Chapter 1: What winter weather events are impacting the eastern U.S.?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Amy Held. More than 50 million people in the eastern U.S. are in the path of a powerful winter storm that could drop up to two feet of snow in parts. In New York City, Mayor Zoran Mamdani is instituting a travel ban, starting at 9 this evening and ending at noon tomorrow. Meteorologist Brian Jackson says this weather makes it hard to see.
Blizzard conditions are high winds associated with heavy snowfall that really reduces visibility. It's the most impactful type of winter storm. The snow comes in sideways. In this case, it's going to be a heavy, wet snow. It's going to stick to a lot of things.
Chapter 2: How are U.S. businesses responding to new tariff uncertainties?
The winds will really increase tonight. We expect power outages to develop. This really will be an impactful storm.
Already, FlightAware is reporting some 6,000 U.S. flight disruptions so far today. U.S. businesses facing new tariff uncertainty. They've paid billions and made adjustments to offset costs. Now the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs imposed under emergency powers.
He has vowed to work around the ruling to keep tariffs in place, saying they help boost American manufacturers and reduce the trade gap.
Chapter 3: What recent events have sparked political tensions in France?
France has summoned the U.S. ambassador after he weighed in on a delicate topic. NPR Eleanor Beardsley reports from Paris.
The killing of a 23-year-old right-wing nationalist by young left-wing anti-fascist activists has rocked France. President Emmanuel Macron called on the far left and far right to expel extremists among their ranks. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault told Radio France the U.S. has no place commenting on a French domestic matter.
We refuse all instrumentalization of this dramatic event for purely political reasons, said Barrault. The foreign minister said France had no lessons to be given, especially about violence from reactionary voices outside the country. Ambassador Charles Kushner is the father of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Chapter 4: How is saliva being used in new medical diagnostic tests?
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris. After at-home COVID tests popularized the use of saliva to diagnose illnesses, more companies are looking for similar tests for other diseases like cancer. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports.
Saliva contains lots of bacterial and genetic information about the body that's easier to access than blood. Some dentists' offices offer saliva tests to help detect cavities and oral cancers. They cost up to $200 out of pocket and are not covered by insurance.
Other than for HIV and COVID, diagnostic saliva tests are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which requires more validity and reliability testing. However, companies are likely to invest in development and regulatory approval, as Congress recently required Medicare to cover multi-cancer detection diagnostics. Yukina Gucci, NPR News.
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Chapter 5: What are the implications of the FCC's Pledge America campaign?
In Iran today, students are participating in anti-government protests on campuses for a second day this weekend, leading to clashes at universities. This, according to local news agencies and social media posts. Iran, meantime, is facing a U.S. military buildup in the region as Washington seeks a nuclear deal.
The Federal Communications Commission is urging broadcasters to produce more patriotic, pro-America content in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. NPR's Chloe Veltman reports the FCC's Pledge America campaign is being framed as a response to the decline in civics education.
In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the country's broadcasters should use their national reach and ability to inform and entertain audiences by upping programming that highlights, quote, the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump administration today.
Carr cited the song-filled animated kids' TV series Schoolhouse Rock, created in the 1970s in the run-up to the country's 200th anniversary, as a good example.
No more kings. We're going to elect a president.
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Chapter 6: What achievements did the U.S. men's ice hockey team celebrate at the Olympics?
No more kings. He's going to do what the people want.
Carr's suggestions also include starting each day with the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge of Allegiance and airing works by such U.S. composers as John Philip Sousa and Duke Ellington. Chloe Veltman, NPR News.
U.S. men's ice hockey beat Canada today 2-1 in overtime closing out the Winter Olympic Games. Not since 1980's Miracle on Ice has the team taken gold. Next up is the closing ceremony. At Verona Arena, it's NPR News.