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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How a shifting U.S. role in preventing HIV could impact women in Africa
The United Nation’s HIV/AIDS program estimates millions more deaths around the world over the next four years if U.S. funding does not resume.
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VA doctors and therapists say Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans
Under the Trump administration, federal agencies are calling employees into the office.
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Open water swimmers fight to keep pollution out of the River Avon
A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants and dumping to ensure they're kept clean enough to be safe for swimmers.
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New York exhibit takes visitors inside where Anne Frank lived
For the first time ever, a recreation of the annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from Nazis is available outside of Amsterdam.
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What makes marijuana smell distinctive?
The smell of marijuana has diversified in recent years into a variety of cannabis strains with their own scent profiles.
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Jasmine Rogers makes Broadway debut as Betty Boop
Early reports say she's a star.
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Mandolinist supergroup keeps centuries-old musical tradition alive
Alive Mandolin orchestras were once a big deal in the 1920s. They aren't so popular in the U.S. these days.
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Savannah, Georgia, prepares as more Americans drink less alcohol
Americans are increasingly choosing to drink less or not at all. So what does that mean for party cities across the country?
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As legalized sports betting grows, experts are concerned about lack of addiction treatment
Gambling is now widely legal: 38 states have adopted the practice since the Supreme Court allowed for legalized sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018. But experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling.
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Should Trump have the power to remove anyone in the executive branch at will?
The White House says yes. But for 90 years, the Supreme Court has maintained that there should be exceptions.
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How a rise in vaccine skepticism could affect our preparedness for the next pandemic
Americans have become more polarized about vaccines since the COVID-19 pandemic began. That makes it harder to combat public health threats.
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Breaking Ramadan fast with samosas is a family affair
During Ramadan, Zahra Roach's Muslim faith means she fasts during the day. But she also loves the tradition of making samosas with her family to break their fast together.