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Politics

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader - NPR

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

Technology

Here's how the fashion industry is using AI to predict the next big trend - NPR

Once the province of elite fashion editors and forecasters, the art of figuring out what's likely to fly off future racks is getting an assist from AI algorithms.

Technology

Shutdown standoff not about whether Democrats or GOP 'win or lose,' says Sen. Warnock - NPR

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, says health care spending cuts hurt people regardless of party affiliation and that he is "hoping against hope" that the GOP and White House will negotiate.

Technology

FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives - NPR

Technology

The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo - NPR

Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.

Entertainment

'The Rock' returns as 'The Smashing Machine' (and says his mom will love this interview) - NPR

The former WWE wrestler considered pursuing a career in mixed martial arts before realizing, "I don't like getting punched in the face." Johnson plays MMA fighter Mark Kerr in a new film.

Prone to winter depression? Starting light therapy now can help - NPR

As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. In fact millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in the fall.