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Composer Ellie Wilson's new music is inspired by ecological data on moth movements
The movement of moths inspires a new music project by composer Ellie Wilson. She used data shared by ecologists to create a piece where the insects take center stage.
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Saturday Sports: Wimbledon week 1, U.S. vs Mexico at Gold Cup, Joey Chestnut returns
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about the first week of Wimbledon, soccer's Gold Cup final between the U.S. and Mexico, and Joey Chestnut's return to the hot-dog-eating big stage.
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The U.S. dollar has its worst start to the year since 1973
The U.S. dollar's long dominance as the world's currency is fraying as global investors warm to a "sell America" trading strategy.
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Politics chat: Tax bill passes, 90-day tariff deadline looms
We look at the impact of the Republican tax and spending bill, passed just in time for Fourth of July, and we discuss President Trump's looming trade deal deadline.
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Opinion: A royal seal of approval
The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.
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People gather to pay respects to slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
In a Minneapolis basilica, lawmakers from both parties will attend the funeral for slain state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
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Saturday Sports: Wimbledon favorites, NBA champions
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview the upcoming Wimbledon tennis championship and look at the recent spike in Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA.
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Fears of regional war in the Middle East persist even after the Israel-Iran ceasefire
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michael Wahid Hanna of the International Crisis Group about the ceasefire between Israel and Iran and other diplomatic efforts to stabilize the wider region.
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How the Trump administration stands to benefit from SCOTUS decisions
The Supreme Court wound up the term on Friday, handing several wins to the Trump administration. Amy Howe of the SCOTUS blog speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about the implications of their decisions.
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Willi Carlisle discusses his new album 'Winged Victory'
On "Winged Victory", songwriter Willi Carlisle weaves between the absurd and the sentimental. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlisle about the 11 tracks of originals and covers.
