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How student protests are changing college graduations
by Sequoia Carrillo
Four years after COVID disrupted high school graduations, many college seniors are looking forward to their first real commencement. Student protests are forcing some to adjust their expectations.
Americans are feeling a little bit better about inflation as gasoline prices fall
The Labor Department delivered a report card on inflation Thursday. Price hikes have been cooling in recent months, and Americans are starting to take notice.
U.N.'s highest court is hearing accusations against Israel of genocide in Gaza
Judges at the International Court of Justice opened two days of legal arguments in a landmark case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in its Gaza war. Israel rejects the allegation.
Cities, towns debate ways to reduce parking for cars, to leave more room for people.
by Adam Bearne
A new development in Arizona goes beyond trimming parking spaces to free up space for people. It bills itself as the nation's first car-free neighborhood.
Congress faces a hard deadline to approve a government spending plan
GOP hardliners are balking at a government funding compromise negotiated by House and Senate leaders. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about the impasse.
Don't look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know this planet's true color
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Neptune isn't as blue as people think, and astronomers have figured out why Uranus sometimes appears a tad greener. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 5, 2024.)
Taylor Swift accounted for nearly 2% of all songs streamed in the U.S. last year
Taylor Swift's dominance happened during a record year for global streaming. Audio streams increased by a third in 2023, crossing the four trillion mark for the first time.
New Hampshire has sworn in a new state official — and she's only in the 5th grade
The state regularly names a kid governor, and Ellie Lively is the latest. After taking her oath, Ellie said her priority is preventing animal cruelty. She says all animals should be loved.
A federal case against book restrictions in Florida schools is going forward
by Tovia Smith
A judge ruled there's a viable argument that removing certain books is unconstitutional. Free speech advocates, a publisher, authors and parents say the restrictions violate the First Amendment.
2 weeks into 2024, some people have given up on their New Year's resolutions
Ayelet Fishbach, a motivation scientist with the University of Chicago, says most resolutions fail because people set goals that are just too hard to keep.
Christie drops out, 2 GOP presidential hopefuls debate as Iowa caucuses near
Chris Christie is the latest Republican to drop out of the presidential race. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa — trying to become the top alternative to former President Donald Trump.
Closing arguments to begin in the Trump civil fraud trial in New York
Lawyers for New York State and for former President Donald Trump will present closing arguments Thursday in the civil fraud trial involving his business practices.