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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
Secretary Blinken and China's Xi Jingping didn't reach agreement on military contact
by Michele Kelemen
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese leader Xi Jingping. He called the talks "candid and constructive," but they did not reach an agreement on resuming military-to-military contact.
Israel is reportedly debating a wider offensive after intense battle in the West Bank
by Daniel Estrin
Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in the West Bank have fought one of their most intense battles of the past year, leaving at least five Palestinians killed and scores injured.
Nike is coming out with a soccer cleat specifically for women
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Sophie Downey about the upcoming Nike cleats designed for women. Despite soccer's popularity, it's rare to find cleats that are designed for female athletes.
Three songs for the perfect summer road trip playlist
Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson and NPR Music contributor Marissa Lorusso suggest three songs to make your summer road trip playlist perfect.
Groundwater availability in Arizona will limit development in the Phoenix area
by Katherine Davis-Young
Arizona is limiting development in the Phoenix metro area due to a lack of groundwater. But the development party isn't over.
Finalists for the top teenage piano competition join NPR
The final three participants share thoughts as they headed into final round of Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, where more than 20 teenagers performed classical sonatas and concertos.
Secretary Blinken visits China as country questions sincerity of Biden administration
by John Ruwitch
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held the first of two days of talks with officials in Beijing. Blinken is the first member of President Biden's cabinet to visit China.
A cemetery in Sugar Land, Texas, forces city to confront its history
A new podcast from The Texas Newsroom explores the discovery of a cemetery in Sugar Land, Texas.
Biden has clung to tariffs on China. American business owners say there's a cost
by Asma Khalid
President Biden hung on to a signature piece of his predecessor's economic policy: tariffs on imports of Chinese goods. We explore why they've been kept in place, and what it means to U.S. companies.
It's never too late to explore your gender identity. Here's how to start
by Kyle Norris
Everyone has a gender — and we express it all the time. But if you're an adult starting to think about your gender in a more expansive way, NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to do that.
'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweets
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.