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Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto.

Trader Joe’s works with global suppliers to make eclectic products, but some small food producers say the company rips them off, reports Adam Reiner, founder of Restaurant Manifesto.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Long COVID: Millions have it. Why do we still know so little?

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants

The NLRB has accused Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Amazon, and SpaceX of harassing and intimidating workers. The companies are challenging the power of the board to protect workers’ jobs.

Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending

Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

When are universities legally allowed to shut down protests?

Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested nationwide amid protests on college campuses.

USC journalism professor Sandy Tolan talks about what he witnessed when visiting Gaza protest encampments on campus. He also responds to the commencement cancellation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Despite tense moments between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators at UCLA over the weekend, school administrators and police stayed mostly out of it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A day after Gaza protests erupted on campus, USC students are disappointed to learn that May 10’s main stage commencement ceremony is canceled.

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In a shocking turn of events, the New York state Appeals Court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. What led to the ruling?

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Will the GOP be more unified following the passage of a new foreign aid bill? What could shifts in support for RFK mean for the election?

Will fractured GOP heal after a fight over Ukraine aid?

Will the GOP be more unified following the passage of a new foreign aid bill? What could shifts in support for RFK mean for the election?

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A New York appeals court has overturned the rape conviction against Harvey Weinstein, saying a judge mistakenly allowed women who were not part of the charges to testify that the…

Weinstein’s conviction is thrown out in NY. What about his CA conviction?

A New York appeals court has overturned the rape conviction against Harvey Weinstein, saying a judge mistakenly allowed women who were not part of the charges to testify that the…

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The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

How much immunity do presidents have? SCOTUS hears oral arguments

The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

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A landslide on Topanga Canyon Blvd. blocks access to Pacific Coast Highway, leading to three-hour commutes and potential catastrophe in fire season.

Landslide road closure leaves Topanga Canyon in distress

A landslide on Topanga Canyon Blvd. blocks access to Pacific Coast Highway, leading to three-hour commutes and potential catastrophe in fire season.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author David Sanger’s new book chronicles America’s plunge into simultaneous confrontations with two very different adversaries —…

How ‘New Cold Wars’ with China and Russia caught America flat-footed

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author David Sanger’s new book chronicles America’s plunge into simultaneous confrontations with two very different adversaries —…

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Biden’s new legislation is forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the social giant to a U.S. company. TikTok plans to challenge this in court.

TikTok moves a step closer to being sold, or else face US ban

Biden’s new legislation is forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the social giant to a U.S. company. TikTok plans to challenge this in court.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Today, the Supreme Court heard an Idaho abortion case, revealing deep ideological and gender divides.

Supreme Court tackles Idaho abortion law: Biden administration challenges state restrictions amid contentious hearing

Today, the Supreme Court heard an Idaho abortion case, revealing deep ideological and gender divides.

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Southern California’s Kareem Maddox, a former radio host and Princeton alum, will compete in 3x3 basketball for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics.

From radio waves to Olympics, Kareem Maddox shares his journey

Southern California’s Kareem Maddox, a former radio host and Princeton alum, will compete in 3x3 basketball for Team USA at the Paris Summer Olympics.

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Construction has begun in Agoura Hills on the world’s largest wildlife road crossing. How do you get animals to cross over the busy 101 freeway?

Will animals cross one of the nation’s busiest freeways?

Construction has begun in Agoura Hills on the world’s largest wildlife road crossing. How do you get animals to cross over the busy 101 freeway?

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Protests over the war in Gaza have engulfed college campuses across the country. Faith leaders offer guidance in these contentious times.

Passover begins, Ramadan ends, protests persist

Protests over the war in Gaza have engulfed college campuses across the country. Faith leaders offer guidance in these contentious times.

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Tesla sales are slumping. Its trucks have been recalled to fix a safety issue. And Elon Musk seems to be alienating potential buyers with his remarks on social media.

Cybertruck recall, dip in sales, layoffs: Can Tesla recover?

Tesla sales are slumping. Its trucks have been recalled to fix a safety issue. And Elon Musk seems to be alienating potential buyers with his remarks on social media.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Ninth Circuit case has limited how LA responds to homelessness. If the Supreme Court tosses out that decision, the city could ban camping in more places.

SCOTUS homelessness ruling could shift LA policy

A Ninth Circuit case has limited how LA responds to homelessness. If the Supreme Court tosses out that decision, the city could ban camping in more places.

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In Las Vegas today, construction began on a train that would get travelers from Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County to the Las Vegas strip in about two hours.

Rancho Cucamonga to Vegas: Will high-speed rail be done in 4 years?

In Las Vegas today, construction began on a train that would get travelers from Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County to the Las Vegas strip in about two hours.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

Who are the private companies selling Arizona water rights?

Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand