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Maine residents hold a party to toast with their future neighbors... at the cemetery
In Weld, Maine, anyone who owns a plot at the Mountain View Cemetery is invited to a yearly gathering at the undertaker's home -- a chance to "get to know who you'll spend eternity with," locals say.
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This week in science: Recycling innovation, scrolling dangers and the inside of Mars
NPR's Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about an innovation in plastic recycling, the link between smartphones and hemorrhoids and what Mars' structure and ice cream have in common.
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States prepare alternative COVID vaccine plans to maintain access
States vary in their policies for COVID vaccines this fall, which could affect availability and put many at odds with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — but not unprecedented
The Trump administration last month took a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel. It's not the first time the government has taken a stake in a U.S. firm, but the circumstances are unusual and the desired outcome -- renewed American prowess in chipmaking -- is far from guaranteed.
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A single dose of LSD can treat anxiety and depression for months, study shows
A new study finds that a single dose of LSD can ease a person's anxiety for months. This could give legitimacy to research on a range of psychedelics.
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Missouri lawmakers meet to redraw congressional districts at the urging of Trump
Republican leaders in MISSOURI have now answered President Trump's call to redraw congressional districts and help GOP candidates in 2026's elections. Missouri's plan is expected to pass next week.
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The dangers of a Powerball office pool
An individual person's odds of winning the lottery are slim, so an office pool can be a way to improve your odds. But how do you avoid the pitfalls of the office lottery pool?
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How New Zealand wildlife sanctuaries are working to protect the country's unique birds
New Zealand has some of the most unique birds in the world. Many are endangered, so the country has a nationwide project to save them. It's trying to eradicate invasive animals that are harming them.
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Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us
Climate.gov went dark after cuts from the Trump administration. Now, a group of former employees are trying to revive it under a new domain.
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The wait for video game fans is finally over. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' is here
The long-awaited sequel to the wildly popular indie video game is finally out, six years after fans learned one would come along.
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Solar flares are hotter than previously thought
Solar flares can be many times the size of Earth and can damage things like satellites. A new study suggests that eruptions from the sun can be even hotter than researchers thought.
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Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, whose name became synonymous with luxury, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani has died. The Italian fashion designer revolutionized the suit jacket and helped modernize late 20th century fashion with clean lines and soft colors.