Paris Summer Olympics

Residents in Paris initially worried about the cost, security, and disruption caused by the Summer Olympics but ended up delighting in the Games once they began.

Chinese Coast Guard Actions in Taiwanese Waters

Chinese coast guard boards vessels in waters around a Taiwanese island, creating tension for residents caught in the middle.

Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Rapidan Dam in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is in danger of failing, causing a nearby home to collapse into the river. Residents are on high alert as water levels rise.

Flooding in Northwest Iowa

Devastating flooding in Northwest Iowa forces residents to flee their homes, salvage belongings, and leave some things behind.

Conflict Over Development in Palm Beach

Longtime Palm Beach residents are fighting to preserve the island's middle to upper-middle-class character as rich developers seek to tear down properties to build luxury condos. Residents are against the new ultra-luxury multifamily project that developers plan to build, which includes rooftop decks, fountains, and swimming pools. The developers are facing resistance from locals and strict building codes in Palm Beach.

Massachusetts Residents' Concerns on Migrants/Immigration

A recent poll in Massachusetts showed that an increasing number of residents believe that migrants/immigration is the most important issue for state leaders to address. The poll also highlighted other pressing issues such as housing, taxes/government spending/welfare, inflation, and the economy. Massachusetts residents expressed varying degrees of concern regarding the migrant situation, with 67% considering it a problem.

Railroad Class-Action Settlement for Ohio Derailment

The railroad has agreed to a class-action settlement for last year's derailment in Ohio. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with resident Misti Allison, who is not part of the lawsuit.

Impact of Permafrost Thaw on Remote Villages

Remote villages on permafrost face threat to residents' ability to stay on their ancestral land

Controversial Killing of Brown Bear in Slovakia

A brown bear injured five people in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia, and was controversially killed by authorities after a 10-day hunt. Residents doubted the government's claim that the right bear was targeted.

Disneyland's Expansion Plans in Anaheim

Residents of Anaheim, California, are upset over Disneyland's plans to buy city-owned streets and close them off to local traffic for expansion. Disney claims 99% of the traffic on the affected road is Disney-related. The park is offering $40 million to take over ownership of the streets. Price hikes at Disneyland and Disney World followed a 21% attendance drop last year.

Status of a Location

The status of the location gives it some local powers, deprives it of others, and leaves it short of statehood rights most residents desire.

Medicaid Expansion in Southern States

Southern states are considering expanding Medicaid to cover low-income residents after resisting the option for a decade.