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Biz Markie, DJ And 'Just A Friend' Rapper, Dies After Stroke In April
Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. He was 57 years old. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend."
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Rodrigo Amarante And His Great Musical Tantrum
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to musician Rodrigo Amarante about his second solo album, Drama, which he says was inspired by a personal reckoning with his own understanding of manhood.
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COVID-19 Is Hitting Indonesia Hard. Epidemiologists Say The Worst May Be Yet To Come
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populated nation, is overwhelmed by the pandemic. Critics of the government say it failed to take the virus seriously and kept the country open while it spread.
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How Competing Without Fans In The Stands Could Affect Olympic Athletes' Performances
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with professor of sports psychology Dr. Dan Weigand about how performing without spectators could affect athletes' performances at the 2021 Olympics.
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Biden Administration Warns Against Doing Business In Hong Kong
President Biden has issued a warning to U.S. companies doing business in Hong Kong that because of China's national security law, the former colony is no longer a safe place for commerce.
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Photojournalist Killed While Covering Clash Between Afghan Forces And The Taliban
Journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed while covering a clash between Afghan forces and the Taliban. The 38-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer had worked with Reuters for more than a decade.
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Democrats' Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here's How It Would Work
The budget blueprint would use financial carrots and sticks to encourage utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The "clean energy standard" is key to President Biden's climate goals.
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Companies May Be Flagging Themselves For Hackers By Buying Cybersecurity Insurance
An uptick in ransomware attacks has led more companies to buy cybersecurity insurance. But some bad actors actually target companies with this coverage, figuring they'll be more likely to pay ransoms.
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Tennessee's Former Vaccine Leader Says She Was Fired Because Politics Trumped Science
One day after being fired, Tennessee's former top vaccination official said she lost her job because of false rumors about vaccination efforts, specifically for teenagers.
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5 Years After Attempted Coup, Journalists Look At The State Of Free Speech In Turkey
Five years after an attempted coup shook Turkey and created a sweeping crack down against the president's perceived enemies, journalists look at the state of free speech.
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In A 'Berserk' Biopic, A 57-Year-Old Plays Celine Dion At Nearly Every Age — Even 12
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rachel Handler, features writer for Vulture and New York Magazine, about the unofficial Celine Dione biopic, Aline, which just screened at Cannes Festival.
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Haiti Prepares State Funeral For President As Speculation Around Killing Swirls
Haiti is preparing a state funeral for its assassinated president as the national police force rejects speculation that the prime minister had a role in the killing.