Blinkin' In The Rain: Florida Bill Would Allow Hazard Lights In Stormy Weather
A provision tucked away in a 38-page transportation bill grants Florida drivers the right to turn on their hazard lights while in motion.
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Labor Secretary Walsh Discusses The Dueling Infrastructure Bills
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about the dueling infrastructure bills presented by Republicans and Democrat leaderships, along with the current health of the labor force.
Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China
The Senate is poised to pass a major bill that would pour billions into science and technology to compete with China. It's one of the few pieces of legislation with strong bipartisan support.
OSHA Was Expected To Issue Emergency Rules Around COVID-19 Safety. It Still Hasn't.
Four months after President Biden signed an executive action aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has yet to issue workplace safety rules.
San Jose's Mayor Says The Gunman Set Fire To His Own Home Before Killing 9
Santa Clara County said a ninth victim in Wednesday's shooting died in a hospital. This brings the death toll to 10, including the gunman.
K-Pop Group BTS And McDonald's Launch Exclusive Meal And Clothing Line
The meal includes Chicken McNuggets, a medium order of french fries, a medium Coke and two new sauces inspired by McDonald's South Korea.
Colorado Becomes 1st State To Ban Legacy College Admissions
Colorado has become the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen.
Why A Lab In Wuhan Is Worth A Closer Look As A Possible Source Of The Pandemic
With the focus shifting again to a Wuhan, China, lab, Dr. Céline Gounder, a COVID-19 adviser to the Biden transition team, says it's important to find the pandemic's origins to prevent the next one.
International Travel Opens To The Vaccinated, But How Do You Prove You Got The Shot?
There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.
We're Seeing A Spike In Workplace Shootings. Here's Why
Although they're still a statistical anomaly, one explanation for the latest uptick in killings is that with the COVID-19 pandemic, perpetrators have had time to plan their attacks, one expert says.