The Heisman Winner’s Inspiring Speech; Tips For Stain Removal; Airbnb On The Hot Seat

Plus, does New York City need gun control?

Stories And Podcasts You May Have Missed soberve/Getty Images Airbnb is known for offering short stays in someone else’s home, but now more people are using it for a month or more. Those longer stays can bring frustrations and weirdness. Help! How do I get this stain out?  The average American throws away about 80 pounds of clothes a year because they are stained or faded. That giant pile of wasted clothes is bad for the environment and our bank accounts, especially because, odds are, you can get most of those stains out. Life Kit offers some tips to keep your clothes fresh and clean — and stain-free.   A Heisman winner’s speech inspired donations to his hometown’s food pantry. When LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, he used his acceptance speech to highlight the struggles of people in his small hometown in Ohio. More than $475,000 has now been raised.  How U.S. military aid has helped Ukraine. “U.S. military aid represents a physical manifestation of American support, which is essential," retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells NPR. The U.S. has given $1.5 billion in such aid in the past 5 years. Does New York City need gun control? New York City has stricter gun laws than most other American cities — and lower rates of gun violence. But legal challenges could force the city to loosen its gun control. Will a rise in crime follow? Newsletter continues after sponsor message This Week's Listens When a prisoner returns home with a brain injury, freedom isn’t so free. Peter van Agtmael/Magnum Photos Chuck Coma was one of the thousands of people assaulted in federal prisons each year. His cellmate nearly killed him. Now it’s up to his family to take care of him. (Listening time, 8:18) A drug-free idea to relieve chronic pain: green light. Researchers are looking into an experimental treatment that shows promise in easing certain kinds of chronic pain, including migraines. (Listening time, 4:34) How in the world did scrunchies become cool again? A 2003 Sex And The City episode ridiculed the bulky hair tie as profoundly unfashionable. But now scrunchies are back, baby! How does a trend go from passé to stylish? (Listening time, 3:55) Rebranding having people over for dinner. In her new cookbook, Nothing Fancy, Alison Roman stresses that preparing dinner for others doesn't have to be a piece of performance art. It's dinner and doesn't have to be perfection. (Listening time, 7:43)  History Lesson Of The Week Possible mass grave from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is discovered. Corbis via Getty Images For decades, historians poring over photographs, written records and oral interviews have suspected where victims may have been buried after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 . This week, researchers announced there is new evidence that supports those suspicions. Researchers from the Oklahoma Archeological Society investigating the massacre used ground-penetrating radar and discovered what they believe may be from at least two mass burials. One of the newly discovered pits is large enough to contain the remains of 100 bodies. It is still unclear how many people were killed in the massacre, when the prosperous black Tulsa neighborhood of Greenwood was annihilated by an armed, angry white mob.    The Picture Show Pick Of The Week Richard Beaven for NPR New data reveal a sharp racial divide in access to good schools, safety, healthy food and places to play — all things that help shape a child’s future.  — By Jill Hudson Pocket Casts App, Now Free Podcast lovers, rejoice! The Pocket Casts app delivers a simple but powerful experience for listening, search and discovery. And now it’s free. Download now at PocketCasts.com or find it in the Apple App or Google Play stores. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: bestofnpr@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can  sign up here. Looking for more great content?  Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy