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Trump is changing the Department of Education. How is it affecting borrowers?
The federal student loan system is a mess right now, as the courts consider what's legal and what's not. Meanwhile, the office that oversees the student loan program has had its staff cut by half.
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President Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the U.S.
President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% on imported autos. The move is intended to encourage auto manufacturers to build factories in the United states.
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In Pakistan, the spirit of Ramadan has fueled a unique — and controversial — trend
Muslims have been observing Ramadan, a time known for increased generosity. But in Pakistan's largest city, the spirit of Ramadan has also fueled a migration trend among charity seekers.
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The Parable of Peanut the meme coin: How a real-life squirrel became a cryptocurrency
In just 7 years, Peanut the Squirrel went from being an anonymous street rodent, to a famous influencer, to a billion dollar cryptocurrency. His story is a parable of the modern attention economy.
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Veterans and service members react to Signal chat controversy
The news of the leak to a reporter of life-and-death operational details lands differently with veterans and active duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant "spillage" incidents.
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Montana's skies come alive with spring bird migration
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of swans, geese, cranes and other waterfowl descend on a Montana lake on their way to the Arctic. A small town festival draws thousands of bird fans.
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The economics of America's aging oil wells
More than three-quarters of U.S. oil wells, collectively, make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of how small their output is. But they're a big deal.
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Legal challenges are expected for President Trump's voter registration executive order
President Trump has signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Voting rights advocates argue the order doesn't allow birth certificates to be used as documentation.
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Actor Uzo Aduba shares about a moment when she realized her mom was only human
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we all think about but don't often talk about. Actor Uzo Aduba tells us about a moment when she realized her mom was only human.
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What to know about investing when the market is down
The markets have fallen lately. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra explains why that's not a good idea -- and what to do instead.
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Top security officials defend the use of messaging group chat to House committee
The Atlantic magazine published a group chat with the defense secretary that had details on U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. Democrats called for resignations while many Republicans said it's no big deal.
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Violent crackdown sends Syrian Alawites over the border into Lebanon
The euphoria of Syria's new dawn has turned to violence. Alleged massacres of minority Alawites have sent a fresh wave of refugees into neighboring Lebanon.