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Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in the U.S.

Canada is having its second worst wildfire season yet. Two scientists explain what a red air alert means and how anyone living in impacted areas can protect themselves.

ICE recruits former federal workers to join its ranks

ICE is hoping to boost hiring by recruiting retired federal workers and local law enforcement to join its ranks, but a massive increase in its staff will still take time.

Economist Paul Krugman on the impact of Trump's tariffs

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks economist Paul Krugman what effect President Trump's latest tariff announcements might have on the economy.

The story behind a story in the hit musical 'Hamilton'

"Hamilton" creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, talks about a lesser-known song in his musical.

Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok

Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.

MLB's first female umpire set to debut this weekend

This weekend, Jen Pawol is set to be the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. NPR's A Martinez speaks about the landmark moment with Keith Law, who covers the MLB for The Athletic.