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Government shutdown delays release of monthly jobs report
Typically, the first Friday of the month is when the Labor Department releases its report on jobs and unemployment. But because of the government shutdown, that report is delayed.
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How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown.
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Energy Department canceling over $7 billion in funding for clean energy projects
Sixteen states that voted for Kamala Harris last year could see their clean energy projects defunded. Harris' running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, says it's politically motivated.
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., talks about the government shutdown
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-NY, about the ongoing budget negotiations and the impact of the government shutdown.
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U.K. police label Manchester's deadly synagogue attack as a 'terrorist incident'
The attack took place outside a synagogue in Manchester. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack "appalling" and "all the more horrific" for taking place on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day.
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In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
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Amid government shutdown, OMB director works to overhaul the federal workforce
As Democrats and Republicans trade barbs, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought works to carry out what the Trump administration calls the "good that can come" from a shutdown.
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Home to 80k federal workers, this Virginia county feels the shutdown's impact
Around 80,000 federal employees call Fairfax County, Virginia, home. County Chairman Jeffrey McKay talks about his community's concerns over the government shutdown and what is being done to help.
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From Madagascar to Morocco: Gen Z protests shake Africa
Gen Z-led protests in two diverse African countries highlight frustration over years of poor governance. Fueled by social media, these youth movements are demanding accountability.
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Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena
Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.
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How rising costs are changing the way Americans travel
Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a trip. And many who do travel are scaling back their ambitions and staying closer to home.
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Morning news brief
As the shutdown continues, the OMB director works to overhaul the federal workforce, Americans are starting to feel the effects of the shutdown, Israel orders all residents to leave Gaza City.
