All Things Considered
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The IRS commissioner faced tough questions from Senate Finance Committee
by Scott Horsley
Senators quizzed IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel about the just-finished tax-filing season and what's ahead for the government's tax collector.
Slovakia's elections could have big implications for Europe and war in Ukraine
by Rob Schmitz
Slovakia, a member of both NATO and the EU, holds national elections on Saturday. The likely winner is an party that rejects NATO's military support of Ukraine and is sympathetic toward Russia.
'It was a photographer's dream': Remembering the Sycamore Gap tree
A 200-year-old beloved tree in northern England, was vandalized and cut down this week. Visitors have shared their memories of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree.
She got similar chemo in two different states. Why were the bills so different?
by Arielle Zionts
A breast cancer patient discovered firsthand how the cost of health care can vary dramatically depending on where you live.
Child care funding cliff is turning back the clock on gains for workers
by Andrea Hsu
September 30 marks the end of federal emergency funding for child care facilities. After several years of stability, day care centers now face difficult choices about how to operate with less.
European Union pressured to stop the flood of foreign investment in soccer clubs
by H.J. Mai
Money from Gulf States has distorted the balance of power among European soccer clubs. Now there's a push to regulate outside money coming into the sport.
Brian Jordan Alvarez' internet ear worm says 'you deserve to sit'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez about his silly video turned viral musical sensation: Sitting
How older voters feel about voting for older presidents
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with seniors about electing a president their age.
Black leader and activist continue to push for student debt cancelation
by Cory Turner
Though the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan for broad-based student loan relief, Black political leaders and activists continue their fight for debt cancelation.
Quagga Mussels Invade Idaho
by Rachel Cohen
Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.
Ten of thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers could strike over understaffing
by Danielle Kaye
75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser facilities across the U.S. could go on strike next week, largely due to understaffing concerns, if their unions and Kaiser don't reach an agreement by Saturday.