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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Drug companies will pay penalties for hiking prescription rates
The penalties are part of the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act. It requires drug companies to pay rebates to Medicare if they raise prices faster than inflation.
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Supreme Court temporarily allows abortions for medical emergencies in Idaho
A version of the decision was erroneously posted Wednesday online.
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Insurance companies are leaving California. How can they be enticed to return?
Over the past few years insurance companies have dramatically pulled back from offering homeowners policies in California.
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Philadelphia businessman pays $75k to Boston Marathon winner who didn't get her prize
Rita Jeptoo was originally crowned the winner of the 2013 Boston Marathon. When she was disqualified for doping, Buzunesh “Buza” Deba became the official winner. But she never got her prize money.
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In 'At the Edge of Empire,' journalist Edward Wong dives into his family's history in China
Edward Wong's dad never said much about China. But when Wong moved to Beijing in 2008, he started digging into his father’s past.
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North Carolina Democrats attempt a rural return
Rural counties in North Carolina became solid Republican ground over the last decade, but now Democrats are trying to get back into the picture for a close legislature.
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‘Everyone can make change’: Hawaii youth plaintiffs reflect on historic climate settlement
The state of Hawaii has agreed to a legal settlement to reach zero emissions in its transportation systems by 2045.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise evolves personally and musically
The alternative indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise is out with a new album. It's first since its singer Ela Melo transitioned.
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on gun violence, social media
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has released an advisory this week declaring gun violence a public health crisis and called for a warning label on social media platforms to try to protect young people.
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Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert wins primary
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, who switched districts to avoid being pushed out of the House, won the primary Tuesday in the conservative eastern part of the state.
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Secret trial of American reporter Evan Gershkovich begins in Russia
Gershkovich, the U.S. State Department and the Wall Street Journal have denied all the allegations against him and say he's been wrongly imprisoned on false charges.
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At 94, June Squibb is having her moment
June Squibb stars in the new film "Thelma" as a 90-something grandmother who goes after the scammers who swindled her out of $10,000.