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Adult education programs in limbo as Trump administration withholds grant funds
The Trump administration is withholding $715 million for adult funding nationwide. This has left programs that serve over a million students a year scrambling for answers.
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Medicaid's many different names may cause confusion about who's losing coverage
Medicaid programs go by so many different names across the country that advocates and experts warn people may not know they're losing their coverage until it's too late.
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A look at different definitions of America through music
On America's 249th birthday, we look at the different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's American Anthem series.
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Justice Department grant cancellations threaten special programs across the U.S.
Department of Justice programs that support and protect crime survivors are being targeted for funding cancellation by the Trump administration.
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'Super cooling' means setting your AC higher during off-peak hours. But does it work?
During summer heat, some turn to "super cooling" their homes by turning the thermostat way down in the morning, and raising it during electricity peak hours, to be energy efficient. But does it work?
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Why hydropower faces more barriers than wind or solar
Hydroelectricity makes up about a third of renewable energy in the U.S. Plant operators say they have far more federal hurdles to overcome than wind or solar energy companies.
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Competitive eating is more than simple amusement on the Fourth of July
The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating.
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Boston-based effort reminds Black people of rights when confronted by law enforcement
With sweeping ICE arrests taking place, some Black residents worry the color of their skin could make them susceptible, and they're taking steps to prevent negative encounters.
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The war in Gaza divided an historic Brooklyn co-op. Here's how members aim to restore peace
An inside look at the infighting of a Brooklyn co-op where members are debating whether to ban Israeli goods because of the war in Gaza.
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Cooking with Chef Roy Choi
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with chef Roy Choi about his new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life.
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The GOP budget bill threatens to defund Planned Parenthood
A provision in President Trump's mega spending bill defunds Planned Parenthood. The organization says 200 clinics may close. Most are in states where abortion is legal.
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He didn't write the tax and spending bill, but it shares his vision for government
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with McKay Coppins, who recently profiled Russell Vought in the Atlantic. Vought is a key player in the Trump administration's push to remake the federal government.