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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Unusually dry conditions spark wildfires in New York state and Northeast
This fall, the Northeast has been unusually dry. Drought and below-average rainfall are increasing the risk of wildfires.
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Business leaders in Taiwan seek to reduce exposure in China
The Chinese government has long claimed the self-governed island as its own territory, and says it will never renounce the use of force to resolve that issue, if necessary.
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What does a weather forecast cost? Inside the privatization of weather tracking
Over the last few decades, the rise of the Internet and big tech have made weather forecasting a more crowded space.
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For students who can't afford lunch, some Kansas schools keep lunch debts
The federal government pays for free lunches for poor students in public schools. But for families who don't qualify, paying for lunch can be a struggle.
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China adapts to serve aging population in a 'silver economy'
China's economy is adapting to serve hundreds of millions of people over the age of 60.
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Western North Carolina farmers face long recovery after Helene
After a devastating disruption to peak harvest season, many farmers estimate recovery will take years.
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Meet Spotify's AI DJ
Spotify's AI DJ feature brings curated playlists to subscribers in English and Spanish.
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VA's plan to fix housing issues excludes impacted veterans
A snafu at the Department of Veterans Affairs that left a shocking number of veterans on the verge of losing their homes.
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Manchester: The birthplace of the working class
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels lived in Manchester and coined the term "proletariat."
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What will Trump 'draining the swamp' look like?
President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his vows to rid Washington of "rogue bureaucrats" and "dismantle the deep state."
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Nintendo Music app offers video game tunes to stream
The app has more than a million downloads since it was launched two weeks ago.
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Many undocumented wage theft victims don't get the money they're owed
Each year, federal labor officials collect millions of dollars from employers who break pay laws.