Elissa Nadworny
Stories
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Europe
Many elderly residents in Kyiv stayed behind during Russia's attacks
Many residents of the Ukrainian capital couldn't leave — even during the worst days of Russia's bombardment. An old Soviet-style apartment building reveals who stayed behind and why.
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Europe
Ukraine braces for likelihood of new Russian offensive in east
Satellite images show Russia is repositioning forces in the east of Ukraine — in preparation for a new offensive.
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Europe
There are signals that the Kremlin's objectives in Ukraine may be changing
A month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces appear not to be trying to take the capital Kyiv anymore. But there are increased attacks against the western city of Lviv and other cities.
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Business
Skilled trade programs are booming after college enrollment dropped in the pandemic
College enrollment dropped during the pandemic. But programs in the skilled trades are booming. Elissa Nadworny visits two community colleges where students learn to build houses and fix cars.
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Space junk could get in the way of satellites being used in the Russia-Ukraine war
Elissa Nadworny speaks with Saadia Pekkanen, director of the Space Law, Data and Policy program at the University of Washington, about debris threatening satellites in space.
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Education
Student loan scams are on the rise as the pause on payments is due to expire
Emmy Ross has a bunch of student debt, so when callers offered to help have the loans forgiven, she was immediately interested. The problem? They were scams.
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Business
Student loan scams prey on confustion
Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags.
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Arts & Life
Actor Anna Chlumsky on her role in 'Inventing Anna'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with actor Anna Chlumsky about Netflix's new limited series Inventing Anna.
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Technology
Starting in 2024, U.S. students will take the SAT entirely online
The College Board, the organization behind the test, also announced that the exam will shrink from three hours to two, and students will be able to use a calculator for the math section.
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National
How colleges are dealing with high Covid case counts on campus
Despite the omicron surge, college students are starting the spring semester on campus – and administrators are bracing for the worst.