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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers...

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2024/04/26

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.

Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight...

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2024/04/25

Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden.

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How streaming, mergers and other major changes are...

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2024/04/25

Nearly a year after the Hollywood writers' strike started, the entertainment industry remains in flux. Harpers journalist Daniel Bessner says TV and film writers are feeling the brunt of the changes.

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a...

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2024/04/25

Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime minister.

Venice tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers as the...

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2024/04/25

The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.

Whither the West Coast gangsta?

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2024/04/25

A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.

Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer': A dark, haunting story...

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2024/04/25

The new series, based on creator and star Richard Gadd's one-man show, depicts queer sexuality as something that happens to people.

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After two Boeing 737 Max crashes, families are still...

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2024/04/25

More than five years after two 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people, families of the victims are still pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable. They're frustrated by the response.

Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby...

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2024/04/25

Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.

New staffing updates to the Short Wave team

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2024/04/25

Congratulations to Berly McCoy and Rachel Carlson for becomming permanent producers and Regina G. Barber for becomming full time co-host!

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 sex crimes conviction in New...

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2024/04/25

The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the former movie mogul had not received a fair trial in 2020 that led to a 23-year sentence, and ordered a new trial.

What song reminds you of Mom?

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2024/04/25

Record and email us a voice memo telling us about a song that reminds you of Mom. We'll share select stories and songs on an upcoming episode of All Songs Considered.

Dan Boeckner on his solo debut album, 'Boeckner!'

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2024/04/25

Canadian musician Dan Boeckner, also known for his work with Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs and Divine Fits, talks about his debut solo album, Boeckner!.

An American hostage is seen alive for the first time...

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2024/04/25

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.

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This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to...

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2024/04/25

The Letters of Emily Dickinson collects 1,304 letters, starting with one she wrote at age 11. Her singular voice comes into its own in the letters of the 1860s, which often blur into poems.

How's your city attracting people downtown these...

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2024/04/25

Many cities are rolling out new events and initiatives to get more people downtown again. We want to hear what's working where you are.

China launches a new crew to its space station,...

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2024/04/25

Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station. Some experts worry China's ambitious space program could pose a threat to U.S. space superiority and military effectiveness.

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Teachers can now carry concealed handguns in Tennessee

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2024/04/25

Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools despite heavy protests at the state capitol.

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Detroit debuts 'road of the future' with wireless...

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2024/04/25

Detroit is testing a new way to charge electric vehicles that don’t require plugging in. Just park or drive your car on the right strip of road and watch the battery meter tick up.

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New airline rules make it easier to get refunds for...

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2024/04/25

Taking effect over the next two years, the new rules will require airlines to issue consumers automatic cash refunds within a few weeks.

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