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Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
One economist's argument for heat safety regulations
As California considers new heat safety regulations for indoor workers one economist argues that it would be a win-win for both employees and their employers.
Gas prices are lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine
by Camila Domonoske
Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.
U.S. employers add 263,000 jobs in November
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November. A Labor Department report shows wages are climbing quickly, which is good for workers but could complicate efforts to curb inflation.
The meaning of dread and how to manage it
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with Saleem Reshamwala, the host of "The Dread Project," about the meaning of dread and exercises to help manage it.
New Yorkers fill Rockefeller Center for the annual Christmas tree lighting
by Camille Petersen
After the pandemic caused limited attendance in 2021, New Yorkers filled Rockefeller Center for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Financial technology companies enabled Paycheck Protection Program fraud
by Sacha Pfeiffer
A new congressional report finds that financial technology companies enabled fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic.
Rep. Katherine Clark becomes the most senior woman in the House of Representatives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Katherine Clark on her election as House Minority Whip.
Biden rolls out the red carpet for French President Macron's state visit
by Tamara Keith
President Biden rolled out the red carpet for French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House Wednesday for a formal state visit. NPR takes a look at the pomp and the diplomacy.
Nevada wants to hold its primaries first in 2024
by Barbara Sprunt
Presidential hopefuls have long faced their first tests with voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. But Democrats are shaking up the calendar with states like Nevada angling to go first.
The FDA considers easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men
by Rob Stein
The Food and Drug Administration is likely to propose easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men.
The first all-female referee team makes history at the World Cup
History is made as the first all-female referee team officiates the World Cup match between Costa Rica and Germany.
A civil resistance expert on the protests in China and Iran
NPR's Ari Shapiro speak with political scientist Erica Chenoweth, who studies civil resistance movements, about the protests China and Iran.