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An economic rule of thumb has been that lowering the inflation rate leads to higher unemployment. But that has been weakening lately. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)

Many malls have closed as retailers shut shop and moved online. But by thinking outside the box, some old malls are finding new life. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

Michigan State University's Board of Trustees is prohibiting people with concealed carry permits from bringing guns on campus. The group also heard from survivors calling for the release of documents related to the Larry Nassar abuse scandal.

Oklahoma has joined Florida in allowing videos from the conservative group PragerU in classrooms. Officials say it's a way to give a pro-American education. Critics call it right-wing indoctrination.

France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam.

President Biden landed in New Delhi for the G20 summit, and spent some time meeting with his host, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A drought is causing a slowdown in shipping traffic at the Panama Canal. It's introducing new problems for the global supply chain.

Earlier this week, Texas came close to a blackout. Another heat wave had people using their air conditioners into the evenings because temperatures didn't cool off. The grid nearly couldn't keep up.

The ruling Law and Justice Party has enacted measures the European Union says violate basic democratic principles. Party leaders counter that their electoral success validates their policies.