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#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

The phrase "OK, boomer" has gone global. It has become young generations' retort to ideas they consider outdated or off base. Neil Webb/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption

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Business

#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

The popularity of #OkBoomer suggests there might be a yawning gap in attitudes between old and young. Those differences can sometimes play out in the workforce, which now spans five generations.

Asia

News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, Impeachment Probe, Huawei Deadline

by David Greene, Rachel Martin

11 min

News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, Impeachment Probe, Huawei Deadline

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For Supporters Of Abortion Access, Troubling Trends In Texas

Kathy Kleinfeld opened Houston Women's Reproductive Services, which offers medication abortions, because she saw a need for more flexible scheduling. Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT hide caption

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Shots - Health News

For Supporters Of Abortion Access, Troubling Trends In Texas

by Ashley Lopez

6 min

For Supporters Of Abortion Access, Troubling Trends In Texas

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Technology

Unless Deadline Is Extended, U.S. Firms Must Stop Working With Huawei

by Shannon Bond

3 min

Unless Deadline Is Extended, U.S. Firms Must Stop Working With Huawei

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Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

Darlene Yazzie typically hauls water from a windmill 5 miles from her house for her sheep. Officials tell her it's unsafe for humans but OK for livestock. Laurel Morales/KJZZ hide caption

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Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

by Laurel Morales

3 min

Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

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Music News

Kanye West Performs Songs From His Gospel Album At A Texas Jail

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Kanye West Performs Songs From His Gospel Album At A Texas Jail

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Sports

How Did Kaepernick's NFL Workout Go? We Follow Up

3 min

How Did Kaepernick's NFL Workout Go? We Follow Up

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Theater

In Albee's 'Occupant,' A Deceased Sculptor Defends Her Legacy

by Susan Stamberg

4 min

In Albee's 'Occupant,' A Deceased Sculptor Defends Her Legacy

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Music News

Chef Samin Nosrat's Favorite Book And Album Of The Decade

2 min

Chef Samin Nosrat's Favorite Book And Album Of The Decade

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Asia

Clashes Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police Intensify

by Julie McCarthy

4 min

Clashes Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police Intensify

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Environment

How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change

by Nathan Rott

5 min

How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change

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Politics

Louisiana's Democratic Governor Is Reelected Despite Trump's Opposition

by Paul Braun

2 min

Louisiana's Democratic Governor Is Reelected Despite Trump's Opposition

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The phrase "OK, boomer" has gone global. It has become young generations' retort to ideas they consider outdated or off base. Neil Webb/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption

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Business

#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

by Yuki Noguchi

4 min

#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?

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Politics

Impeachment Public Hearings: Week 2

by Claudia Grisales

4 min

Impeachment Public Hearings: Week 2

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National

City Leaders In Austin Clash With Texas Governor Over Homeless Issue

by Andrew Weber

3 min

City Leaders In Austin Clash With Texas Governor Over Homeless Issue

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Sports

Serena Williams' Busted Tennis Racket Is Up For Auction

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Serena Williams' Busted Tennis Racket Is Up For Auction

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Europe

Historic Floodwaters Devastate The Italian City Of Venice

by Sylvia Poggioli

3 min

Historic Floodwaters Devastate The Italian City Of Venice

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Analysis

Ambassador Sondland's Relationship With Trump Draws Scrutiny

6 min

Ambassador Sondland's Relationship With Trump Draws Scrutiny

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Asia

Clashes Intensify Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police

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Clashes Intensify Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police

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All Things Considered

Whitmer heads to Israel on first international trip as governor

by Cheyna Roth

less than 1 min

All Things Considered

In The Public Interest: Discussing Ranked Choice Voting And The Reality Of Majority Rules In Voting

by Lisa Barry

8 min

In The Public Interest: Discussing Ranked Choice Voting And The Reality Of Majority Rules In Voting