Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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West African nation relations fractured
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States — all three nations led by the junta that recently led coups to take power.
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'Shogun' and 'The Bear' lead in Emmy nominations
FX hit "Shogun" leads the pack with 25 nominations.
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Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon
She co-founded the Freedom Singers during the Civil Rights Movement and went on to found the acclaimed acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock.
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Songs are speeding up, thanks to social media
Some of the bestselling songs from last year were reboots of old songs, sped up.
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Gambia rejects bill that would legalize female genital mutilation
While the practice will remain illegal, it is still very prevalent in the country with almost 75% of women aged 19 to 49 identifying as a survivor of FGM.
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Federal government invests $7 billion in solar energy for low-income households
Researchers see solar power as a tool for reducing planet-heating pollution and alleviating poverty.
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Swing state voters share who they're supporting in the 2024 presidential election
Zoila Sánchez is a real estate agent from Las Vegas, Nevada, and Donna Kowalczyk is a retired part-time hair stylist from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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Phoenix moves to provide cold water to combat record heat
Phoenix's efforts to end setting new records for the number of heat-related deaths each year include providing sources of cold water in public places.
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Buddhist temple in Seoul uses DJ to attract new members
Churches, temples and monasteries are closing their doors, as people in many countries are turning away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea.
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Farmworkers face hunger crisis
Many farmworkers responsible for the country’s agricultural bounty cannot afford to feed their families.
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Fighting for the future of LA’s Little Tokyo
Los Angeles' Little Tokyo has been a gathering spot for Japanese Americans for 140 years. But now, it’s at risk of being lost.
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Analyzing the accuracy of immigration claims made on Tuesday night's RNC stage
The hot-button topic of immigration took center stage at night two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.