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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Louisville lights up with annual Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular
Every year, thousands of people from all over the country head to Louisville to enjoy a Halloween tradition.
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How U.S. boat strikes are impacting people in Trinidad and Tobago
Over the past two months, the U.S. has deployed warships in the Caribbean, and attacked boats officials say were carrying drugs.
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Iceland is buzzing with news of first-ever mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the first time as the climate warms.
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A handful of Midwest farms shoulder the massive U.S. popcorn industry
Of the millions of farms across the U.S., fewer than 1,000 grow popcorn.
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Why natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up
A much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.
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The risk and reward of being a school crossing guard
Less than 50% of public schools have crossing guards to help students walk to school safely.
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Trump's plan to expand U.S. timber production puts national forest lands at risk
President Trump is trying to reverse the Clinton-era rule that puts 59 million acres of National Forest lands off limits to timber harvest and other development.
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Last WWII ship in operation toured the Ohio River recently
Military experts credit Landing Ship, Tanks with helping win World War Two.
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AI spreads financial market misinformation
Market manipulation is an age-old issue. But what happens when the one manipulating markets isn't human?
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Tribal communities face renewable energy project funding cuts
Funding for renewable energy projects meant to power homes and health facilities across tribal communities was slashed after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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New innovations could make wheat more resilient in drier conditions
Kansas is known for its massive wheat production, but drier climates have made it challenging to manage the crop.
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Chinese leaders to discuss economic outlook next week
As they gather, China has just reported its slowest pace of growth in a year, and President Trump is threatening higher tariffs.