Friday, 1 October 2021

NPR News: Breaking down the Biden administration's new immigration enforcement guidelines

Breaking down the Biden administration's new immigration enforcement guidelines
The Biden administration has unveiled new rules for federal immigration that have been criticized by people on both sides of the debate.

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NPR News: Federal judge weighs in on Biden administration's attempt to block Texas abortion ban

Federal judge weighs in on Biden administration's attempt to block Texas abortion ban
The Biden administration is asking a court to block Texas' new SB8 law. In addition to banning nearly all abortions, doctors say the law is complicating medical decisions surrounding pregnancy care.

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NPR News: Education Dept. plans to overhaul the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Education Dept. plans to overhaul the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
The program's confusing requirements led to crowds of frustrated borrowers being denied debt relief. The U.S. Department of Education will soon announce a series of long-term and temporary fixes.

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NPR News: California plans to replace a toppled statue with a monument to Native Americans

California plans to replace a toppled statue with a monument to Native Americans
Last year, protesters tore down a controversial statue of Spanish missionary Junipero Serra at the state capitol in Sacramento. New legislation makes way for a monument to Native people in its place.

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NPR News: Santa's sleigh is looking emptier. Fewer toys, higher prices loom for holiday season

Santa's sleigh is looking emptier. Fewer toys, higher prices loom for holiday season
Toy-makers are warning of emptier shelves and pricier toys this holiday season. Their supplies are ensnarled in floating traffic jams of container ships wallowing near key U.S. ports.

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NPR News: 50 years ago, Disney World opened its doors and welcomed guests to its Magic Kingdom

50 years ago, Disney World opened its doors and welcomed guests to its Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney secretly bought 40 square miles of land in the Sunshine State, then unveiled plans that would reshape the theme park industry and central Florida.

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NPR News: Santa's sleigh is looking emptier. Fewer toys, higher prices loom for holiday season

Santa's sleigh is looking emptier. Fewer toys, higher prices loom for holiday season
Toy-makers are warning of emptier shelves and pricier toys this holiday season. Their supplies are ensnarled in floating traffic jams of container ships wallowing near key U.S. ports.

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