Hot Off The Wire

FBI preparing for threats to elections; climate change and the ski industry; car buyers are seeing lower prices

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On the version of Hot off the Wire posted March 2 at 6 a.m. CT:

Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

  • The U.S. is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns.
  • Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions.
  • Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, U.S. numbers indicate.
  • About as many abortions are happening in the U.S. monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds.
  • By defining sex, some states are denying transgender people legal recognition.
  • $1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students' lives.
  • Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases.
  • Small business owners are optimistic for growth in 2024.
  • Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough.
  • Could Missouri's 'stand your ground' law apply to the Super Bowl celebration shooters.

    • —The Associated Press

    About this program

    Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

    Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.

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