NPR3 min readDiscrimination & Race Relations
Despite Bans In Some States, More Than A Million Abortions Were Provided In 2023
That's the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research. Medication abortion made up a larger share of the total than in 2020.
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United Airlines CEO Tries To Reassure Customers That The Airline Is Safe
In a memo to customers, CEO Scott Kirby tried to reassure travelers that safety is the airline's top priority. He said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots.
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Sports Illustrated Will Continue Its Print Edition Under A New Publisher
Minute Media took over on Monday after reaching a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group. What this means for the writers and others who produce Sports Illustrated remains to be seen.
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A 2024 March Madness Vocabulary: How To Sound Like You Know What You're Talking About
The NCAA basketball tournaments can be onslaught of unfamiliar names and terms enough to make any casual viewer nervous. We're here to help. (Except for NET. We can't explain NET.)
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A Refugee Family Was Going Hungry — Until A Fast Food Manager Risked His Job To Help
After fleeing to the U.S. from the Soviet Union, River Adams was struggling to survive. Then a kind gesture changed everything.
NPR4 min readPolitical Ideologies
New Data Shows It's Gotten Easier To Vote In The U.S. Since 2000
Nearly 97% of voting-age U.S. citizens now live in a state with some form of early voting, according to a new report.
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Rents Are High And Housing Vouchers Are Hard To Get. So Philly Is Giving Renters Cash
The pilot program chose people on the city's long waitlist for housing vouchers to test how much direct cash payments can help. HUD, the federal housing agency, is interested in the possibility.
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8 Tracks: Keep It Real
What would you do if your favorite artist stared you down and asked for the truth? On this 8 Tracks: Michael Knott, Rapsody and Tierra Whack offer mirrors to themselves and to anyone listening.
NPR2 min readWorld
Journalists Discuss Haunting Photos From Gaza And The Choice To Print Them
An Israeli delegation is expected to arrive on Monday in Qatar for talks with mediators trying to broker a temporary ceasefire and hostage release.
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Pregnant Stingray Charlotte Brings In Traffic, Business To North Carolina Town
Charlotte the stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium has been attracting visitors since she got pregnant without a mate. Businesses in Hendersonville are delighted by the influx.
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First Charter Flight With U.S. Citizens Fleeing Haiti Lands In Miami
More than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government-chartered flight, officials said in a statement. It later arrived at the Miami International Airport.
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New Banksy Mural In North London Puts A Little Greenery In A Dense Neighborhood
Banksy posted before-and-after photos on Instagram of the artwork, which provides a burst of green foliage to a denuded, severely pruned tree in Islington North.
NPR6 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Supreme Court Examines Whether Government Can Combat Disinformation Online
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are Missouri, Louisiana and five individuals who were either banned from social media during the pandemic or whose posts, they say, were not prominently featured.
NPR2 min readInternational Relations
Biden Speaks With Netanyahu As Tensions Rise Over The War In Gaza
National security adviser Jake Sullivan described a "business-like" meeting between two leaders with different perspectives about the proposed military operation for the city of Rafah in Gaza.
NPR4 min readPolitical Ideologies
In Tuesday's 'Primary', Arizona's Independent Voters Don't Get Much Of A Say
Arizona holds a presidential preference election to choose how its delegates will be awarded. That means independents don't get to vote - in a state where they are a third of the electorate.
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The U.S. Bans Most Common Form Of Asbestos, After Decades Of Pushback From Industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
NPR4 min readDiet & Nutrition
From Anxiety To Cancer, The Evidence Against Ultra-processed Food Piles Up
Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.
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Supreme Court Seems Wary Of Barring Government Contacts With Social Media
At issue was a sweeping Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that barred government officials from having contacts with social media platforms.
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Christine Blasey Ford Aims To Own Her Story With 'One Way Back'
In an interview with NPR, Ford says it was only a couple of years ago that she felt ready to revisit how her life was upended by Brett Kavanaugh's rise to a position on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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RBG Award Ceremony Canceled Amid Controversy Over Recipients
Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk and junk bond creator Michael Milken were among the recipients of the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Award.
NPR4 min read
Watching A Solar Eclipse Without The Right Filters Can Cause Eye Damage. Here's Why
When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.
NPR2 min readAmerican Government
Pro-Trump Attorney Arrested After Hearing Over Leaking Dominion Documents
Stefanie Lambert was arrested by U.S. Marshals after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems.
NPR2 min read
Let The Madness Begin: 3 Things To Watch At The NCAA Basketball Tournaments
With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week. Here are some highlights to watch for as the men's and women's games begin.
NPR4 min readInternational Relations
Israel's Military Launched An Overnight Raid On Gaza's Largest Hospital
The Israeli military said it was "operating to thwart terrorist activity" at Al-Shifa Hospital. The Gaza Ministry of Health says the raid violates humanitarian law.
NPR2 min readAmerican Government
Putin Wins Russian Election; Supreme Court Tackles Misinformation, Censorship Case
Putin hails his victory in a Russian election with no real opposition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that examines whether the government can combat misinformation online.
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In Havana Syndrome Patients, NIH Scientists Find No Physical Trace Of Harm
The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.
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NASA Astronaut Tom Stafford, Famed For U.S.-Soviet Orbital Handshake, Has Died At 93
Tom Stafford commanded the first Apollo mission to dock with a Soviet craft in space. He also served as commander of Apollo 10 - the dress rehearsal before NASA's first landing on the moon in 1969.
NPR2 min read
The Arts And Crafts Giant Joann Files For Bankruptcy, But Stores Will Remain Open
Joann expects to receive $132 million in new financing as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The Ohio-based company will also be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
NPR6 min read
'James' Revisits Huck Finn's Traveling Companion, Giving Rise To A New Classic
In a fever dream of a retelling, America's new reigning king of satire has turned a loved classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, upside down, placing Huck's enslaved companion Jim at the center.
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The 'Devil Comet' Is Visible In The Night Sky, And Is Sticking Around For The Eclipse
Known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rarely seen comet prone to colorful outbursts could soon be viewed without a telescope or binoculars.
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