239019225/trump-says-some-migrants-are-not-people-and-warns-of-bloodbath-if-he-loses?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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'Games made by soulless machines': Tech sparks debate over AI stories in video games

Is the future of artificial intelligence in video games playing out in a cyberpunk ramen bar? Tech companies would like you to think so, but game writers aren't so sure.

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Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, breaking with Benjamin Netanyahu

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called for new elections in Israel as the country continues its war with Hamas.

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Haiti's prime minister is stranded abroad as gangs threaten 'civil war'

Haiti's embattled prime minister is in neighboring Puerto Rico, still unable to return to Port-au-Prince, as calls for him to resign grow louder by the day.

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This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25% and may also your boost lifespan.

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Texas has spent over $148 million busing migrants to other parts of the country

Since 2022, GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has bused over 102,000 migrants to predominantly Democratic-led cities. Supporters say the cost is necessary, but critics argue the program is expensive and inhumane.

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Harris says 'there is only Plan A' for Ukraine aid. Zelenskyy says he's counting on it

Ukraine aid is stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives. Vice President Harris said there's no other option for helping Ukraine push back against Russia's invasion.

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Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection

Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/15/1231249465/ebola-vaccine-cuts-death-rates-in-half-even-if-its-given-after-infection?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop

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Hurricane Idalia shows nature may provide the best shoreline protection

Researchers at the University of Florida found that nature-based "living shoreline" projects significantly reduced wave energy and were largely undamaged during Hurricane Idalia last year.

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So you think you know all about the plague?

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

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Oklahoma mistakenly gave bonuses to these teachers. Do they have to pay it back?

Over 500 teachers were given bonuses as part of a program to address a teacher shortage. But a handful of teachers described a "nightmare" scenario when the state demanded their bonuses back. #press

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Boeing declines to give a financial outlook as it focuses on quality and safety

In a call with investors, Boeing's CEO didn't offer a financial outlook for 2024. He said the company is focused on quality and safety after a fuselage panel blew off a 737 Max-9 jet in midair.

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'You gotta be tough': White evangelicals remain enthusiastic about Donald Trump

One takeaway from Iowa's Republican caucuses: evangelicals show no signs of backing away from Donald Trump. But some say even a small shift could make a big difference in November.

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U.S. judge blocks JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers

JetBlue, the nation's sixth-largest airline, sought to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion. The judge said "the consumers that rely on Spirit's unique, low-price model would likely be harmed."

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The catastrophe in Gaza after 100 days of Israel-Hamas war, by the numbers

Nearly 24,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began on Oct. 7, a staggering toll. Satellite imagery suggests that up to 160,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed.

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3 things to know about the genocide case against Israel in The Hague

Legal teams from South Africa, the plaintiff, and Israel, the defendant, presented their arguments in two days of hearings before the International Court of Justice.

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House Republicans start process to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The House Homeland Security committee kicked off a series of hearings to take up articles of impeachment against Mayorkas. Democrats say there is no basis to remove him and it's a political move.

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