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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.
Why Turkey is opposed to Sweden's bid to join NATO
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Alper Coskun, former deputy permanent representative for Turkey's NATO mission, about Turkey's objection to Sweden's NATO bid.
Treasury Secretary Yellen heads to China in the latest attempt to smooth relations
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Arthur Kroeber author of China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, about the state of U.S.-China interdependence ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit.
Biden wants Sweden admitted to NATO now. What's the real reason for the delay?
President Biden is meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as the White House works to convince Turkey to approve Sweden joining NATO. A meeting of NATO members is slated for next week.
Judge blocks government agencies from most communication with tech companies
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Cat Zakrezewski about the judge's decision which was in response to a lawsuit that claims right-wing viewpoints are being suppressed online.
As much of the U.S. deals with summer heat, a Colorado ski resort still has snow
by Lucas Brady Woods
A large part of the country is suffering under a heat dome, but some people are still skiing in Colorado. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 4, 2023.)
Morning news brief
Profound effects of gun violence extends to entire communities. President Biden meets Sweden's leader to talk about NATO. A judge rules in a GOP lawsuit to limit government contact with tech firms.
Robot takes the stage as guest conductor for South Korea's national orchestra
The nearly six-foot-tall android waved a baton to keep time. Since the robot can't listen to the music it's conducting, the orchestra's main conductor gets to keep his job — at least for now.
Americans relished in a July Fourth tradition: competitive hot dog eating
Joey Chestnut won for the 16th time. He finished 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes — short of his record of 76. On the women's side, returning champ Miki Sudo scarfed down 39.5 hot dogs — her ninth win.
Forward Party faces uphill battle as it preps to run its first slate of candidates
by Scott Maucione
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's Forward Party is preparing to put up its first candidates in 2024.
Some staff are disenchanted after REI did not voluntarily recognize new union
by Alina Selyukh
Despite its reputation as a progressive employer, REI has balked at recognizing its newly unionized workers.
Fashion innovators are looking for sustainable ways to make clothes.
by Iman Maani
The fashion industry is one of the world's big polluters, but innovators are looking to circular design for solutions.
Wham's story as told by the duo, Andrew Ridgely and the late George Michael
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Chris Smith, director of Netflix's documentary WHAM! — George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley went from school friends to global stars.