May 25, 2022

Why does this keep happening?

Law enforcement work on scene after a mass shooting yesterday at Robb Elementary School where 21 people were killed, including 19 children, on May 25, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images

Yesterday, 19 children and two adults were killed in Uvalde, Texas. If it feels like nothing has changed since the 2012 Sandy Hook killings, that's because Congress hasn't passed any laws to control gun sales since then.

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Since Sandy Hook killings a decade ago, Congress has put no limits on gun sales

by Marketplace Staff and David Gura

May 25, 2022

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, Marketplace looked into background checks and gun purchases. We're revisiting some of that reporting today.

An officer walks outside of Robb Elementary School on May 25. The day before, a gunman killed 19 students and two adults.

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Why do two major West Coast ports rate last on a new ranking of facilities worldwide?

by Meghan McCarty Carino

May 25, 2022

Experts point to inefficiency, lack of warehouse space and outdated technology.

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Long after wildfires race through rural communities, mobile home parks still await rebuilding

by Mitchell Hartman

May 25, 2022

In September 2020, blazes destroyed many homes and RVs in mobile home parks. Rebuilding plans call for publicly funded affordable housing.

Charred tree stumps and barren home pads are among the few remnants of the Lazy Days mobile home park site in Blue River, Oregon.

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Summit seeks to help tribes recover from pandemic woes

by Savannah Maher

May 25, 2022

COVID shut down industries Native communities relied on. The Reservation Economic Summit is exploring alternative revenue streams.

The Reservation Economic Summit is being held in Las Vegas. Native American-run casinos have suffered financially, leading to discussions about strengthening tribal economies.

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Why carmakers are pouring billions into new electric vehicle battery factories

by Samantha Fields

May 25, 2022

It's all about controlling the supply chain.

Ford announced 3,000 job cuts Monday as the automaker shifts focus to connected and electric vehicles.

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My Economy

The hot housing market is "very bad" for this home inspector

by Andie Corban and Sean McHenry

May 25, 2022

With heightened competition to buy homes, many buyers are waiving inspections and other contingencies.

Despite the decline in business, home inspector Peter Drougas says "there's no way I'm closing down."

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Music from the episode

Nightrider Tom Misch, Yussef Dayes, Freddie Gibbs

Suddenly Junip

Fu-Gee-La Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras

Cosy Blanka

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Marvin Gaye

Cranes in the Sky Solange

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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