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Opinion: Alice Tan Ridley and the joy of music
NewsNPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to remember Alice Tan Ridley, who busked in the New York City subways and reached the semi-finals of "America's Got Talent."

Will tariffs drive more people to shop secondhand? It's a mixed bag, experts say
NewsThis moment of economic uncertainty could drive more Americans to buy used. But experts say secondhand stores won't be immune from tariffs either.

Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free
NewsThe so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.

As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
NewsHoneybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.

Opinion: Art fair flyers should showcase human creativity
NewsOrganizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future
NewsIt's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

LA Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship
NewsThe Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.

Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
NewsA trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.

Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda
NewsIf passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.

Opinion: A Toast to Sarah Lucy Oliver
NewsNPR's Scott Simon celebrates Weekend Edition's Executive Producer, Sarah Lucy Oliver, who is retiring.
Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football
NewsThe Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.

Trump signs order ending union bargaining rights for wide swaths of federal employees
NewsPresident Trump's new executive order ends collective bargaining for wide swaths of federal employees, as part of his broader campaign to reshape the government's workforce. Unions are vowing to sue.
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LAUSD’s noncooperation with ICE, music by Jeff Bridges
NewsThe Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. The White House is asserting its power to say “no.”