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The tornado that killed six people in St. Lucie County lasted an agonizing 31 minutes. Another traveled about 70 miles after it appeared near Clewiston. “These are midwest-style tornadoes in South Florida," said one hurricane specialist. -
The first significant front of the season sweeps through Florida this week, bringing stable weather that will be good for recovery efforts. -
Still, some neighborhoods remained without power Monday, and neighborhoods with many severely damaged homes and business will take longer to recover. -
Hurricane center is watching two areas of development, however things remain calm for now. -
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RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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. Our Guest today is Dr Prashanth Pilly, associate Vice Provost at Indian River State College Dr. Pilly is leading efforts to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow through Innovative Career and Technical education programs. -
In this episode of RiverTalk, host Kathleen Walter interviews Lou Caprino and Rick Sterl about the Private Sector Institute at Indian River State College. The program focuses on developing customized workforce training solutions for businesses, with a particular emphasis on emergency services and professional development. Caprino and Sterl discuss how the institute bridges skills gaps by bringing together experts from academia, safety, and industry to create targeted training programs for local employers. -
Today on RIVER Talk, we're exploring how the college's comprehensive resources are making a difference in student lives, with a special focus on the Student Wellness Center, housed in Building U on the Fort Pierce campus. This center has evolved to become a cornerstone of student support, offering integrated care that addresses emotional, physical, and social well-being – all under one roof.
From The NPR Newsroom
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John Ondrasik talks about the new version of his song "Superman." In 2001, the song became an anthem honoring 911 first responders. He's rewritten it to remember Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
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The International Monetary Fund has soured on the global economy in a new forecast because of Trump's tariffs. NPR talks with Jason Furman, economist and Harvard professor, about the IMF's forecast.
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The International Monetary Fund has warned that President Trump's trade war will lead to slower economic growth around the world and higher inflation in the U.S.
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Saikat Chakrabarti, Kat Abughazaleh, Elijah Manley/Compiled by NPRFrustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018. -
wildpixel/Getty ImagesWith the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine. -
IMF warns global economy will be hit hard by Trump's trade war, Ukraine and Western countries meet in London for peace talks, Pope Francis' body lies in state ahead of Saturday funeral.
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Mexico has been in shock over the discovery of a ranch that was apparently used by cartels for training recruits. Family members of missing people say they found bones and makeshift cremation ovens.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of private Signal chats and the turmoil inside the Pentagon.
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European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London on Wednesday for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Shein and Temu, two China-based retailers famous for very cheap products, say they will raise their prices because of Trump's trade policy.
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