Wednesday, 1 September 2021

NPR News: After A More Than A Year At Home, Students' Social Skills May Need Work

After A More Than A Year At Home, Students' Social Skills May Need Work
Children in Denver talk about what's on their minds while returning to in-person classes. They're eager, but also worried about staying safe during the pandemic, and remembering how to be social.

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NPR News: Texas Law Could Be An Unprecedented Blow To Abortion Rights

Texas Law Could Be An Unprecedented Blow To Abortion Rights
The law ending abortion rights for most woman goes into effect Wednesday. It allows people to sue anyone who tries to help a woman obtain an abortion, if she's been pregnant for more than six weeks.

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NPR News: Efforts Continue To Protect South Lake Tahoe From Devastating Wildfire

Efforts Continue To Protect South Lake Tahoe From Devastating Wildfire
The Caldor Fire in Northern California rages on as crews work to keep it from the densely populated town of South Lake Tahoe. The fire has grown to over 190,000 acres and is less than 20% contained.

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NPR News: The Father Of A Fallen Marine Talks About His Son Who Died In Afghanistan

The Father Of A Fallen Marine Talks About His Son Who Died In Afghanistan
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Mark Schmitz, father of Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, who died last week in the attack on the Kabul airport.

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NPR News: In Texas, 666 Laws Take Effect Sept. 1, Including Many Conservative Priorities

In Texas, 666 Laws Take Effect Sept. 1, Including Many Conservative Priorities
Wednesday, hundreds of bills passed in the 2021 regular legislative session in Texas become law including abortion and voting restrictions, a ban on critical race theory, permitless carry and more.

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NPR News: Aerial Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida

Aerial Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida
Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.

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NPR News: Texas' 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect Overnight As The Supreme Court Stays Silent

Texas' 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect Overnight As The Supreme Court Stays Silent
Senate Bill 8 effectively ends Roe v Wade in Texas. It bans all abortions in the state after six weeks of pregnancy, which is well before many women even know they are pregnant.

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