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Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Questions linger over the potential health and environmental impact of the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals near East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month. Some residents… Read More
6 major takeaways from the ATF’s first report in 20 years on U.S. gun crime
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Stolen guns, untraceable weapons and other deadly devices are becoming more prevalent in U.S. gun crime, new federal data shows. Last week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,… Read More
The ozone layer is on track to recover in the next 40 years, the United Nations says
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Earth’s ozone layer is on its way to recovering within the next 40 years, thanks to decades of work to get rid of ozone-damaging chemicals,… Read More
Why teachers from one of Ohio’s largest school districts are on strike
COLUMBUS, Ohio (NPR) — When children in the Columbus, Ohio, education system start their school year this Wednesday, they will likely be doing so online, as the school district’s nearly… Read More
Here’s what you should keep in your car and other ways to prepare for winter driving
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It was the stuff of drivers’ nightmares. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine called it “dystopian.” This week, motorists were stuck in freezing temperatures – some for more… Read More
Pfizer Says COVID Vaccine For Kids Ages 5 To 11 Is Safe And Effective
Updated September 20, 2021 at 10:31 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The first results from the highly anticipated trial studying the effectiveness and safety of the Pfizer and BioNTech… Read More
20 Years Later, 2 More 9/11 Victims Are Identified Using New Technology
NEW YORK CITY (NPR) — Two more victims of the 9/11 terror attacks at the World Trade Center have been identified in New York City–just days before the nation marks… Read More
Biden To Revoke Trump Abortion Policy, Expand Obamacare With New Executive Orders
President Biden’s executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.
Trump’s Call To Georgia Election Officials Sparks Debate Over Legality, Ethics
It’s unclear whether Trump’s call violated election law or whether the president should — or even could — be prosecuted.
Amazon, TikTok, Facebook, Others Ordered To Explain What They Do With User Data
The Federal Trade Commission gave nine social media and tech companies 45 days to hand over details on how they collect user data. It is the latest move by government actors to regulate big tech.
U.S. Faces Global Criticism For Ditching Paris Climate Deal
The United States received a deluge of criticism from national and international organizations for its departure Wednesday from the Paris Agreement.