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Most fourth graders in this country are not proficient in math.
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To build support for his mass deportation campaign, Trump and the White House have frequently shared images and used language presenting immigrants as invaders and criminals. As far as American history goes, it’s not a new strategy.
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Seven months into President Trump's second term, the conservative group the Heritage Foundation has already accomplished roughly half of its Project 2025 list of policy goals.
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Hurricane Erin is not set to make landfall this week, but will likely cause heavy rainfall, flooding and life-threatening rip currents along the U.S. east coast this week.
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Critics argue that they strain water and energy resources, which will hinder the state from reaching its climate goals.
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The researchers hope the advance will lead to new ways to treat infertility and prevent miscarriages.
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After President Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Planet Money looks at the case of Argentina, where the government interfered with the country’s top statistical agency to manipulate the inflation rate.
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Kansas City will be the smallest city in America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have become a destination on the global soccer map if it weren't for the immigrants who elevated its prominence in the city years ago.
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Elon Musk's The Boring Company is moving forward with its planned tunnel under Nashville. The tunnel, called the Music City Loop, will connect the city's downtown and airport and be exclusively for Teslas.