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A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow.
by Jasmine Garsd
Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy
With 'Barbie' leading the way, 2023 was a big year for women in film
by Bob Mondello
2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film. Barbie's led the way, and lots of films are following.
Congressional spending bill will avoid a government shutdown — for now
by Eric McDaniel
Congress is moving forward with a spending bill approach that could lead to rolling shutdown deadlines next year.
Biden and Xi-Jinping have a lot to discuss at their first in-person meeting this week
by John Ruwitch
President Biden is to hold his first in-person meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping, in California on Wednesday. The two leaders have a lot to discuss when they sit down.
A major Los Angeles freeway has been closed indefinitely
by Makenna Sievertson
One of the largest freeways going in and out of downtown Los Angeles is closed indefinitely
A UN gathering on addressing plastic waste draws a variety of voices
by Julia Simon
A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.
The Unsung Hero who saved her from a devastating car crash
by Nellie Gilles
In this week's Unsung Hero, Thea Rhiannon thanks a stranger who saved her life after a car crash.
Radio Diaries: How one NYC hotel tenant spread kindness for decades
by Nellie Gilles
Hisako Hasegawa lived for decades in a New York City hotel, and was a mystery to those around her. And all through the years, she would return small favors with extreme kindness.
Here's what to know on Taylor Tomlinson, one of late-night TV's newest hosts
by Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans gives an intro to Taylor Tomlinson, who will soon make her debut as the late-night TV host of After Midnight.
Many say it's a bad time to buy a house. So who's still going for it?
by Scott Horsley
85% of Americans say it's a "bad time" to buy a house. So who's still buying in the current market? An annual survey from the National Association of Realtors offers some insight.
Proposed congressional spending plan leaves out military aid for Ukraine and Israel
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser about Congress' upcoming spending plan and how that relates to funding for Ukraine.
A look into how Gaza's hospitals are struggling to get by
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Doctors Without Borders deputy operations manager for Palestine Dr. Amber Alayyan about the situation in Gaza's hospitals.