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8:08am Aug 08, 2022Health & Safety Health & Safety
Efforts are underway to reduce the high costs of prescription drugs for U.S. patients
In an effort to reduce the high price of prescription drugs, some states and companies are taking their own measures. A not-for-profit company says it aims to introduce low-cost insulin by 2024. -
7:22am Aug 08, 2022Economy Economy Politics & Government
Inflation Reduction Act aims to lower costs in multiple areas of the economy
NPR's A Martinez talks to Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, about the Senate passing a major climate, health care and tax bill. Deese discusses what's in it and what isn't. -
7:22am Aug 08, 2022Politics & Government Politics & Government
The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act and it moves on to the House
After months of negotiations, Senate Democrats passed a major climate, health care and tax bill — a centerpiece of President Biden's agenda. Vice President Harris broke the 50-50 tie. -
6:52am Aug 08, 2022Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety
News brief: Senate passes major bill, Blinken in South Africa, health poll
Senate Democrats pass a climate, health care and tax bill after months of negotiations. Secretary of State Blinken holds high-level talks in South Africa. A poll delves into some racial disparities. -
6:37am Aug 08, 2022Music & Culture Music & Culture
Dua Lipa is now an honorary ambassador of the European nation Kosovo
The pop star's parents are from Kosovo and Dua Lipa lived there briefly as a teen before moving back to the U.K. She told her 85 million Instagram followers all about being honored by the president. -
6:37am Aug 08, 2022
Ever been busted for sleeping on the job? Here's one that pays you to sleep
A brand of mattress is looking for part-timers to sleep in their stores. Casper says the ideal candidate should have "exceptional sleeping ability" and the "ability to sleep through anything." -
Claire Harbage / NPR 5:49am Aug 08, 2022World News World NewsHamid Karzai stays on in Afghanistan — hoping for the best, but unable to leave
When the Taliban reclaimed Kabul last August, the U.S.-backed government collapsed and hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled the country. Former president Hamid Karzai was not one of them. -
Lauren Dunn / Ari Leff 5:07am Aug 08, 2022Arts Arts Music & Culture Health & SafetyLauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'
One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing. -
5:07am Aug 08, 2022National National
Young activists have pushed Florida to set clean energy goals
by Amy GreenThe state is expected to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. The new climate targets are thanks to about 200 young activists who demanded change from state leaders. -
5:07am Aug 08, 2022National National
3 men face sentencing for federal hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery's death
by Benjamin PayneThe three white men who killed Ahmaud Arbery face sentencing for federal hate crimes Monday. Jurors found that race was a motivating factor when they chased and shot the Black jogger in 2020. -
5:07am Aug 08, 2022National National
What legal implications arise after Indiana approves an abortion ban?
NPR's A Martínez speaks with law professor Melissa Murray about Indiana's new abortion ban, which is the first law restricting abortion since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. -
5:07am Aug 08, 2022National National Politics & Government
Texas Gov. Abbott's lead over Democratic challenger O'Rourke is narrowing
by Wade GoodwynThe Texas gubernatorial race is tightening, despite polls earlier this year that indicated an overwhelming lead by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over former Rep. Beto O'Rourke.