Sunday, February 2, 2020

The Rise Of Politics At Work; Must-Know Coronavirus Vocab; It’s Gotta Be The (Running) Shoes

Plus, an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant.

Stories And Podcasts You May Have Missed

Amid impeachment and the 2020 election, surveys show political fevers running high at work, undercutting trust and productivity. And workers and employers are bracing for those dynamics to get worse.
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A new survey says 42% of U.S. workers have had political disagreements at work, and it’s causing conflict, undercutting trust and diminishing productivity. 

A key question in President Trump's impeachment trial was answered Friday: There will be no new witness testimony, including from former national security adviser John Bolton. Here’s what happens next

General Motors is reviving the Hummer brand. But this time, the military-style behemoth will be electric.

The world is being flooded with unfamiliar words in coronavirus coverage. From “droplets” to “zoonotic,” here are definitions for some of the words you might be hearing. Plus, “wet markets” are catching the blame as the probable source of the outbreak. 

Is it all about the shoes? There are new restrictions on what kind of shoes can be worn in elite track and field competitions. The updated regulations follow years of controversy over whether Nike's Vaporfly line of sneakers gives athletes an unfair advantage.

FICO is about to change the way credit scores are calculated. Here's why it matters to you. 

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The Weekly Good

During a visit to StoryCorps in New York this month, brothers Raymond (left) and Derrick Storms talk about how they opened up to each other later in life and unexpectedly built a close relationship.
Rochelle Kwan for StoryCorps

Two brothers, Raymond and Derrick Storms, went down completely different paths after their mother died. They had to confront anger, mortality and each other to reclaim their brotherhood. (Listening time, 3:17 or read the story)

Hank Bolden is an 83-year-old undergraduate at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. He is also an atomic vet — one of thousands of soldiers exposed to secret nuclear weapons tests during the Cold War. Here is his incredible story of perseverance. (Listening time, 3:58 or read the story

Listen Up

The Lakers honored Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna by covering every seat with jerseys. Two courtside seats were left empty, with a #2 Mamba jersey for Gianna and a #24 Lakers jersey for Kobe.
Harry How/Getty Images

The Los Angeles Lakers and grieving fans packing the Staples Center paid an emotional pregame tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant on Friday night. This was the first game the Lakers have played since Bryant's death. (Listening time, 3:40 or read the story)

Art depicting pregnant women hasn’t always been naked Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair. But that image is included in a new exhibition exploring the way pregnancy was depicted — and not depicted — over the past 500 years. (Listening time, 5:29 or read the story)

In some communities, Indigenous women are kidnapped and killed at a rate 10 times higher than the national average. Now, some Native American women are teaching others how  to fight back. (Listening time, 4:14 or read the story)

How To, For You

More than 300 women wrote to NPR about their experiences with depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy. Meghan Reddick, left, and Angelina Spicer, right, were two of the women who shared their stories.
Meghan Reddick; Angelina Spicer

An estimated 1 in 7 women experiences depression during or after pregnancy. Among some groups, such as teenage moms and women with a history of trauma, the rate can be even higher. Life Kit has tips for spouses, parents, siblings and close friends of pregnant women and new mothers, so you can help your loved one find treatment. 

Iowa Spotlight

Live Iowa blog.
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The nation's first presidential nominating contest is on Monday in Iowa. Our reporters are on the ground following the candidates. Check here for regular updates through Monday evening's vote. 

In Iowa, voters expect candidates to come to them. Homes, churches and schools serve as intimate venues for presidential hopefuls to meet with folks who could have an impact on the momentum of their campaigns. Here's what it looks and sounds like to be among the eager voters and committed activists. 
— By Suzette McLoone Lohmeyer

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