Here & Now
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As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate.
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Essential workers in the FBI, CIA, air traffic control and military remain on the job, though they will not get paid until the government reopens.
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Air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, and baggage screeners are all considered "essential" workers. But a shutdown that drags on could lead to cancellations and delays.
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Research links kids' use of social media with depression and anxiety, and a lot of content online isn't appropriate for kids.
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Guinea worm is a parasite once found across Africa and parts of Asia. Since the Carter Center started working on the cause, the disease has been nearly eradicated.
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A fleet of more than 40 boats is approaching Gaza, where activists and doctors say they plan to deliver aid to Palestinians. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is on board.
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For the first time in more than 50 years on the airwaves, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service are without government support, after Congressional Republicans voted to claw back $1.1 billion in public media funding in July.
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Migrating birds can be a pleasant seasonal sight, but they're a bird flu threat to turkey farmers.
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People who live in areas affected by natural disasters say the federal government is too slow to respond. One reason for that delay is a directive from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requiring her office to individually review any expense over $100,000.