Date: 2025-06-10T06:41:59-04:00
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People in Los Angeles took to the streets for the fourth consecutive night to protest ICE immigration raids. In response, President Trump is deploying hundreds of active-duty Marines to the city, along with an additional 2,000 National Guard troops on top of the 2,000 he mobilized over the weekend. The Pentagon says it will work with troops to protect federal buildings and agents. 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.
National Guard troops stand outside the Metropolitan Detention Center on Sunday in Los Angeles. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders following two days of clashes with police during a series of immigration raids. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
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Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced yesterday that he is removing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which is a vital vaccine committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kennedy has the authority to replace anyone on the committee, as his department oversees the CDC. The possibility of Kennedy replacing everyone on the committee worried some politicians and public health experts when Kennedy was first nominated.
U.S. drug-related deaths among young people are finally declining after a decade in which over 230,000 people under the age of 35 died from overdoses. In 2021, fentanyl and other drugs led to over 31,000 fatalities in this age group. By last year, that number had dropped significantly to approximately 16,690 fatal overdoses, according to provisional data from the CDC.
Earthaven Ecovillage members work together to plant crops in their shared garden. Like many ecovillages, Earthaven's culture is built on a strong spirit of collaboration.
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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.
In late September, Hurricane Helene caused devastating damage across North Carolina, resulting in over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in property losses. Earthaven Ecovillage, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to about 100 full-time residents, remained relatively unscathed compared to other areas like Asheville, N.C. 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. This ability to work together is crucial in a world of worsening climate disasters. See photos of Earthaven Ecovillage and its residents, and read more about how collectivity can be a climate solution.
🌎 Check out all of NPR's Climate Solutions Week stories, including five cheap and easy ways to reduce your home energy consumption and how climate change is changing life in Mississippi.
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A new study confirmed that singing to babies can help boost their 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 pull out the guitar for a full jam session, while others sing the songs their parents sang to them. Listen to these parents sing songs to their children or read the full transcript here.
BOSTON - AUGUST 26: Wilson Pickett and Sly and the Family Stone were the two star attractions at Harvard Stadium to help Miss Elma Lewis fund raise for her National Center for Afro-American Artists. Sly led one one of the group's favorite hits, "Dance to the Music." (Photo by Ellis Herwig/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Ellis Herwig/Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption
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This newsletter was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.