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May 16, 2022
With inflation, California worries about progress on poverty
California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents.
May 16, 2022
California church shooter was motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, officials say
A gunman killed a 52-year-old man and wounded five others in an attack at a Southern California church on Sunday, authorities said.
May 14, 2022
Five things to know about nuclear power in California
Gov. Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California.
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May 14, 2022
A salty dispute: California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects desalination plant
The commission, in a marathon session today, killed a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach that’s been debated for more than 20 years.
May 13, 2022
Interview: Cal Fire’s staffing shortage, and a bill that could bring in more firefighters
Cal Fire has been facing staffing shortages for years. While most municipal fire stations have three firefighters per engine, Cal Fire has an average of 2.7, requiring employees to work forced overtime and causing severe mental health issues.
With California budget surplus projected at $97 billion, Newsom proposes driver rebates, more reproductive health funding
The governor’s revised budget proposal is an update to the spending plan he released in January, using new tax revenue data. It’s just a wishlist, part of a lengthy process in which state leaders decide how to use Californians’ tax dollars.
Classic jazz revitalized in new release by Catherine Russell
The celebrated singer hearkens back to the roots of an American art form and gives them new life in her newest album, "Send For Me."
May 12, 2022
War in Ukraine live updates: Finland abandons neutrality and will move to immediately join NATO
Bridget Brink, a career diplomat who is President Biden's pick to serve as ambassador to Ukraine, will be on Capitol Hill today before the Senate Foreign Relations committee for a confirmation hearing.
May 11, 2022
Rural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy Predator
Tulare County officials hope the region will soon be a testing ground for a new generation of technology in a centuries-old war: Human vs. Mosquito.
May 11, 2022
California spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even more
Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
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Business
Elon Musk says doubt about spam accounts could doom Twitter deal
May 17, 2022
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the social media platform are fake or spam.
National Security
Congress is holding its first UFO hearing in more than 50 years
May 17, 2022
The hearing, which will include testimony from military intelligence officials, is the first on the subject since 1969. It will be livestreamed on the House Intelligence Committee's YouTube channel.
Book Reviews
In 'This Time Tomorrow,' Emma Straub looks at the pieces that make a life
May 17, 2022
Emma Straub's new novel is a charmer that unleashes the magic of time travel to sweeten its exploration of some heavy themes like mortality, the march of time, and how small choices can alter a life.
Planet Money
The case for revolutionizing child care in America
May 17, 2022
A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.
Race
Delaware State University to file a complaint with DOJ after bus search incident
May 17, 2022
Tony Allen, Delaware State University's president, says once the complaint is officially filed, it will be made available to the campus community to read.
Race
The 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory isn't fringe anymore, it's mainstream
May 17, 2022
A racist conspiracy theory is believed to have motivated the suspected gunman in the Buffalo attack. It was once a fringe belief, but it's found its way into the mainstream.
Tiny Desk Contest
Announcing the winner of the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest
May 17, 2022
Choosing one winner from all the incredible entries NPR Music receives each year is no small feat — but this year, one songwriter gave a captivating performance that rose to the top.
National
From across the Pacific, Taiwan's president castigates California shooting
May 17, 2022
The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California.
Culture
In Appreciation of Teachers: Share a poem
May 17, 2022
As the school year draws to a close, is there a teacher who has inspired you? Share with us a poem showing your appreciation for educators who have inspired you.
Europe
Shelter.Lviv started on Instagram. It's now helped house 4,000 women and children
May 17, 2022
More than 14 million people have been displaced by the war in Ukraine. One shelter in the western city of Lviv has helped thousands of women and children. It now has only about 100 occupants left.
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