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At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 10:53

The Inspired Home Show in Chicago draws housewares industry insiders from all over the country to network and show off their latest gadgets. This year, they're making plans to cope with tariffs.

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WATCH LIVE: Intuitive Machines attempts to land probe near lunar south pole

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 10:28

Commercial company Intuitive Machines is attempting to land a probe near the lunar south pole. If successful, it will be the second time a private company has landed on the moon in less than a week.

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House votes to censure Texas Democrat Al Green for protest during Trump address

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 09:52

Texas Rep. Al Green, a Democrat, was officially censured Thursday in a vote in the House following his protest on Tuesday during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

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Fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during exercises, injuring 8 South Koreans

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 09:32

The air force said the jets were taking part in a drill with the U.S. military in Pocheon, a city close to the border with North Korea, when they dropped bombs just outside a firing range.

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A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration's spending freeze

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 09:29

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending "fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government." 

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Palestinians freed in the ceasefire say Israeli forces harass them and their families

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 07:24

Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.

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Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 07:23

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

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Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:15

The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.

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Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

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Automakers granted relief from tariffs. And, fired USDA workers return to work

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 05:35

President Trump announced a one-month reprieve from import tariffs for automakers after he imposed them on Canada and Mexico. And, thousands of fired USDA workers return to work today.

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As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 04:02

The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.

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How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 04:01

President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?

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DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But it's not looking at big spending drivers

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 04:00

Even if you take DOGE's savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

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State Supreme Court races can be costly, competitive and combative. Why?

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 04:00

Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these races weren't always like this.

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Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 04:00

When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.

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Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 22:41

The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.

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Trump administration can remove head of federal watchdog agency, appeals court rules

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:41

A U.S. appeals court has sided with the administration in allowing the removal of Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel. The office investigates actions like whistleblower retaliation.

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