Photos: 'No Kings' #protests across the country : The Picture Show : NPR

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From #NPR #NationalPublicRadio
March 28, 2026

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RaiNews: Usa, la National Public Radio trasforma lo storico logo per un mese: "In difesa della curiosità"

È la prima volta nei 56 anni di storia della NPR che il suo logo viene modificato. La NPR ha subito un taglio drastico dei fondi dall'amministrazione Trump. In totale sono stati tagliati 1,1 miliardi di dollari di finanziamenti per i media pubblici

Use, National Public Radio transforms the historic logo for a month: “In Defense of Curiosity”

This is the first time in the 56 years of NPR’s history that its logo is being changed. NPR has experienced a drastic cut in funding from the Trump administration. A total of $1.1 billion in funding for public media has been cut.

#NationalPublicRadio #first #Trump

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"Flagstaff, Ariz., Cambridge, Mass., Eugene, Ore. and Santa Cruz, Calif., are among a list of at least 30 localities that have either deactivated their Flock cameras or canceled their contracts since the beginning of 2025 – with much of the activity happening in just the last three months….Flock's #AI-powered cameras scan license plates as well as vehicles' identifying details….Santa Cruz was among a number of California cities that learned their local data had been shared with Flock's national network without city officials' knowledge or intent. It was alarming to some officials given that state laws forbid cities from sharing license plate data with federal or out-of-state agencies, or assisting federal immigration enforcement.” Report by Jude Joffe-Block for @npr
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#immigration #surveillance #LicensePlateReaders #MontereyBay #SantaCruz

"How to register to vote in the 2026 primaries,” from #NationalPublicRadio / @npr https://apps.npr.org/voter-registration-2026-mail/

Our post, including specific tips for State of California, and Monterey County: https://bikemonterey.org/register-and-vote.html

#Democracy #RegisterAndVote #USA #Vote #Vote2026 #ActOnClimate #ClimateJustice

Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization? – Life Kit – NPR

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Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?

February 10, 2026, 3:00 AM ET, 12-Minute Listen. Transcript

Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insurance company, meaning you’ll need pre-approval before you can receive care. This episode, health care reporter Sarah Boden shares tips on making the prior authorization process as smooth as possible — so you can save yourself frustration and get medical support sooner.

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Money tips no one taught you – Life Kit – NPR

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Money tips no one taught you

February 3, 20263:00 AM ET, 21-Minute Listen

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You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) – but you want to go deeper. What else do you need to know about managing your money? Ever heard of capturing the carry on your debt, for example? Finance experts share their top tips on handling debt, investing, taxes and more.

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Partial government shutdown begins: Here’s what’s to know – NPR

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What to know about the partial government shutdown

January 31, 202612:01 AM ET

By Lexie Schapitl

The U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to meet a deadline of midnight on Friday to complete work on a spending package to prevent funding from running out across multiple federal departments.

While funding has technically expired, Congress appears within striking distance of breaking the impasse that has led funds to expire across large stretches of government, including the Department of Defense, the State Department and the Department of Health and Human Services. 

On Friday, the Senate approved legislation to fund each of these remaining government agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September, while also agreeing to a two-week stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. That two-week continuing resolution is designed to allow lawmakers to negotiate reforms at the agency after federal immigration officers in Minnesota killed two U.S. citizens this month.

However, the legislation must now be approved by the House, which is on recess until Monday. President Trump has already endorsed the package, and lawmakers in the lower chamber are expected to vote on it soon after their return to Washington.

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Senate passes funding deal, as lawmakers hope for only a short-term partial shutdown

Just a week ago, Congress appeared on track to approve nearly $1.3 trillion in spending for defense, health, transportation, housing and more in a single package before the deadline.

But the second deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers upended those plans, as Democrats pledged to withhold support for the funding package without policy changes on immigration enforcement.

Now that the Senate has voted, the fate of the legislation moves to the House. Here’s what to know:

House recess makes a short-term funding lapse inevitable

Under the Senate agreement, Senators voted on five appropriations bills — Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; State; and Financial services and general government — to fund those agencies through September. They also approved a two-week extension of Homeland Security funding to give negotiators more time to consider potential reforms.

But the House, which had previously approved a package to fund all six departments, needs to vote again on the amended package.

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Mexican president says her country has paused oil shipments to Cuba
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January 28, 20262:44 AM ET
By The #AssociatedPress

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President #ClaudiaSheinbaum said Tuesday her government has at least temporarily stopped oil shipments to #Cuba, but struck an ambiguous tone, saying the pause was part of general fluctuations in oil supplies and that it was a "sovereign decision" not made under pressure from the United States.

Sheinbaum was responding to inquiries on whether the state oil company #Pemex had cut off oil shipments to Cuba in the wake of mounting pressure from #US President Donald #Trump that #Mexico distance itself from the Cuban government...

#EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#CubaSolidarity
#LetCubaLive
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba
#VivaCuba #CubaSí #AbajoElBloqueo #SolidaridadConCuba
#LatinAmerica #Caribbean
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Senators call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti – NPR

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Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti

January 25, 20262:02 PM ET

By Luke Garrett

Congressional leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration’s account of the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen shot dead by federal officers during an immigration enforcement protest in Minneapolis Saturday.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accused the administration of a “cover up” Sunday and said the federal government is ignoring a court order that allows state investigators to access evidence in Pretti’s killing.

“Our state investigators had to get a warrant to have access to the evidence of the shooting of Alex Pretti,” Smith said. “And even then, the federal agents refused to give them access to the evidence. So this looks very much like another cover up.”

Pretti’s killing has prompted strong bipartisan condemnation, a forceful defense from the Trump administration and the prospect of another government shutdown, this one over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. ICE is part of DHS.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a reported statement Saturday that her department will lead the investigation into the killing. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told CBS News Sunday that his department hasn’t received any cooperation or information from the federal government.

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warned the Trump administration against any attempt to shut out local and state law enforcement from the investigation.

“There must be a thorough and impartial investigation into yesterday’s Minneapolis shooting,” Tillis said in a post Sunday morning. “Any administration official who rushes to judgment and tries to shut down an investigation before it begins are doing an incredible disservice to the nation and to President Trump’s legacy.”

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., also called for a “full joint federal and state investigation” and said the “credibility of ICE and DHS are at stake” in a statement.

On Sunday, Trump administration officials continued to defend the federal agents who killed Pretti. The head of President Trump’s immigration operation, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, told CNN that the federal agents are “the victims” and said Pretti “perpetrated violence” during an active immigration enforcement operation.

“That suspect injected himself into that law enforcement situation with a weapon,” Bovino said.

The video evidence and eyewitness accounts that have surfaced so far refute that assertion. There has been no evidence that NPR has verified of Pretti brandishing his handgun at any time during the encounter with federal agents.

On Saturday, Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said if a U.S. citizen approaches law enforcement with a gun, federal officers “will be legally justified in shooting you.”

The powerful National Rifle Association and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., criticized Essayli.

“Carrying a firearm is not a death sentence, it’s a Constitutionally protected God-given right, and if you don’t understand this you have no business in law enforcement or government,” Massie said on X.

Chair of the House Oversight Committee James Comer, R-Ky., suggested Sunday that Trump remove ICE from Minneapolis because local law enforcement aren’t cooperating .

“If the mayor and the governor are going to put our ICE officials in harm’s way, and there’s a chance of losing more innocent lives or whatever, then maybe go to another city and let the people of Minneapolis decide do we want to continue to have all of these illegals,” Comer said on Fox News.

Congressional criticism of the White House from even a small number of House and Senate Republicans has been rare in Trump’s second presidency. But it remains unclear what if anything the GOP-led Congress will do to force a local and federal investigation.

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are poised to block government funding in response to the Minnesota killings by DHS officers.

Both the House and Senate have passed full-year funding for only some parts of the federal government — such as the Commerce, Justice, and Interior departments. But funding for some of the country’s largest departments, like the Pentagon or DHS, have yet to pass the Senate.

Last week, the House passed measure to fund these remaining departments. In the Senate, Republicans will need Democrats to pass the funding package — which requires at least 60 votes to advance.

“When they’re killing two constituents in my state, and they’re taking 2-year-olds out of the arms of their moms, and they are taking an elder Hmong man out of his house and putting him out there in his underwear and then figuring out they have the wrong man,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said on NBC News Sunday. “No, I am not voting for this funding.”

On Saturday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would not vote to advance the spending package if it includes DHS funding.

Senate Democrats are set to hold a conference call Sunday evening to discuss their legislative strategy, according to two sources familiar with the plans but not authorized to share details publicly. If any changes are made to the spending package, the House would have to return to Capitol Hill and approve the Senate changes.

The funding deadline is Friday.

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The delightful history behind serendipity suggests it’s not mere luck – NPR

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The delightful history behind serendipity suggests it’s not mere luck

January 7, 20265:00 AM ET, Heard on All Things Considered

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In the new year, we can all use some serendipity, right?

Since the word was coined in the 18th century, “serendipity” has been used to describe all kinds of scientific and technological breakthroughs, including penicillin, the microwave oven and Velcro. (More on these below.)

The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments. And let’s not forget that it was the name of the charming 2001 romantic comedy about two strangers — played by John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale — meeting and reuniting during chance encounters.

“Serendipity” — as the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it — is “the ability to find valuable or agreeable things not sought for” or “luck that takes the form of such finding.”

While the word has often been associated with good fortune or happy accidents, its origin suggests that serendipity goes beyond just happenstance. Some researchers argue that serendipity can be acquired through skill and that opportunities for serendipitous moments occur more frequently than we realize.

In this week’s installment of NPR’s Word of the Week, we dive into the roots of serendipity, its impact throughout history and tips on how we can cultivate it ourselves.

Serendipity’s wayward journey

While serendipity is all about the unexpected, its origins are less mysterious.

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