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New research reveals ancient humans used animal bone tools much earlier than thought

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 16:11

The handcrafted tools found in Tanzania were made 1.5 million years ago and were fashioned primarily from the bones of elephants and hippopotamuses.

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Florida says its cops are ready to help ICE with deportations

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 15:51

Florida is going all-in on President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Gov. Ron DeSantis has ushered in a new law that formalizes agreements between all 67 Florida sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The move enables local officers to enforce federal immigration laws. Florida has also imposed harsher penalties for offenses committed by people illegally in the U.S. than for everyone else.

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The Dangerous Popularity of Skin Whitening Products in Nigeria

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 15:45

In many parts of the world skin whitening is a major industry, but women in Nigeria have a particular fondness for creams and lotions that promise to lighten their skin. By one estimate, over 77% of women in the country have used such products. We go to Nigeria and learn that the effects of skin whiteners can be severe and many people who use them are unable to stop.

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Former government watchdog on his decision to end legal fight challenging his firing

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 15:43

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hampton Dellinger, who formerly led an independent watchdog agency, about his decision to drop his lawsuit challenging Trump's attempt to fire him without cause.

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Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 14:52

A letter from two House Democrats presses Rubio for details about who approved an effort to try to use hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money on armored electric vehicles from Tesla.

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A former Olympic snowboarder makes the FBI's Most Wanted list

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 13:02

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder-turned-alleged-drug trafficker, "went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine," the FBI says.

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Syria imposes curfew after its worst clashes since the Assad regime ouster

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 13:02

Syria's new government sent in security reinforcements and imposed curfews on a coastal area after major clashes with fighters loyal to the deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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War heroes are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 11:01

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had given the military until Wednesday to remove content highlighting diversity efforts following an executive order ending those programs across the government.

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She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 10:00

An unknown number of fired CDC workers got their jobs back this week. Among them was Bri McNulty, who had shared her story with NPR.

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The job market is still pretty solid -- but there are warning signs ahead

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 07:54

U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.1% from 4% in January.

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A look at some of the creative ways companies try to dodge high tariffs

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 06:21

Companies can try to avoid or minimize tariffs by requesting exemptions or legally reclassifying their products. Here's a look at some of the strategies that have worked in the past.

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Monthly jobs report to be released. And, the White House to host a crypto event

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 06:09

The Labor Department will release the monthly jobs report card today, which is expected to show solid growth. But that's not the whole picture. And, the White House will host a cryptocurrency summit.

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How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 06:00

The kindergarten vaccination rate against the measles in Gaines County is 82%, far below the 95% needed to achieve herd immunity.

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Farmers strongly back Trump. A new trade war could test their loyalty

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:01

American farmers have stood firmly behind President Trump even when his trade policies hurt them. The latest trade war, which could be even worse for their sector, promises to test those ties again.

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Trump says nobody has heard of Lesotho. Can you answer our quiz question about it?

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

It was another action-packed week, with the Academy Awards, Mardi Gras and the president's address to Congress. Did you pay attention?

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Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

There are now two confirmed deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread from West Texas across the border into New Mexico. And infectious disease doctors are concerned RFK Jr's response is missing the mark.

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Afghans in Pakistan awaiting U.S. resettlement are stuck in a treacherous limbo

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

The Trump administration has halted the U.S. refugee program, Pakistan is taking steps to force Afghans out — and their lives may be at risk if they return to their own country.

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Why VA mental health workers feel Elon Musk's emails are psychological warfare

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

Mental health professionals with the Veterans Health Administration say the stress caused by Elon Musk's "What did you do last week?" emails is hurting veterans' care.

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The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

The changes Trump reportedly is proposing to the Postal Service, such as a merger with the Department of Commerce, would likely be challenged in federal court, experts say.

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Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 04:00

President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, directing officials to find "budget-neutral" ways to grow it.

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