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A pediatrician’s view on child poverty rates: ‘I need policymakers to do their job’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Child poverty in the U.S. has more than doubled in a year, and we have a pretty clear idea what drove it: Congress let the expanded… Read More
A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he’s watching for now
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NPR) — Health concerns are lingering in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed on February 3. Residents were temporarily evacuated from the area… Read More
Most of us are still worried about AI — but will corporate America listen?
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Do we need a mandatory screening of the Terminator series in corporate boardrooms? Because new research shows that Americans are concerned about the pace that artificial intelligence… Read More
A Quiet And ‘Unsettling’ Pandemic Toll: Students Who’ve Fallen Off The Grid
“People don’t realize how much we need to see these kids,” says one teacher, noting they’re often the first to see signs of child abuse or food insecurity. The problem spans rural and urban areas.