Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Carmakers trying to avoid tariffs turn to 'speed dating' U.S. manufacturing companies
Carmakers trying to avoid tariffs can buy more American products to put in their vehicles.
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Fly-swatting competition helps curb lanternfly populations in Virginia
The spotted lanternfly has descended on fruit orchards and maple trees in much of the mid-Atlantic region. It’s an invasive species that can overtake and kill grape vines.
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Trump talks of designating antifa a foreign terrorist group
That would have real legal consequences.
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It's been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and unexploded bombs are still a threat
Tens of thousands of civilians have died from unexploded bombs.
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Craft flour movement takes off in Native communities
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelve-fold.
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How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance
It's a boon to private companies that offer flood insurance coverage.
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Louisville lights up with annual Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular
Every year, thousands of people from all over the country head to Louisville to enjoy a Halloween tradition.
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How U.S. boat strikes are impacting people in Trinidad and Tobago
Over the past two months, the U.S. has deployed warships in the Caribbean, and attacked boats officials say were carrying drugs.
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Iceland is buzzing with news of first-ever mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the first time as the climate warms.
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A handful of Midwest farms shoulder the massive U.S. popcorn industry
Of the millions of farms across the U.S., fewer than 1,000 grow popcorn.
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Why natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up
A much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.
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The risk and reward of being a school crossing guard
Less than 50% of public schools have crossing guards to help students walk to school safely.