All Things Considered
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Trump's auto tariffs spark market turmoil
President Trump is ordering a 25% tariff on all imported cars, beginning next week. The move is intended to boost domestic auto production. But it will likely also make it more expensive to buy a new car.
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Appalachian town still in recovery six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene
Six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene swept through Southern Appalachia, some towns there are still struggling to rebuild.
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A U.S. women's professional rugby league is starting its first season with big dreams
A new women's professional rugby league kicked off this spring with half a dozen teams. The U.S. women won their first Olympic rugby medal last summer, and the league has its eyes on the World Cup.
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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.