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President Trump speaks to the National Rifle Association in 2017 in Atlanta. Despite new political pressure, the president and vice president are both scheduled to speak to the group this year.

NRA Rallies Members In Dallas, Facing New Pressure And Anger

While leaders insist that more gun control will not stop the carnage seen in Parkland, Fla. and other shootings, some acknowledge a shift in the way the country is talking about firearms.

Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other

The Internet has managed to disrupt many industries, from publishing to music. So why not lending? Google's recent investment in Lending Club has raised the profile of peer-to-peer lending, which gets borrowers and lenders together outside the conventional banking system.

Simone Biles looks on during the artistic gymnastics women's team final during the Tokyo Olympic Games on Tuesday.

Simone Biles Reminds Us That Even Superstars Feel The Pressure

After her surprise withdrawal from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics, the star American gymnast amplified recent statements that the immense stress she faces has been affecting her.

Secretary Jack Lew in his office at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Treasury Secretary Keeps Up Pressure To Raise Debt Limit

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew spoke about the debt ceiling, raising wages and the new potential faces of the $10 bill.

Netflix's original series <em>Daredevil, </em>which stars a blind superhero, was originally hard for blind audience members to understand. The series was released without audio description that would make it accessible to the visually impaired. TV broadcasters are required to release such descriptions for some content, but Netflix, as an Internet streaming service, faces no such requirement.

After Fan Pressure, Netflix Makes 'Daredevil' Accessible To The Blind

The series stars a blind superhero — but at first, it lacked audio descriptions for the visually impaired. Netflix has added that option, but the issue raises larger questions of online accessibility.

Patti Davis on Hunter Biden, addiction, and the pressure of the public spotlight

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Patti Davis about Hunter Biden's trial, addiction, and the pressure of the public spotlight.

Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.

Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD

With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.

President Trump addresses the nation from the White House on Wednesday on the ballistic missile strike that Iran launched against Iraqi air bases housing U.S. troops.

Trump Says Iran Is 'Standing Down,' Vows To Continue Pressure

The president said no Americans were harmed after Iran launched missile strikes against U.S. military forces in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Fliers from a recent UAW strike in Chicago.

Why workers are resorting to more strikes this year to pressure companies

This has been a watershed year. So far in 2023, there have been 22 major strikes: 17 at companies, making it the largest number of strikes in the private sector since 2011.

FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

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