Rickshaws in India celebrating America’s birthday
In the United States, a long holiday weekend over the 4th of July celebrates America’s 250th birthday. Recently, NPR’s correspondent…
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about…
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing.…
July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine’s capital
July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's…
Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to…
But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The…
Oregon ER doctors win a ‘David and Goliath’ battle against a national company
In a test of a new state law, doctors in Eugene went up against a national physician staffing firm seeking…
A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.
How young people feel about American identity, on the nation’s 250th birthday
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