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Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
Happy winter solstice! At last, we've made it to 'The Shortest Day'
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dec. 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Susan Cooper, who wrote the solstice poem "The Shortest Day," collaborated with illustrator Carson Ellis on a new picture book.
From the NPR archives.
From the NPR archives.
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There is lots of evidence—in the form of small, randomised controlled trials—in support of many child-care schemes. But there is one big issue with expanding them from pre-school all the way down to infancy
Universal child care can hurt children
Its growing popularity in America is a concern
econ.st
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
There is lots of evidence—in the form of small, randomised controlled trials—in support of many child-care schemes. But there is one big issue with expanding them from pre-school all the way down to infancy
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It’s good to explain that the CDC is lying and vaccines still unequivocally do not cause autism, even if it just reaches one person on here who has doubts. But the fight is out there, not in here; and the time to let go of the information deficit model of science communication was decades ago
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 AM
It’s good to explain that the CDC is lying and vaccines still unequivocally do not cause autism, even if it just reaches one person on here who has doubts. But the fight is out there, not in here; and the time to let go of the information deficit model of science communication was decades ago
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Just to review, in the last week the President of the United States:
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Just to review, in the last week the President of the United States:
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
- Refused to condemn the rise of Neo-Nazis in his party
- Tried to block the release of further evidence he sexually abused children
- Encouraged the execution of Congressional Democrats
Those are just factual statements.
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Here's a groundbreaking report that examines how countries around the world have successfully expanded abortion access and protected reproductive rights. The reports offer U.S.-based policymakers proven strategies to counter restrictions and treat abortion as essential health care.
New Reports Bring Global Solutions to Bolster U.S. Lawmakers in the Fight to Protect Reproductive Freedom - O'Neill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) and the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health, released Beyond Borders, a groundbreaking report series that examines how countr...
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Here's a groundbreaking report that examines how countries around the world have successfully expanded abortion access and protected reproductive rights. The reports offer U.S.-based policymakers proven strategies to counter restrictions and treat abortion as essential health care.
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By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
Global Approaches to Abortion as Health Care - O'Neill
The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike at corporate stores across the country, fighting for a fair contract and to stop Starbucks’ union-busting.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas nationwide! #NoContractNoCoffee
America’s unions stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas nationwide! #NoContractNoCoffee
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike at corporate stores across the country, fighting for a fair contract and to stop Starbucks’ union-busting.
America’s unions stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas nationwide! #NoContractNoCoffee
America’s unions stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas nationwide! #NoContractNoCoffee
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Ukraine is not, and never has been, a model of clean governance. That is not why the West has spent some $400bn—and counting—to help defend it. Were Western support to falter, the only winner would be Vladimir Putin econ.st/4ieKcGo
Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Ukraine is not, and never has been, a model of clean governance. That is not why the West has spent some $400bn—and counting—to help defend it. Were Western support to falter, the only winner would be Vladimir Putin econ.st/4ieKcGo
Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images
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US bank deals surge as Trump-era regulators race through approvals on.ft.com/3LFjp9P
US bank deals surge as Trump-era regulators race through approvals
Average time to complete a deal has fallen to four months
on.ft.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
US bank deals surge as Trump-era regulators race through approvals on.ft.com/3LFjp9P
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Behind the niceties, the change in the balance of power between the two leaders was unmistakable ft.trib.al/BAedCf0
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Behind the niceties, the change in the balance of power between the two leaders was unmistakable ft.trib.al/BAedCf0
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The continent has largely exhausted its fossil fuels and has almost entirely banned Russian gas. That leaves renewables, which require fixing the grids
Europe’s need for green electricity is blowing fuses
Grid operators plan to spend hundreds of billions to keep up
econ.st
October 31, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The continent has largely exhausted its fossil fuels and has almost entirely banned Russian gas. That leaves renewables, which require fixing the grids
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Among other results from Yale’s CEO poll, 80% said the White House pressure on the Federal Reserve wasn’t in the best long-term interests of the U.S., and 71% said Trump has weakened the Fed’s independence.
-Fortune
fortune.com/2025/09/19/c...
-Fortune
fortune.com/2025/09/19/c...
Behind closed doors, a majority of CEOs admit they won't boost U.S. investment as tariffs hurt their businesses | Fortune
During a gathering of top CEOs organized by the Yale School of Management, 62% said they don't plan to invest more in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure.
fortune.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Among other results from Yale’s CEO poll, 80% said the White House pressure on the Federal Reserve wasn’t in the best long-term interests of the U.S., and 71% said Trump has weakened the Fed’s independence.
-Fortune
fortune.com/2025/09/19/c...
-Fortune
fortune.com/2025/09/19/c...
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The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
www.npr.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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LastPass warns fake GitHub repos are pushing the Atomic infostealer to macOS via SEO links. Don't run Terminal installs: https://innovirtuoso.com/cybersecurity/lastpass-sounds-the-alarm-fake-github-repos-are-pushing-atomic-stealer-to-macos-users/
LastPass Sounds the Alarm: Fake GitHub Repos Are Pushing Atomic Stealer to macOS Users
If you searched “Install LastPass on MacBook” (or any popular app) and clicked the first GitHub result, would you trust it? That’s exactly what threat actors are banking on. According to LastPass, a widespread SEO-poisoning campaign is flooding search results with malicious GitHub repositories that
innovirtuoso.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
LastPass warns fake GitHub repos are pushing the Atomic infostealer to macOS via SEO links. Don't run Terminal installs: https://innovirtuoso.com/cybersecurity/lastpass-sounds-the-alarm-fake-github-repos-are-pushing-atomic-stealer-to-macos-users/
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Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report. www.axios.com/2025/09/19/b...
Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report with no explanation
There is heightened concern about the future of key government statistics, including politicization and accuracy.
www.axios.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report. www.axios.com/2025/09/19/b...
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Norway is once again turning to Britain to replenish its navy. It is part of a wider boon for the country’s shipyards
Will British shipbuilders rule the waves again?
Britain’s naval dockyards prepare for a building boom
econ.st
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Norway is once again turning to Britain to replenish its navy. It is part of a wider boon for the country’s shipyards
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I’m a big fan of @nataliecompton.bsky.social, and she did a great job capturing the challenges and joys we have making our TV shows. Check out her @washingtonpost.com article at wapo.st/4oKkUTl — and join us behind the scenes as my crew and I film our London special, coming soon to public TV!
August 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I’m a big fan of @nataliecompton.bsky.social, and she did a great job capturing the challenges and joys we have making our TV shows. Check out her @washingtonpost.com article at wapo.st/4oKkUTl — and join us behind the scenes as my crew and I film our London special, coming soon to public TV!
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We have a temporary producer position open at @planetmoney.bsky.social. Share with your friends in audio! job-boards.greenhouse.io/nationalpubl...
Temporary Producer I, Planet Money
New York, New York, United States
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July 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We have a temporary producer position open at @planetmoney.bsky.social. Share with your friends in audio! job-boards.greenhouse.io/nationalpubl...
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Some companies that have continued to take action to decarbonise have grown more reluctant to parade their efforts
The remarkable rise of “greenhushing”
Businesses once trumpeted their climate goals. Now they are quietly plugging away
econ.st
July 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Some companies that have continued to take action to decarbonise have grown more reluctant to parade their efforts