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Many Americans have exhausted their savings as credit card debt hits a record high
Credit card debt is at a record high, climbing nearly 19% in the fourth quarter of 2022. Many Americans have exhausted their savings and are now deep in the hole trying to cover the cost of living.
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State bans on gender affirming care for trans youth are often put on hold by courts
State legislatures around the U.S. are passing bans on gender affirming care for trans youth at a quickening pace. Yet these bans are often put on hold by courts skeptical of their legality.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns inflation fight will be long and bumpy
Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell warned the central bank may have to raise interest rates even more, sending stock markets sharply lower.
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More timeless than trendy, Sir David Chipperfield wins the 2023 Pritzker Prize
The British architect is known for his crisp, understated, elegant work. "He enhances the quality of people's lives through a poetic sensation that always flows from his buildings," the jury said.
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Afghan women barred from school plead with male classmates to stay home in solidarity
Afghan women's rights activists plead with their male classmates to stay home as the Taliban reopen colleges and high schools — for men and boys only.
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Remembering disability rights activist Linda Heumann
Judith Heumann was a disability rights activist and a leader of the disability community. In 1977, she helped to revive legislation that set the groundwork for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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A mother fights for accountability after her daughter died during ROTC training
The mother of an ROTC cadet is demanding accountability after her daughter died during a training event. Federal investigators confirm a high rate of accidents and deaths in training.
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Health experts say warmer Northeast winters contribute to more active deer ticks
Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast — with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases.
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'Dark with Excessive Bright' coaxes unusual sounds from a symphony orchestra
On her new album, Dark with Excessive Bright, the vibrant, young composer coaxes unusual sounds from a symphony orchestra.
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Correction: Rosalind Franklin's crucial contribution to the discovery of DNA's structure
A piece that aired on NPR this week about the discovery of DNA's structure neglected to mention the significant contribution of Rosalind Franklin to that scientific milestone.
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A powerful symbol in Iran's recent protests, the hijab has long been contentious
The hijab has a long and fraught political history in Iran. What does the hijab mean to the Islamic Republic and its survival?
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The theatrical curtain call is more than just bows
You're at the theater, the last scene ends, and the cast comes out for applause. It's pretty standard today. But curtain calls once were eccentric, revealing, funny and just plain effective.