All Things Considered
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Wall Street's latest wild week
The Nasdaq had its worst days since April's tariff turmoil, as investor worries mounted about an AI bubble -- but there were some non-tech bright spots.
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California's largest children's hospital system discontinues some gender-affirming care
Two hospitals in California are discontinuing hormone treatments for transgender youth, citing Trump administration pressures. In the past year, many hospitals and clinics have scaled back that care.
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Melinda French Gates on learning to trust again after divorcing Bill Gates
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Melinda French Gates talks about learning to trust again after her divorce.
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Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.
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At Super Bowl time, the NFL cracks down on unlicensed merchandise
Every year, the NFL battles to protect its trademarks, copyrights and licenses. The league aggressively goes after people who produce counterfeit merchandise. It's a problem during the Super Bowl.
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2 months in, how are Australia's age restrictions for social media working?
As more countries look to follow Australia's lead and introduce social media bans for children, we ask whether Australia's legislation is working.
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A study of a remarkable bonobo named Kanzi shows apes may play make believe
The ability to imagine -- to play pretend -- has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests certain apes may be able to as well.
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More frustrated prosecutors at the U.S Attorney's office in Minnesota call it quits
Turmoil continues at the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis. This week another attorney was removed from a special assignment dealing with immigration cases after telling a judge she hates her job.
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Is a new Iran nuclear deal possible?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR's Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States.
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Get ready for the Olympic halfpipe
To get ready to watch the Winter Olympics, we talk to former Olympian Tricia Byrnes about some snow boarding terminology.
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Olympic athletes protest big oil
Several athletes are objecting to the International Olympic Committee over sponsorship of the Games by major oil companies. They say fossil fuel use threatens winter conditions needed for snow sports.
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What a recent executive order from Trump means for housing costs
President Trump recently signed an executive order targeting large institutional investors that buy up homes. But in some circumstances, those large investors have led to more housing affordability.