All Things Considered
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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
by Laurel Wamsley
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Putin says Russia will mobilize up to 300,000 additional troops to fight in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will mobilize up to 300,000 additional troops to fight in Ukraine. Moscow appears poised to annex the Ukrainian territory it currently controls.
President Biden discussed the war in Ukraine, China and climate change at UNGA
by Michele Kelemen
The war in Ukraine is dominating this year's general assembly. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the world body about newly discovered graves in formerly Russian occupied territory.
Some Ukrainian towns are now liberated, but Russian forces left them in shambles
by Jason Beaubien
One Ukrainian woman planted flowers after Russia took over her town — to show she wasn't going anywhere. Now the Russian forces are gone and she and the town are trying to pick up the pieces.
Puerto Rico's infrastructure wasn't ready for the serious flooding that Fiona caused
by Adrian Florido
Hurricane Fiona dumped so much rain on Puerto Rico that its network of rivers flooded, causing catastrophic damage in many communities. It was worsened by poor past planning and development choices.
How mass migrant crossings are impacting the small border town of Rio Grande City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal about the influx of migrants crossing through his south Texas city.
Jailing of former senator raises fears over corrosion of democracy in the Philippines
by Julie McCarthy
The case of a jailed former senator who had spoken out against then-President Rodrigo Duterte highlights concerns about democracy in the Philippines.
The reopening of McDonald's in Ukraine is serving up a reminder of life before war
by Julian Hayda
Many in Ukraine are unfazed by the news that Russia is mobilizing 300,000 troops — and are instead going to McDonald's, which has just reopened.
Remote working may be a win-win for employers, employees and — even the economy
by Greg Rosalsky
Nearly half of the American workforce is now working remotely at least one day a week. And new research shows that many employees consider remote work to be non-negotiable for their employment.
Encore: Apache tribes in Arizona are leading the way in saving Emory oak trees
by Melissa Sevigny
As Emory oak trees in parts of Arizona disappear, members of several Apache tribes are working on a collaborative plan with the U.S. Forest Service and researchers to preserve them.
Montana state courts are blocking 2 attempts to restrict transgender people's rights
by Shaylee Ragar
Montana courts have upheld trans peoples' rights to change gender on their birth certificates and participate in college sports. Conservative leaders accuse the courts of bias toward Democrats.