WUNC | Bringing the world home to you.

Time 2020-07-22 10:10:37

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Biden Launches Wide Battleground Push With Ads, Surrogates Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is ramping up its advertising and deploying some of its high-profile surrogates as it tries to solidify a broad battleground map that his advisers see as giving him multiple paths to an Electoral College majority. Read More Meet some of the North Carolinians calling for change in the wake of recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans and learn about their hopes for the future. In Reversal, Trump Urges Mask Use, Warns Coronavirus Pandemic Will Get Worse President Trump took to the White House briefing room on Tuesday to praise his administration's response to the virus that has killed more than 140,000 Americans so far. In a reversal of his recent statements and tone, he acknowledged the severity of the pandemic and urged Americans to comply with preventative measures. "It will likely unfortunately get worse before it gets better," Trump said in uncharacteristically somber remarks, encouraging Americans to social distance, practice good... Read More Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to hold a media briefing on COVID-19. Watch live here starting at 2 p.m. Listen Listening... 2:31 The Trump administration backed off from a policy that would have kicked international students out of the country. WUNC's Jared Weber reports that there's still hurdles ahead for students coming to North Carolina universities from abroad. The Trump administration backed down last week from a policy that would have kicked international students out of the country, if their college went all-online this fall. But, there's still plenty of hurdles ahead.   North Carolina taxpayers channel billions of dollars into state agencies every year — agencies that, in turn, spend that money with private businesses in the state for anything from building construction to office supplies. But not every business benefits from the state dollars.  Creeping, crawling, thriving, surviving … no matter where we look, animal species are living in our midst. Some survive despite the challenges and hazards human life imposes, while others thrive because of it.  There were not many other poor students in his class at law school. Jesse Hamilton McCoy II knew that most of the laws he learned about were not written or enforced by working class Black people.  The pandemic has infiltrated and affected every aspect of human life, across the globe. The devastating health and economic impacts have been undeniable, and ever-present. But there’s something else happening that’s not as noticeable: the animals. Creatures with fur, feathers and paws have been spotted in some unexpected places since there haven't been as many humans getting in their way. WUNC’s Laura Pellicer and Elizabeth Friend were curious about the effect a drastic decrease in human activity might have on wildlife. So they decided to look at one animal in particular, and see if it’s behavior has changed since North Carolina shut down from COVID-19. On this episode, we’re featuring "CREEP," an audio special about our relationship with wildlife during the pandemic.   Listen Listening... 28:47 WUNC's Laura Pellicer and Elizabeth Friend explore how our relationship with wildlife has changed during the pandemic, and if one animal in particular has acted different while humans have been in quarantine. A group called "Retire the Red Raider" is lobbying the Gaston County school board to change the mascot for Belmont's South Point High School.   Lifeguards on a beach in North Carolina's Outer Banks have posted a new purple flag that is adorned with images of a jelly fish and a stringray. Self-declared presidential candidate Kanye West delivered a winding and unconventional campaign introduction speech in which he proposed a $1 million payout to each new mother and decried Harriet Tubman for her work on the Underground Railroad. But whether the rapper and fashion designer is actually seeking the nation's highest office remains a question. Tens of thousands of workers in more than 25 cities are expected to participate in a full-day strike today as part of the “Strike for Black Lives.” Those who cannot strike for the full day are encouraged to walk away from their positions for about eight minutes — the amount of time a white police officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck in Minneapolis.  NC Reckons With Racial Injustice What you need to know about the protests and policies across the state. Tested is a hard look at how North Carolina and its neighbors face the day's challenges. Hosted by journalists Dave DeWitt and Leoneda Inge. CREEP is an unexpected audio documentary for these challenging times. Check out how the COVID-19 pandemic changed our relationship with the animals. Housing Is A Commodity. Yet Jesse Hamilton McCoy II Fights For It As A Human Right There were not many other poor students in his class at law school. Jesse Hamilton McCoy II knew that most of the laws he learned about were not written or enforced by working class Black people. Read More Everything you need to know about the outbreak and response – across the globe and in North Carolina. Listen Listening... 2:31 The Trump administration backed off from a policy that would have kicked international students out of the country. WUNC's Jared Weber reports that there's still hurdles ahead for students coming to North Carolina universities from abroad. The Trump administration backed down last week from a policy that would have kicked international students out of the country, if their college went all-online this fall. But, there's still plenty of hurdles ahead.   A group called "Retire the Red Raider" is lobbying the Gaston County school board to change the mascot for Belmont's South Point High School. Local school districts within North Carolina can choose to follow Gov. Roy Cooper’s guidance on Plan B reopening — which includes remote and in-classroom hybrid learning — or they can choose complete remote-learning for the upcoming school year.  North Carolina public schools will open this fall with a mix of in-person and remote-learning options, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.

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