All Things Considered
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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
A gas utility fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
by Sam Brasch
When two Colorado mountain towns considered steps to transition local homes and businesses away from fossil fuels, they ran into a powerful opponent: their local gas utility.
Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from the state's primary ballot
by Bente Birkeland
The Colorado Supreme Court has barred former President Trump from the state's primary ballot, citing a Constitution clause that disqualifies candidates from office who've engaged in insurrection.
Debate continues over changing the Florida state bird
by Regan McCarthy
For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.
Mr. Chow talks about his restaurant empire, art and family history
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art and his family history.
Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows
by Allison Aubrey
Research shows that acts of generosity, like gift-giving, are contagious and increase happiness. Giving and receiving are also fundamental for good relationships.
Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
by Megan Jamerson
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.
Why 2023 has been such an unusual and tragic year for wildfires
by Kirk Siegler
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being a game changer for U.S. fire policy.
How Arab-Jewish communities are coping with the war in Gaza
by Eleanor Beardsley
Mixed, Arab-Jewish communities are a rarity in Israel. And since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza, they've been under pressure.
The U.S. is joining a taskforce to protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.S. will be part of a task force to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen. The threat has forced some shipping companies to avoid the area altogether.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
by Bobby Allyn
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.
A nodding student reminded a discouraged professor why she loves teaching
A political science professor was struggling with pandemic transitions, including teaching over Zoom. On a screen of unengaged students, one gave her the encouragement she needed.