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Indiana program aims to help children in wheelchairs overcome sidewalk obstacles
The Americans with Disabilities Act is supposed to make public spaces more accessible. But more than 30 years after it was passed, about two-thirds of curb ramps and half the nation's sidewalks are still inaccessible. That's according to the Institute on Disability and Human Development. A program in Indiana wants to help children in wheelchairs overcome some of these obstacles. Here's Elizabeth Gabriel of Side Effects Public Media.
How secure are NC elections in 2024?
During a 2022 Trusted Elections Tour, hosted by the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections, a woman from Edenton said she received 14 absentee ballots. She was concerned about the potential for election fraud, but there was one issue. She didn’t actually receive 14 absentee ballots; she got 14 applications for absentee ballots, and didn’t understand the difference.
A group in southwest Virginia is working to restore bamboo that's native to the U.S.
A MARTÍNEZ, BYLINE: There's a bamboo that's native to the United States. It's called rivercane, and it has an importance both for Indigenous people and the natural environment. Roxy Todd of member station Radio IQ in Virginia reports on efforts to restore the plant. ROXY TODD, BYLINE: On a...
How the DNC is prioritizing accessibility for all at this year’s convention
Your trusted source for contextualizing the news. Sign up for our daily newsletter. This year in Chicago the Democratic National Convention is making changes big and small to better accommodate its 850 disabled attendees, including 560 disabled delegates, who made accessibility requests to the event’s organizers. “We made a...
A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
Iowa researchers say they’ve excavated the state’s first well-preserved mastodon, a roughly 13,600-year-old specimen that was found in the southern part of the state. The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said in a Facebook post that the 12-day excavation involving staff and local community members yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull.
Where the law stands 30 years after a woman sued McDonald's for spilling hot coffee
Thirty years ago today came the verdict in a trial about scalding coffee and a fast food giant that captivated and polarized the nation. Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants became a punchline for comedians and critics who argued the justice system had run amok. To others, it was an example of an ordinary citizen taking on a global corporation and winning. So how does it look in retrospect? Catherine Sharkey is the Segal family professor of regulatory law and policy at the New York University School of Law. She joins us now to talk about the case. Welcome to the program.
How growing up in the U.S. immigration system shapes how these young Americans vote
As Vice President Harris charts the course for a campaign that tries to avoid the missteps of her predecessor, President Biden, she may inherit some of his baggage with the groups she most needs to win over. Voters under 30, for example, backed Biden in big numbers in 2020. But,...
Alain Delon, cinematic heartthrob and one of the most beloved French actors, has died
Actor Alain Delon has died. His icy good looks established him as a postwar international celebrity who enjoyed a long commercial film career in Europe. Delon starred in more than 80 movies over six decades, including such classics as Le Samouraï and The Leopard. He was 88. An agent...
Politics Monday: Previewing the Democratic National Convention
Monday is the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After a summer that started with a poor debate performance from President Joe Biden, the state of the party has changed. Biden has withdrawn and Vice President Kamala Harris has become the presumptive nominee. Recent polls show Harris overtaking former President Donald Trump in some key battleground states.
The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
The Democratic National Convention will kick off Monday in Chicago, one month after Republicans held their convention in Milwaukee. Democratic organizers have had to rework programming entirely for the DNC after President Biden dropped out of the race in late July and endorsed Vice President Harris to replace him on the ticket.
17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations
More than 17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast are on strike after accusing company management of “unfair labor practices” during recent contract negotiations. A statement released Friday by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) — the union representing the striking employees — said AT&T did not bargain in good faith and sent negotiators who didn’t have any authority to make decisions.
Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee
Moments before a police officer fatally shot 25-year-old Victoria G. Lee in Fort Lee, N.J., body camera footage shows a group of officers yelling out "Drop the knife!" as Lee throws a large water jug at them. Then, a gunshot is fired. On Friday, the New Jersey attorney general's office,...
Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with New Yorker editor David Remnick about his recent profile of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Michael Levitt is a news assistant for All Things Considered who is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science. Before coming to NPR, Levitt worked in the solar energy industry and for the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C. He has also travelled extensively in the Middle East and speaks Arabic.
Burning Man contends with unusually slow ticket sales
The Burning Man festival typically draws a sellout crowd of at least 70,000 revelers. But this year, the sprawling cultural event, which takes place over a week starting in late August, is facing an unusual drop in demand. For the first time since the festival started selling out in 2011,...
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal
Perdue Foods says it has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products after discovering they may be contaminated with traces of metal. In a statement released Friday, Perdue said it had voluntarily recalled 167,171 pounds of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets after identifying a “foreign material” in its products following consumer complaints.
Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said.
OpenAI says Iranian group using ChatGPT tried to sow division ahead of U.S. election
OpenAI says it banned a cluster of ChatGPT accounts after finding evidence that users were linked to an Iranian group attempting to sow division among U.S. voters. In a statement on Friday, OpenAI said it discovered online articles and social media comments that were created with the help of ChatGPT. The content did not get much reach — but focused on a number of divisive issues including the U.S. presidential election, Israel's war in Gaza, and Israel's presence at the Olympic Games. The AI-generated materials catered to both progressive and conservative audiences.
After six decades living at home in New Jersey, a 99-year old woman makes a change
Moving can be a challenging endeavor. Moving at 98 years of age can be simply remarkable. After six decades of calling New Jersey her home, June Scott moved this summer. With the help of her cousin, she is now at an assisted living facility outside of Baltimore, closer to her family. As part of our summer moving series, we spoke to Mrs. Scott and her younger cousin, Traci Wright, who helped with the move.
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