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DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

The U.S. Justice Department filed a brief in federal appeals court Tuesday to overturn a federal judge's decision that declared the government mask mandate on planes, trains and buses unlawful. Here, a sign stating that masks are required at San Francisco International Airport stands in a terminal after the federal mask mandate was overturned. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

An epic proxy battle comes to Hasbro
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An epic proxy battle comes to Hasbro

The toy giant, Hasbro, is set for a contentious proxy vote in early June. An activist investor argues the publicly traded company is neglecting its most profitable asset. Today, how a proxy battle works and what it means for Hasbro.

An epic proxy battle comes to Hasbro

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DeLorean is back (to the future) with an electric car, and some caveats

The DeLorean Motor Company released images and specs of its forthcoming electric vehicle on its website this week. DeLorean Motor Company/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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DeLorean is back (to the future) with an electric car, and some caveats

The DeLorean Motor Company — the latest corporate iteration of the brand and not the creator behind the iconic 1980s model — is previewing an electric vehicle that will debut at a car show in August.

As Elon Musk prepares to take over Twitter, the SEC closely monitors

Elon Musk hasn't hidden his distaste for the Securities and Exchange Commission. The agency he scorns is now scrutinizing his bid to buy Twitter.

As Elon Musk prepares to take over Twitter, the SEC closely monitors

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A look inside the Ukrainian 'billionaire's battalion' fighting Russian forces

Business leader turned military commander Vsevolod Kozhemyako stands at a position in Ruska Lozova, a village retaken by the Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region, May 16. Ricardo Moraes/Reuters hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

A look inside the Ukrainian 'billionaire's battalion' fighting Russian forces

Vsevolod Kozhemyako, one of Ukraine's wealthiest men, has set up his own battalion to fight Russian forces. He funds, trains and leads a light infantry unit on the front lines.

A look inside the Ukrainian 'billionaire's battalion' fighting Russian forces

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The EU will block most Russian oil imports as Hungary's Orbán fights off a total ban

Ukrainian demonstrators demand an embargo on Russian oil during a protest in front of EU institutions prior to an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, energy and food security at the Europa building in Brussels on Monday. Olivier Matthys/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

The EU will block most Russian oil imports as Hungary's Orbán fights off a total ban

Pipeline deliveries, which are critical to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, won't be affected by the ban. The much more complicated issue of Russian natural gas remains unresolved.

The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding

The baby-formula shortage has led some to question why the U.S. doesn't provide more support for breastfeeding. Here, a woman breastfeeds her son outside New York City Hall during a 2014 rally to support breastfeeding in public. Andrew Burton/Getty Images hide caption

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Children's Health

The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding

As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding.

The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding

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Music

The financial reality of touring indie musicians

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with music journalist Zach Schonfeld about why some artists find touring, even in the summer, to be challenging and financially difficult.

The financial reality of touring indie musicians

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More baby formula shipments arrive from overseas in an effort to ease the shortage

Workers unload a FedEx cargo plane carrying 100,000 pounds of baby formula at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., on Wednesday. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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More baby formula shipments arrive from overseas in an effort to ease the shortage

Australia is sending the equivalent of more than 27 million 8-ounce bottles of goat's milk and other baby formulas, as the U.S. government works to replenish store shelves during the shortage.

Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures

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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2022

Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures

The latest obsessions in America's wellness craze are rooted in South Asian practices. Industry leaders who grew up with those rituals are caught between joy and a battle against cultural erasure.