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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
Business Owners Have Decisions To Make After New CDC Mask Guidance
by Andrea Hsu
Business owners were caught by surprise when the CDC issued new guidance saying vaccinated people did not need to wear masks indoors. Now they're rethinking their own mask policies.
Israeli Officials Defend Gaza Attacks
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are speaking out after attacks on Gaza intensified over the weekend.
Conservative Economist Blames High Unemployment On 'Richer' Benefits
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin about why some Republican governors are opting out of receiving federal unemployment benefits for their state.
Economics Correspondent Says Few People Opt For Unemployment Over Work
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post's economics correspondent Heather Long about what the unemployment numbers say about the state of the country's economic recovery.
Palestinian Diplomat Criticizes International Complacence Amid Ongoing Violence
What can a Palestinian solution for peace look like? NPR's Michel Martin discusses this with Palestinian diplomat Maen Rashid Areikat.
Answers To Your CDC Mask Guidance Confusion
by Pien Huang
The CDC recently lifted some of its mask guidance for fully vaccinated people. So is it safe to go out now? NPR answers your pressing questions.
Filmmakers Discuss New Documentary On 'March For Our Lives' Movement
The documentary Us Kids showcases the rise of the "March for Our Lives" movement. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the director, Kim Snyder, and two activists, Sam Fuentes and X Gonzalez.
The Pioneering Legacy Of The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Cathy Hughes about the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the all-female band of which her mother was a founding member, and their legacy.
Comedian Ziwe On Her New Showtime Variety Show
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh about her new variety show Ziwe which premiered on Showtime on May 9.
Russia Cracks Down On U.S. Broadcaster RFE/RL
by Michele Kelemen
Russia is ratcheting up the pressure on a U.S. funded media organization that had its roots in the Cold War. RFE/RL is facing huge fines and had its bank accounts in Moscow frozen.