Drug deaths decline among young people in the US
The Up First newsletter: Every day is different in Los Angeles: the latest deployment of ICE troops to the city is an unnecessary escalation
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The people of Los Angeles took to the streets for the fourth night in a row to protest ICE raids. The president is sending a large number of Marines, as well as an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. The Pentagon will work with troops to protect federal buildings. Trump claims this latest deployment is intended to control the protests. However, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are calling this move an unnecessary escalation.
Climate Solutions for Communities and Communities: The Case of Earthaven Ecovillage in Blue Ridge Mountain, South Carolina During Hurricane Helene 2016
A vital vaccine committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be removed by the Secretary of Health. Kennedy’s department oversees the CDC so he can replace anyone on the committee. Kennedy was nominated to replace everyone on the committee, and public health experts were worried about that.
The number of people under the age of 35 who died from drug overdoses in the US fell after a decade. In the year 2021, drugs resulted in over 30,000 deaths in this age group. According to the CDC, the fatal overdoses had dropped from approximately 16,000 in 2016 to approximately 16,000 last year.
NPR is dedicating this entire week to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions for living and building on a hotter planet and how climate change affects decisions on where and how people live.
Over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in property losses were attributed to Hurricane Helene in September. The home to about 100 people, Earthaven Ecovillage is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, which made it relatively unaffected compared to other areas. When their hydroelectric system was damaged, the community quickly activated their backup solar power system. Additionally, the residents were prepared with food supplies and had the skills to collaborate effectively during a crisis. In a world of worsening climate disasters, it’s crucial to work together. There are photos of Earthaven Ecovillage and residents, as well as more about how collectivity can be a climate solution.
Singing to the Baby: The Military’s Role in LA as Protests Curve a Few Trump’s Hush Money Immigration Crackdown
A new study shows that singing to babies can help with health and happiness. Morning Edition wanted to further “investigate” the matter by asking listeners and readers what they sing to their little ones. Over 1,000 responses came in, with varying songs and reasons behind them. Some parents sing the songs their parents sang to them while others play for a full jam session. These parents sing to their children, or you can read the full transcript.
President Trump’s immigration crackdown is causing some individuals to leave the country. Many workers have gone into hiding because of high-profile raids. Over a million foreign-born workers have stopped working in the last two months, according to the Labor Department. Businesses that rely on workers without legal authorization are facing challenges.
An appeal hearing regarding Trump’s criminal conviction and sentencing is scheduled for today in a federal court of appeals in Manhattan. This hearing is the latest development in the case involving hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Last year, Trump was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to Daniels. The judge over the case ruled that because Trump is the president, he won’t face prison time or other penalties, but the conviction will remain on his record.
The State of the U.S. Home Insurance Market and the Progress Towards Its Reversible Replacement in the Presence of Storms and Wildfires
Home insurance premiums across the U.S. jumped by an average of 24% in recent years, partly because climate change is driving more intense storms, floods and wildfires, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Insurers and banks have become cautious, backing away from some of the most vulnerable areas, such as coastal communities and regions prone to wildfires. As these insurers drop customers living in high-risk areas, Americans have been pushed into expensive state-run plans with limited coverage. Homeowners who have lost their insurance struggle to rebuild or move after disasters. One effective way to reduce insurance costs is for homeowners and communities to invest in protective measures against storms and fires, such as installing fortified roofs and thinning forest vegetation. Here’s what you need to know about the state of America’s fragile insurance markets and the efforts being made to fix them.
A continuous glucose monitor is a small, painless device that sticks to your arm and transmits signals to your phone, providing estimates of your blood sugar levels. Research indicates that this technology has been transformative for people with diabetes. In March 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first continuous glucose monitors designed for use by people without diabetes. Two companies are making these devices. Whether they actually help people with no diabetes improve their health is the real question.