Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Minnesota Bookseller Recommends 3 Summer Porch Reads
Sue Zumberge of Subtext Books shares her favorite books for summer reading: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard and Wake Up, Island by Mary Casanova.
Tens Of Thousands Struggle To Cope After Major Floods In Louisiana
Tens of thousands of people are trying to return home and deal with massive property damage after major flooding in Baton Rouge, La. Many key institutions, such as hospitals, are barely functioning. Meanwhile, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are meeting with local officials in a bid to help the state recover.
Hillary Clinton Highlights Voter Registration Efforts In Philadelphia
Hillary Clinton is highlighting voter registration efforts in Philadelphia, as Donald Trump has been talking about concerns over the legitimacy of the voting system in that state.
Short Answers To Big Questions: The Power Of Earth's Magnetic Field
All Things Considered asked listeners to ask our resident astrophysicist big questions, so we can give you short answers. Today we explore magnetic fields and explain why they are so powerful on Earth.
Chinese Swimmer Fu Yuanhui Celebrated For Breaking Period Taboo
Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui became a fan favorite due to her unvarnished enthusiasm after medaling in the backstroke. Now, her candor about the misery of menstruation has captured the attention of the Chinese audience, for whom women's menstrual periods are an even more taboo subject than in the West.
Tensions Remain High In Milwaukee After Weekend Of Unrest
As Milwaukee residents cope with two nights of protests after a police shooting of a suspect they say was armed, NPR looks at the history of tension between police there and the minority community.
Clinton Campaigns With Vice President Biden In Scranton, Penn.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton campaigned Monday with Vice President Joe Biden in his hometown of Scranton, Penn.