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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
This law and philosophy professor warns neurotechnology is also a danger to privacy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle For Your Brain, which looks at the promise and perils of neurotechnology — tech that connects the human brain and computers.
Paris Hilton was at the center of it all. Now she's delving into her pre-fame life
NPR's Juana Summers talks to early 2000s socialite and "it girl" Paris Hilton about her new book, Paris: The Memoir.
Silicon Valley Bank had 3 big vulnerabilities
by Darian Woods
The 16th largest bank in the country failed. Then, the government said it was taking over another big bank. NPR takes a look at the financial institution that set this all off — Silicon Valley Bank.
While the costs of some things are coming down, a lot of other prices are climbing
by Scott Horsley
Inflation eased in February, but consumer prices are still up 6% from a year ago. The Fed is wrestling with how hard to crack down — a difficult calculation after the collapse of two regional banks.
Meta announces another 10,000 layoffs after major layoffs last fall
by Dara Kerr
Meta announced another round of layoffs on Tuesday, which means the company will be cutting a fifth of its total workforce in just a few months. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it's a new economic reality.
Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. Should you be worried?
Two U.S. banks have collapsed since Friday. What does this mean for the average American? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jacob Goldstein about the future of the banking system in the U.S.
New EPA regulations target PFAs in drinking water
by Gabrielle Emanuel
The EPA proposed new regulations for PFAS and PFOA in the nation's drinking water. The chemicals are part of a class of so-called forever chemicals associated with a variety of health problems.
MLB's Opening Day is later this month, but Banana Ball is happening now!
The Savannah Bananas, an entertaining baseball team, recently took on some retired Major League Baseball players in a game that proved just how much fun this version of baseball can be.
Florida tries to prepare for increasingly intense hurricanes
by Amy Green
Last year, Hurricane Ian decimating parts of the state. Now, communities are trying to figure out how to prepare for increasingly intense storms due to human-caused climate change.
A bill in New Mexico proposes paying its state lawmakers
by Alice Fordham
Most states pay or offer some financial compensation to state legislators. Not New Mexico, and that can be a barrier to people who aren't wealthy entering politics. A new bill would change that.
Remembering Pat Schroeder, who spent 12 terms in Congress fighting for women's rights
by Caitlyn Kim
Pat Schroeder is being remembered as a feminist icon. Her 12 terms in Congress as a Colorado Democrat resulted in big strides for women's rights, including passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
A center in Ukraine's northeast offers soldiers some badly needed rest
by Joanna Kakissis
As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, traumatized soldiers can recharge at a Western-style healing center in northwestern Ukraine before returning to the frontline.