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People buying pet-version PPE to protect dogs against volcanic ash in Alaska

4:11am April 04, 2025

by Nathaniel Herz

Mount Spurr in Alaska is likely to erupt soon. So people are buying goggles and masks to protect themselves from ash — and also pet versions to protect their dogs.

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Seeking new purpose, volunteer dives in with 'Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage'

4:10am April 04, 2025

by Jo Corona

In this StoryCorps conversation, a woman in her early 70s looking for a new purpose talks about how her life changed when she joined a group called "Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage."

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Knitting nights. Pickleball. Cocktails. Movie theaters aren't just for movies anymore

4:07am April 04, 2025

by Mandalit del Barco

At CinemaCon, a yearly convention for movie theater industry leaders, cinema owners say they're experimenting with events to bring in customers.

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Trump downplays the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff

2:24am April 04, 2025

President Trump is downplaying reports that far-right provocateur Laura Loomer influenced National Security Council firings on Thursday.

Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischief

12:59am April 04, 2025

The February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

South Korea's president removed from office over ill-fated declaration of martial law

11:47pm April 03, 2025

South Korea's Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to replace him.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved nearly 20,000 veterans from needlessly losing their homes.

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Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

11:08pm April 03, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.

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Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work

6:45pm April 03, 2025

by Andrea Hsu

Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they'd done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration.

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19 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

6:30pm April 03, 2025

The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections."

Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington

6:02pm April 03, 2025

A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list.