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Author Discusses Standing In Solidarity With Nikole Hannah-Jones
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Martha Jones, author and professor of history at John Hopkins University, about her role in writing a letter of solidarity in The Root for Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Cryptocurrency Has Raised Environmental Concerns — Local Governments Are Stepping In
Even before Elon Musk got woke to how much dirty power Bitcoin consumes, local governments were moving to regulate crypto miners. Public pushback will be likely as crypto is branded carbon-intensive.
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U.S. Gold Gymnast Simone Biles Keeps Rewriting The Record Book
Christine Brennan, USA Today sports journalist, explains why Simone Biles' Yurchenko double pike feat on Saturday was remarkable — and why it wasn't awarded as such.
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When The Brood X Cicadas Descend In Masses, So Do Bug Scientists
When a critter spends 17 years underground, it's not easy to study. So as Brood X cicadas break out, they're followed closely by researchers who must cram a lot of work in about six weeks.
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For Philadelphia Band Low Cut Connie, Music Became A Pandemic Support Group
Last year, cooped up at home, the band Low Cut Connie began to stream performances. Before long, they turned into a musical support group for fans coping with the pandemic.
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Across The U.S., Mayors Are Stepping Down After A Rough 2020 And 2021
Mayors from cities big and small have been stepping down after a tumultuous 2020 and difficult 2021. The changes in leadership come as local municipalities are grappling with important issues.
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Olivia Rodrigo Bridges Generations On Her Debut Album 'Sour'
With her debut album Sour, released May 21, Olivia Rodrigo ushers in a new, grungier era for the Disney-to-pop-star pipeline.
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U.S. Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Aim To Boost Pressure As Conflict Continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Gavin of the Council on Foreign Relations about the new U.S. visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia.
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As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths
Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.
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Some Yemenis Struggle For U.S. Visas Even After The End Of The Travel Ban
Yemenis who won the diversity visa lottery were stopped by the Trump administration's travel ban. Now they've had to start applying all over again. "Our lives have been destroyed," says one man.
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Why Belarus Went To Such Lengths To Arrest Journalist Roman Protasevich
More details have emerged about how the Belarusian regime seized an opposition activist, Roman Protasevich, from a commercial airline flight.
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Belarus Intercepts Flight Carrying Opposition Activist
The authorities in Belarus forced a passenger flight to land in the capital of Minsk and then detained an opposition leader who was one of the passengers on board.