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How a stretch of Interstate 20 in the Deep South tells the story of American unions
Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers ...
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Women no longer have to make the first move on Bumble. Will it make the app better?
Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the ...
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Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way?
Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers ...
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How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers
Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers ...
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What is ranked choice voting? And what could it mean for Illinois?
Ranked choice voting could be an option in Illinois in 2028. We’re breaking down what that change would look like and why it ...
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Illinois utility spending will greatly increase consumer bills, a new report warns
Researchers say if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system ...
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Wool prices are so low, Midwest sheep producers have to find new uses – or raise sheep without it
Sheep producers in the Midwest say wool prices have been dismal for decades, but in recent years they’ve plummeted. Now ...
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Is it easy for migrants to enter the U.S.? We went to the border to find out
Carla and Jose both were beaming, despite staying awake all night. They said they waited for hours at the border with people ...
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Lawmakers pitch sweeping changes to energy industry and Chicagoland transit system
A group of lawmakers and influential environmental advocates are calling for broad changes to the state’s energy industry and ...
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Columbia and Emory universities change commencement plans after weeks of turmoil
Columbia cancels its main ceremony, while Emory's events will now take place in the suburbs outside its Atlanta campus. The ...
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Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony after weeks of turmoil
Officials announced Monday that they will focus on Class Day and school-level events instead of the main ceremony planned for ...
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says U.S. is in a space race to the moon with China
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told NPR he sees the U.S. in an urgent race with China to find water on the moon, and that he ...