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In Burkina Faso, military officers have taken control of the government
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rachel Chason, West Africa bureau chief for The Washington Post, about the coup unfolding in Burkina Faso — the second in the country in eight months.
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Florida animal shelters expect an influx of dogs and cats following Hurricane Ian
Workers at animal shelters are preparing for more surrendered pets to arrive. A planned airlift will fly some of the pets to new homes across the country.
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Cryptocurrency is a risky investment. How should the government regulate it?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with American University associate law professor Hilary Allen about the gaining popularity of cryptocurrency and the challenges of regulating the industry.
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Migrants who work as day laborers are reluctant to ask for government help after Ian
People in Florida are turning to the government for help after Hurricane Ian. But that's not an option for the many people who work as day laborers or in service industries on the Gulf Coast.
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EPA creates new office to advance environmental justice initiatives
Forty years after Warren County, N.C., residents marched to a landfill to try to stop dump trucks, the EPA is creating an office for advancing environmental justice. (Aired on ATC on 10/3/22.)
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The U.K. changes direction and abolishes plan to cut taxes on high earners
Under political pressure, the U.K. government has made an embarrassing U-turn on tax cuts for the highest earners, while the collapse of the pound compounds the misery of many British householders.
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The presidential election in Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing former president, finished in first place Sunday, but failed to secure enough votes for an outright victory and will face right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
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Officials face questions over the late evacuation order in Florida's Lee County
Questions have been raised about the decision by Lee County officials to delay mandatory evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian's landfall. Did that decision contribute to the rising death toll?
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Ian ravaged much of Sanibel Island but what's left is of historical significance
Still standing on Sanibel Island after the hurricane is the iconic lighthouse and its keeper's quarters. Along with the lighthouse, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's winter homes remain intact.
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Pakistanis save their town from floodwaters by building an embankment
As unprecedented rains lashed Pakistan, residents built their own embankments to save a large town, took over public schools for shelter and set up a boat highway for transport.
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How do you protect critical infrastructure against potential sabotage?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juliette Kayyem of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about the challenges of securing energy infrastructure after last week's suspicious Nord Stream pipeline leaks.
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Hurricane Ian damage in Florida is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars
Florida residents are assessing hurricane damage and insurance providers are expecting to see a rush of claims. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rich Gibson of the American Academy of Actuaries.