All Things Considered
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Jane Fonda calls for 'creative nonviolent noncooperation' to defend free speech
Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
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Israeli navy moves to intercept Gaza aid flotilla
The aid flotilla, which includes activist Greta Thunberg, was headed for Gaza to break Israel's blockade
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People are already starting to feel the effects of the U.S. government shutdown
Across the United States, people are learning what is and is not functioning on the first day of the government shutdown.
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Volunteering at 'Maine Needs' brings connection to community
Meet Lee Cooper, who finds purpose and a sense of community in his volunteer job at Maine Needs, a group that provides clothing for people in need.
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Seal whiskers can track subtle motions in the ocean
Harbor seals use their whiskers to gather all sorts of intel from their surroundings. These exquisitely tuned sensory hairs even seem to allow them to outmaneuver the escape plans of their fishy prey.
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Air Traffic Controllers helped end the last government shutdown and may again
A shortage of air traffic controllers may have played a key role in ending the last government shutdown in 2019. Those controllers could be in a powerful position this year as well.
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Matthew McConaughey talks about letting ambition get the best of him
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Matthew McConaughey talks about letting ambition get the best of him.
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Microsoft announcement highlights complicated relationship between Big Tech and war
Microsoft restricted the Israeli military's access to some of its technology after it found that Israel's Defense Ministry was using its services to carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians.
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As more teens use AI chatbots, parents and lawmakers sound the alarm about dangers
Nearly 1/3 of teens say they use chatbots for roleplaying romantic and sexual relationships. But some parents and digital safety experts warn that these apps can put teens at risk of suicide.
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Journalist Tom Johnson reflects on personal and professional struggles and triumphs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to journalist Tom Johnson about his career and experiences in battling depression, which he describes in his new memoir, Driven.
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Sen. Cortez Masto explains why she broke ranks with democrats on shutdown vote
Three Senate Democrats broke with their party and voted with Republicans to fund the government and avert a shut down. One of them, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, explains her reasoning.
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Who will be left to cover the troops as the Pentagon limits journalists' access?
Smaller publications that cover the Pentagon are likely to be the most affected by a new press policy put into place by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.