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This weekend marks 56 years since civil rights marchers were attacked by Alabama state troopers on a day now known as "Bloody Sunday." This year's commemoration is different this year — there's a pandemic, a new president and one very notable missing voice.
Archaeologists recently discovered a 2000-year-old ceremonial chariot at a villa just outside Pompeii. Researchers say the chariot is "an extraordinary find" that "has no parallel in Italy thus far."
Why are there so many flavors of potato chips? Because novelty keeps us eating, as the new book Hooked explains.
A small, white building on the campus of the College of William & Mary is believed to be the oldest standing building in the U.S. dedicated to the education of free and enslaved Black children.
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Many members of racial and ethnic minority groups say they face extra barriers when seeking care for a friend or family member with Alzheimer's disease. Read the story.
The story of hundreds of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls captured the world's attention seven years ago. A new book looks at the story through in-depth interviews with 20 of those abducted.
False conspiracy theories have always been a part of U.S. history, but experts say they're spreading faster and wider than ever before. |
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Agnes Boisvert, an ICU nurse at St. Luke's hospital in downtown Boise, Idaho, spends every day attending to patients who are "gasping for air" and dying from COVID-19. But communicating that to anti-maskers is a constant challenge.
Demonstrations and protests by India's farmers have been going on for months. Climate activists and even pop stars have pledged support for them, but what sparked the movement is less glamorous: new rules for wholesale markets.
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In Chinatown Pretty, photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu document the vibrant street styles of seniors in Chinatowns across North America. The photos burst with color and swag, and are a powerful reminder of these seniors' joy and resilience. |
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As awards season kicks off, Pop Culture Happy Hour revisits great performers and a few of their essential performances, and there isn't a better place to start than with the Regina King. (Pop Culture Happy Hour)
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress last week about the Capitol insurrection and on the ongoing threat to the United States posed by domestic extremists. (The NPR Politics Podcast)
For many Americans, Levittown is the prototypical prosperous suburb, founded on the idea of bringing Americans into a middle-class lifestyle after WWII. But there was a parallel story of Levittown in Puerto Rico during a time of great change on the island. (Throughline)
Almost three years ago, a man with a shotgun entered the offices of a community newspaper, Capital Gazette, in Annapolis, Md., and killed five members of the staff. As the shooter's case works its way towards trial, the staff tries to balance coverage obligations with personal feelings. (Embedded)
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough time for everyone, but one section of the economy has actually been booming during the past year: pets! (The Indicator From Planet Money)
Sam interviewed author Torrey Peters' about her new book Detransition, Baby, writing for trans readers, creating flawed characters and how the COVID-19 pandemic can be viewed through a trans lens. (It’s Been A Minute With Sam Sanders)
One of Donald Trump's campaign promises was to end the war in Afghanistan. Last year, he negotiated an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw all U.S. forces by May 1 of 2021. President Biden must now decide whether to honor a deal that included the Taliban but not the Afghan government. (Fresh Air)
The Supreme Court heard arguments last week about voting laws in Arizona that would make ballot access harder for people living in rural areas. NPR's Nina Totenberg reports that the conservative court isn't likely to strike down the laws. And NPR's Ailsa Chang talked to Stacey Abrams about her role in turning Georgia blue during the last election. (Consider This From NPR)
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Many of us have heard the phrases "no means no" or "yes means yes." These phrases are short and catchy, but they can't really capture the complexity of what it means to consent to sexual activity or touch. (Life Kit)
Six years ago, Morning Brew started out as a fun business newsletter. The company now has over 2.5 million subscribers with multiple newsletters and a podcast, and last year Business Insider paid about 75 million dollars for a majority stake in the company. (How I Built This)
TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline – and what control we might have over brain health. (TED Radio Hour)
They say true love is hard to find. Whoever says that probably wasn't an economist. (Planet Money)
A number of U.S. cities are looking to restrict the use of gas in new buildings to reduce climate emissions. But some states are considering laws to block those efforts, with backing from the natural gas industry. (Short Wave) |
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