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Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
The U.S. economy performed better than expected in 2023. A 2024 preview
Will the economy continue to bubble like freshly-popped champagne, or will we suffer a hangover from inflation and high interest rates. Forecasters expect somewhat slower growth and lower inflation.
Morning news brief
by Rob Schmitz
This year is set to be a consequential one in U.S. politics. The U.S. economy performed better than many expected — what's ahead for 2024? Companies working on climate solutions are embracing AI.
Educators rethink how to teach reading after flaws are revealed in prior methods
Some states have passed laws or implemented policies related to evidence-based reading instruction — as two-thirds of children struggle to read. How are colleges that train teachers responding?
Inspired by 'blue zones': 7 daily habits to live a longer, healthier life
by Allison Aubrey
People typically take stock and resolve to make healthy changes around the new year. Blue zones, the longest-lived communities on earth, offer lessons on habits that promote health and longevity.
What changed after a California school district banned teaching critical race theory?
by Sandhya Dirks
More than a year after a Southern California school district banned the teaching of critical race theory, some Temecula Valley Unified students say it's resulted in more racism.
New Year's Day means a slate of college football bowl games
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post sports columnist and ESPN panelist, about the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The winners will play for college football's national championship
How companies are using artificial intelligence to tackle global warming
From detecting fires to looking for lithium, many companies that are working on climate solutions are embracing artificial intelligence as a tool.
The reason why there are many Jan. 1 birthdays in Pakistan and Afghanistan
by Diaa Hadid
January 1 is a common birthday in Pakistan and Afghanistan because 1/1 is an easy date for people to remember in cultures that don't follow Western standards of time.
As Russia-Ukraine war nears 2-year mark, Putin says no peace until goals are achieved
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City, about Russian President Putin's vision as Moscow grows increasingly isolated.
Grapes used in champagne may become harder to grow because of climate change
Global warming is impacting grape crops that are used to produce champagne. Some regions outside of Champagne, France, are hoping to carry the torch.
Morning news brief
Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza. Polish truckers block traffic at the Poland-Ukraine border. A federal judge has approved Georgia's newly revised political maps.