135,000 Masked Fans Expected At Indy 500
With the Indy 500 back in action Sunday, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nate Ryan of NBC Sports about what to expect and how the race is handling COVID-19 safety precautions.
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Senate Republicans Have Blocked Jan. 6 Commission
Senate Republicans blocked a plan to move forward on legislation Friday to establish a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Head Of Cybersecurity Firm That Detected USAID Hack Explains What Happened
A group linked to Russian intelligence got into an email account used by USAID. Rachel Martin talks to Steven Adair, who runs the cybersecurity firm that detected the attack.
What You Need To Know About Biden's Budget
Biden plans to unveil a budget Friday showing a huge expansion of spending. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget about what we know.
Travel Tips For Your Post-Vaccination Memorial Day Weekend
COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway. Here's how to avoid them.
The Year We Learned to Cook Seafood At Home, And Sent Prices Soaring
A lot of Americans learned to shuck oysters and cook fish at home during the pandemic. Now that restaurants are getting back to normal, there's a supply crunch.
Homebuyers Squeezed As Western States See Prices Double Or More In Last Decade
The pandemic has made the housing market even tighter in the mountain West, where first-time buyers are trying to decide whether this is just the future or a bubble headed eventually for a bust.
Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office
Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can legally require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office. But workers can claim exceptions.
Months After Texas Blackouts, Critics Say Lawmakers Aren't Doing Enough
After February's deadly blackout, Texas lawmakers are taking steps to protect energy infrastructure from a cold freeze. But critics say they're not going far enough to prevent another disaster.
Senate Republicans, White House Move Closer To Infrastructure Deal
The White House says a new counteroffer from Senate Republicans on funding for roads and bridges is encouraging, but there are still a lot of hurdles to overcome before reaching a deal.