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Stateside: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022

On today's show, we heard part one of the conclusion to the Collision Course podcast. Then, an author discussed her new children's book, and a food editor talked water's connection to food. Plus, Cheers! is back with a brand new espresso-infused libation.

Michigan Senator Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford) sponsored legislation aimed at address complaints about the state’s 2019 auto no-fault insurance law.

Michigan lawmakers introduce no-fault tweak

New Michigan Senate bills are trying to solve issues with the state’s 2019 auto no-fault insurance law.

People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it

Three people incarcerated at prisons across the U.S. spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about how music helps them reconnect with the past, endure the present and envision the future.

Here's everyone caught in the web of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegations so far

Since 2023, more than two dozen lawsuits have been filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sexual and physical assault. Here's who is officially involved in the allegations.

The race is on to build EV battery-recycling plants in the U.S.

Federal spending is turbocharging a scramble to build more EV battery-recycling plants in the U.S. and make them more efficient and eco-friendly too.

Data centers have become integral to a global economy that's powered by digital information. However, many of the facilities depend on water to keep from overheating. That is further straining water resources in places like California, where Lake Oroville is almost dry due to severe drought that's being fueled by climate change.

Data centers, backbone of the digital economy, face water scarcity and climate risk

About 20% of data centers in the United States already rely on watersheds that are under moderate to high stress from drought and other factors. However, few companies are talking about the issue.

Trump met with GOP lawmakers in Washington to rally support, push for unity

Former President Donald Trump met separately with House and Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill delivering speeches aimed at keeping the GOP aligned.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Board at the National Defense Control Center in Moscow, on Wednesday.

Russia's economy is still working but sanctions are starting to have an effect

Despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia's economy is still functioning and it's still attacking Ukraine. That's led to questions about whether the sanctions are effective.

Enbridge Energy's Line 5 carries petroleum products piped from Alberta. Line 5 starts at Superior Wisconsin, through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, under the Straits of Mackinac, across the Lower Peninsula, under the St. Clair River south of Port Huron and then into Ontario.

AG Nessel appeals to put Line 5 suit back in state court

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to return a lawsuit filed against Enbridge Energy and its Line 5 pipeline back to state court.

The Museo de Arte in Puerto Rico is one of 64 art museums receiving grants as part of a new initiative called "Access for All" funded by Alice Walton's Art Bridges foundation.

Walmart heir wants museums to attract more people and donates $40 million to help

Alice Walton's foundation Art Bridges will give grants to dozens of museums around the country.

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