Up First from NPR Taiwan Earthquake, Wisconsin Primary, Texas Border Law
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Apr 3, 2024 A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Taiwan, marking the biggest tremor in 25 years. Survivors share harrowing experiences, and the discussion highlights improvements in disaster preparedness. Meanwhile, voter dissatisfaction brews in Wisconsin's primaries as dissent against both major party candidates grows. On a legislative front, Texas's immigration law faces crucial legal tests, stirring debates about its impact on communities and the balance of state versus federal authority.
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Earthquake Experience in Taipei
- NPR's Emily Feng experienced a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan.
- While on an online call, her coffee and snacks shattered as her building shook.
Minimal Damage
- Despite the earthquake's magnitude, damage and casualties were minimal, unlike a similar 1999 earthquake.
- This demonstrates Taiwan's improved earthquake preparedness.
Wisconsin Protest Votes
- Wisconsin Democrats used the uninstructed option on primary ballots to protest Biden's handling of the Gaza war.
- This exceeded expectations, with over 40,000 votes, surpassing Biden's 2020 victory margin.
