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Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers in extreme heat

5:08am April 15, 2024

by Jessica Meszaros

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law that prevents cities or counties from creating protections for workers who labor in the state's often extreme and dangerous heat.

After using the Lenire device for an hour each day for 12 weeks, Victoria Banks says her tinnitus is "barely noticeable."

Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief

5:08am April 15, 2024

by Allison Aubrey

More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.

The United Nations Security Council holds a meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including Iran's recent attack against Israel, at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sunday.

Iran attacked Israel, escalating an already volatile conflict. Here's what to know

9:39pm April 14, 2024

Iran launched an unprecedented barrage of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend. Israel and allies shot down nearly all of the weapons. Israel called for sanctions on Iran.

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California's salmon fishing season is canceled

5:53pm April 14, 2024

by Ezra David Romero

California's salmon fishing season has been canceled — again. The fish have dwindled as a result of drought, heat waves, agriculture and damming.

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How lawyers with high-profile clients approach jury selection

5:21pm April 14, 2024

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with attorney Camille Vasquez about how defense attorneys approach jury selection when they have a high-profile client.

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Why Japan is heavily invested in North Carolina

5:21pm April 14, 2024

by Jay Price

After visiting Washington this week, Japan's prime minister traveled to North Carolina, a key state for Japanese investments. One focus: a new factory to make batteries for electric vehicles.

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30,000 people will run the Boston Marathon. How many porta-potties will it take?

8:11am April 14, 2024

by Hannah Loss

How many porta-potties does it take to relieve the Boston Marathon? A look at the "potty math" behind keeping thirty thousand runners and numerous spectators comfortable.

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Jury selection to begin for Trump's hush money trial

8:11am April 14, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo about Donald Trump's upcoming hush money trial.

NSC spokesman John Kirby on the Biden administration and Israel's response to Iran

8:11am April 14, 2024

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby about Iran's strikes on Israel and what the Biden administration thinks the response should be.

The author's 8-year-old daughter Rosy has a 'kids' license,' showing she has her parents' permission to ride her bike around her Texas hometown.

How to give kids autonomy? 'Anxious Generation' author says a license to roam helps

7:00am April 14, 2024

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.