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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Hitch a ride at Albuquerque's annual Balloon Fiesta
This week, hundreds are launching colorful hot air balloons in the 53rd annual Exxonmobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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How one previously incarcerated mother in Chicago is working with young people to prevent gun violence
Chicago is one of several American cities where the homicide rate has significantly dropped in recent years.
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Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to help public TV after funding cuts
Public broadcasting helped make artist Bob Ross a household name. Now, the late painter’s company wants to give back.
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New Zealand turns to technology to save endangered birds
New Zealand is using technology to save its endangered species. This includes traps with artificial intelligence and the potential to modify invasive species so they can’t breed.
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How ranchers in Colorado are recovering from wildfires
Ranchers in Colorado are struggling to rebuild thousands of miles of fence lost to big wildfires this summer, which can cost $20,000 per mile.
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Democrats force vote to limit Trump war powers
The effort fell short, but those senators say the vote showed evidence of new bipartisan support that could grow.
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Europe's glaciers are melting. What could that mean for the continent's rivers?
Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. Temperatures there are increasing at twice the average global rate.
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Plan a safe, adventurous trip with these budget travel tips
People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here’s how to plan a trip that’s safe, adventurous and under budget.
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Meet the 4th-grade winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge
Every year, NPR’s education team holds the Student Podcast Challenge, turning kids and young adults into budding journalists.
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Seattle uses creative comic strips to help disseminate public health info
One woman spearheaded a creative project to make health information easier to understand and more engaging.
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A Ukrainian hospital that treated people in the 1850s still has a vital role in current conflict
With some help from U.S. doctors, Ukraine’s neurosurgeons are conducting state-of-the-art operations with cutting-edge technology.
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Youth-led protests across Africa fight for governmental change
Generation Z youth have protested against their governments in Morocco and Madagascar over the last week.