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As pro-Palestinian protests spread, more university leaders weigh police involvement
by Meg Anderson
As college administrators face growing unrest on campuses, a growing number are grappling with whether to bring in law enforcement to quell the demonstrations.
TSA rules peanut butter is not a solid — it's a liquid
The TSA says peanut butter is a liquid because its shape is dictated by its container. To pass through security, peanut butter in a carry-on needs to be 3.4 oz. or less.
Science backs up the claim: The best waves are created by winds
Scientists used a wave pool designed for surfing to study how wind affects waves. The research will help them predict and track coastal flooding and erosion.
The world's No. 1 competitive pinball player is a 19-year-old
by Matt Bloom
Nineteen-year-old Escher Lefkoff grew up watching his dad play competitive pinball. Now, the son is world champion. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on 3/20/23.)
Fed is expected to boost its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point
The Federal Reserve will decide Wednesday whether to keep raising interest rates to combat high inflation. The decision has been clouded by recent turmoil in the banking system.
For a 2nd day, a union strike will keep some LA students out of classrooms
by Sequoia Carrillo
Hundreds of thousands of students are out of school in Los Angeles. The union representing school support staff began a three-day strike on Tuesday.
Scientists believe they have found a crucial building block of life on an asteroid
by Geoff Brumfiel
It's an intriguing finding that suggests life as we know it may have been seeded by asteroids and meteors.
Biden vetoes his first bill. The White House said it would have been bad for retirees
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jeffrey Sonnenfield, professor of management at Yale University, about investment decisions taking into consideration environmental, social and corporate governance factors.
The Federal Reserve tries to limit any further damage to the banking system
The Federal Reserve is facing a decision this week on whether to raise interest rates again to fight inflation or take a breather to avoid putting more stress on the banking system.
Bolivia's banking issues are not tied to recent U.S. or Swiss turmoil
by Carrie Kahn
Bolivians are lining up for dollars, as their country's foreign reserves are drained and their debt is downgraded to junk status.