All Things Considered
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House lawmakers force a vote on bill to restore federal workers' bargaining rights
House lawmakers have collected enough signatures to force a vote on a bill that would nullify President Trump's executive order terminating collective bargaining rights for most federal workers.
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As more Catholic churches close, Philadelphia is trying something new
The Catholic Church is facing aging congregations, fewer priests and financial strain. In many places, this has meant closing parishes. But in Philadelphia, they're trying something different.
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Grassroots resistance swells in the wake of the immigration crackdown in Chicago
Chicago is no longer the main focus of the federal immigration crackdown. For one neighborhood group, the intense enforcement activity was a test of resistance tactics they developed eight years ago.
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Making sense of Trump's trade deal announcements — and how they impact the economy
President Trump has been announcing new trade deals with foreign countries. But these frameworks are NOT binding — leaving businesses with lots of uncertainty.
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The AI industry is booming. Is this massive bubble about to burst?
Is the trillion-dollar AI investment boom completely irrational? Google head Sundar Pichai thinks so, telling the BBC that there are "elements of irrationality" — yet Wall Street continues to invest.
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German surfers rally to get their wave back
German surfers are "bummed" they have lost one of the world's largest inland waves. A city dredging project in Munich made the wave disappear.
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The DOJ's case against former FBI Director James Comey looks increasingly shaky
More cracks emerged in the DOJ's prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey at a hearing WEdnesday.
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Ultra-processed foods are a threat to public health, scientists say
Ultra-processed foods are a key driver of chronic disease around the world, and governments need to act now, according to new papers published by an international team of health researchers.
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Military members worry new grooming policy will lead to discrimination
New military standards for grooming and appearance have some worried about religious and racial discrimination, particularly the guidance that men must be clean shaven.
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Malala Yousafzai said she's glad she ignored this advice from her parents
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Malala Yousafzai talks about the advice from her parents she's glad she ignored.
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Researchers are looking for solutions for side effects of weight loss drugs
Drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are highly effective for weight loss. But researchers at the Society for Neuroscience meeting say they are only beginning to understand the drugs' effects on the brain.
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With a Gaza ceasefire, smaller Israeli protests focus on Netanyahu — not Palestinians
After the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, Israel had huge antiwar protests. Now, with all living hostages out of Gaza, the rallies are smaller, and few focus on the suffering of Palestinians.