Good Luck Finding Fireworks
After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others are warning customers their stock might be gone before July 4.
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This School District Erased All Holiday Names After Dropping Columbus Day
Some institutions have dropped the name Columbus Day or switched to celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. One New Jersey school district came up with a new solution: eliminate all holiday names.
House Passes A Bill To Commemorate Juneteenth As A Federal Holiday
The yes vote comes a day after the Senate unanimously moved to recognize June 19 as a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
The Justice Department Overturns Policy That Limited Asylum For Survivors Of Violence
In a victory for survivors of domestic and gang violence, the Department of Justice on Wednesday vacated the controversial Trump-era decisions.
Parents Say Schools Must Make Up For Failing Kids With Disabilities During Pandemic
Families say schools must make up for all their children have lost after the special education services they have a legal right to were disrupted or stopped during the pandemic in many districts.
Summits On Summits: Biden Was Busy During His 1st International Trip As President
Joe Biden wrapped up his first international trip as president with a meeting with Russian President Putin. Biden's trip included a meeting of the G-7 member nations, a NATO summit and an E.U. summit.
Big Companies Are Finding Out They Need Help With Diversity Messaging
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with DEI consultant Lily Zheng about how the diversity, equity and inclusion industry has changed after 2020's racial injustice protests and how companies are responding.
A Long To-Do List Awaits Biden Back In Washington
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and Hoover Instiution fellow Lanhee Chen about the most pressing issues awaiting President Biden in Washington.
Heat Wave Has Sparked Another Round Of Grid Problems In Texas
The Texas electric grid is facing problems during a heat wave this week, fueling frustration that lawmakers have still not helped those who suffered during a devastating blackout back in February.
Summer Colds Are Back — Here's How To Keep From Getting Sick
Bad news for parents of young kids: summer colds are back. Things like strategic mask wearing during story time or homework with a sick child can help prevent you from catching and spreading the cold.