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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RFK Jr. has deep experience of opioid addiction. His solutions are controversial
His plan for solving the nation’s drug overdose crisis is also drawing criticism from many of the country’s top addiction experts.
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How have sanctions impacted Russia in the past?
The Kremlin survived past pressure imposed by sanctions.
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String-Flo combines yoga with live string quintet
There are as many flavors of yoga as there are classes — yoga with baby goats or in the treetops. Soon, there could be a live string quintet playing music specifically composed for your practice at a yoga studio near you.
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Exposure to toxins early in life linked to lower IQ
Unregulated chemicals found in everything from the foods we eat to the mattresses we sleep on have caused a health crisis among children.
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How to protect your pet from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food.
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Why one Chicago alderman wants to work with Trump on immigration
Chicago is a sanctuary city and currently bans local police from working with federal immigration officials.
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Texas writer and singer-songwriter team up on 'Postcards from the Border'
The intent of Oscar Casares and Carrie Rodriguez is to challenge distorted notions of the Texas-Mexico border and portray it as, simply, their homeland.
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Goodbye, BMI: Experts outline new guidance for determining healthy range of body fat
People recovering from eating disorders say the focus on weight and BMI can be triggering and counterproductive.
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Texas lawmakers move to require Ten Commandments in classrooms
Texas lawmakers plan on picking up an idea passed in Louisiana last year and now blocked in court — requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools.
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Landlord and tenant seek common ground on housing
A landlord and a man seeking Section 8 housing discover that they agree on something mundane but maddening: the massive amount of paperwork required to find and manage housing.
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Elon Musk turns his attention to schools in Texas
The billionaire is expected to take a prominent, unofficial role in the second Trump administration.
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FDA proposes new label for packaged food and drinks
In the waning days of the Biden administration, the agency has proposed requiring a new label on the front of packaged food and drinks aimed at helping Americans make healthier food choices.