Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Why $50 billion in rural health care funding could lead to cutting services
States are rolling out plans for their share of a $50 billion fund meant to improve rural health care. In some states, the money may provoke rural hospitals to cut services.
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Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed
Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson.
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How Pakistan has been mediating the U.S.-Israel war with Iran
The role of peacemaker isn't new for Pakistan.
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Congress isn't regulating AI, so states are stepping up
State action on artificial intelligence has led to resistance from the Trump Administration.
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China's AI chatbots are advanced and versatile — and begging for more users
China's AI chatbots are advanced and versatile — and begging for more users.
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Washington cafe introduces new solution to loneliness crisis: 'Speed friending'
Amid what some researchers call a "friendship recession," a cafe in southeastern Washington is helping people make friends by hosting “speed friending.” It's like speed dating but for platonic pals.
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Why a tiny goat became a big case in Wyoming
A small town in Wyoming found itself at the center of national attention when a tiny goat sparked a lawsuit that tested constitutional rights.
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NASA once touted the diversity of Artemis II's astronauts. Now, they're no longer talking about it
NASA is set to send four astronauts around the moon with the Artemis II mission. The crew contains four people, including one woman and one Black man, both of whom will be the first on a lunar mission. But NASA hasn't been talking about these milestones much lately.
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PlayZoomers brings theater to a small screen near you
Ever think your Zoom meeting could be live theater? Well, PlayZoomers brings the theatrical experience online. They've just published "Comedies for the Virtual Stage," a collection of short plays the group has staged.
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Holy week in Jerusalem: Seders in bomb shelters, priests pray in empty churches
In Jerusalem, the war with Iran is presenting religious challenges in this very important week.
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The groundbreaking woman behind the world's largest lesbian publishing company
Growing up, Barbara Grier was confused and frustrated by the literature available about lesbian love.
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Could congressional retirements in Montana open the door for an Independent?
Democrats say backing an Independent hands the Republicans a win.