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Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.
Hurricane Ida Came Ashore In Louisiana But Now It's Affecting More States
NPR's A Martínez talks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about the extent of the storm's damage across the nation. Historic flooding due to Ida inundated the East Coast — killing several people.
Chinese Actress Disappears From Social Media As China Cracks Down On Influencers
by John Ruwitch
Movie star Zhao Wei, also known as Vicki Zhao, has seen her work disappear from the internet as the country continues to tighten restrictions on figures with a lot of social influence.
Brazil's President Mobilizes His Base. And Like Him, They're Bikers
by Philip Reeves
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is a biker, as are many of his supporters and it is a theme at his rallies. But in Brazil, biker culture is not just for the far-right.
Power Grids Feel The Pressure Of Intense Storms Driven By Climate Change
by Jeff Brady
Hurricane Ida destroyed major transmission towers designed to withstand strong winds. As President Biden pursues a massive grid buildout, energy infrastructure will need to be more climate resilient.
Astrid Cooper Might Be The Youngest Musuem Curator Ever
The 5-year-old girls debuts an art show at the University of Bath in the U.K. this month. It's called: My Kid Could've Done That! In it, 15 contemporary artists create works along side their children.
COVID-19 Cases Among Georgia's School-Age Children Are At A Record High
by Grant Blakenship
Only about half of Georgia's public schools have mask mandates, and three weeks into the school year outbreaks have prompted quarantines that are upending students' lives.
A Crowded Field In Ohio Is Working On Developing Electric Flying Cars
by Ann Thompson
It's the Jetsons 2.0. A number of electric flying car companies are setting up shop in Ohio. A half dozen are working in its southwestern region to be near the necessary tech and weather patterns.
Florida Man Spearheads A Massive Rescue Effort Out Of Afghanistan
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Zach Van Meter, a private equity investor who organized the Commercial Task Force to help evacuate people from Afghanistan, and get them resettled in another country.
Southeast Louisiana Is Forced To Deal With Multiple Challenges Following Ida's Rath
Following Hurricane Ida's powerful strike on Louisiana, the state is struggling to cope with the aftermath. Power is out for a million homes and businesses, food and fuel are both in short supply.
The Aftermath Of Hurricane Ida Dumps Record Rain On The Northeast
The remnants of Hurricane Ida are causing problems far from where it came ashore in Louisiana. In New York City, a deluge of water closed all but one subway line. Surrounding areas had major flooding.
There Are Fears The Taliban Will Interfere With The Saffron Harvest
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mohammad, an ex-interpreter for the U.S. military, whose company works with Afghan farmers to grow saffron for the U.S. market, about the effects of the Taliban takeover.
High Prices, Lack Of Crab Meat Forces Maryland Chef To Get Creative With Tofu
Maryland is famous for its crab cakes. But high prices and a shortage of a crab has Baltimore chef John Shields doing something radical: put tofu in the region's iconic crab cakes.