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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The limits of anger and joy in politics: How emotions play a role in elections
Coming out of last week's Democratic National Convention, the word on the lips of many of the party's politicians was "joy" — a word heard over and over again from speakers at the event. But does that joy translate into electoral votes and political success?
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How a new program aims to reduce single-use plastics at the Grand Canyon
A pilot program is underway at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to offer reusable food containers to visitors.
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Pediatrician weighs in on high-tech baby monitors and toddler formula
New parents are buying up a new generation of baby monitors that measure infants’ heart rates, sleep cycles, pulse and more.
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Flight attendants fight for better wages
United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike, the union representing the workers announced on Wednesday.
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The health care fights ahead on the 2024 campaign trail
At last week’s Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and others honed in on protecting abortion rights — marking a stark contrast to Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Presidential candidates stump in swing states as voter sentiment shifts
Some swing states are up for grabs as Harris has surged after her official nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
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New National Geographic documentary 'Fly' explores the beauty and perils of BASE jumping
The extreme sport of BASE jumping is the focus of the new National Geographic documentary "Fly."
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How Chicago became more bike-friendly
For years, Chicago has ranked near the bottom for most “bike-friendly cities.” Now, that’s starting to change with investments in bike access and bike lane infrastructure.
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Billionaire founder of Telegram faces legal trouble in France
French officials say Telegram has been a wide-open territory for scammers, drug dealers, money launderers and other criminal activity. The case raises questions about whether the owner of a platform can be held accountable for criminal activities on that platform.
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What Hurricane Katrina can teach us for future climate disasters
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Houston welcomed 200,000 evacuees and undertook a major effort to put them into long-term housing. While the effort was hailed nationally, it caused major backlash with residents.
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Disastrous flooding in Vermont worries residents
Flooding is becoming part of the new normal for people in the river valleys of Vermont.
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Native communities in Louisiana work to restore river cane
In Louisiana, river cane is essential to the environment and the culture of Native tribes. But this type of bamboo is vanishing there.