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Wrapping snow in blankets. Can that save the ski season?
Warming temperatures and no snow are also a problem in Western states, where winter sports are a billion-dollar industry. One ski area in Idaho is experimenting with insulated blankets, which keep snow from melting over the summer.
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Palestinian man says he was sexually abused in Israeli prison
A Palestinian prisoner who alleges he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison says he is telling his story to highlight the rise in abuse by prison authorities since the war in Gaza began in 2023.
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An expected end-of-year federal ban puts hemp businesses in jeopardy
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect towards the end of 2026. That could put the kibosh on the most profitable market for hemp farmers.
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U.S. military buildup continues as Iran faces possible strikes
The U.S. is sending even more Navy ships and top-of-the-line warplanes into the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Iran are talking about that country's nuclear program.
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Two new children's books capture the sights, sounds and community-building of Ramadan
As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.
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Shiffrin's Olympic win brings joy, U.S. men make history in cross-country
U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin finally medaled at the Winter Olympics, winning gold and breaking a long, agonizing streak of Olympic losses.
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FDA reverses course on Moderna flu shot
A little more than a week after the FDA rattled the biotech industry by rejecting Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine without even reviewing the application, the agency changed course. But there's a catch.
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This sport's athletes may be the fittest of them all, at least by one metric
Scientists have measured all kinds of athletes, and one sport consistently come out on top for maximizing the body's ability to convert oxygen to energy.
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Venezuela's oil revival brings hope — but little relief for workers
As U.S. sanctions ease and oil money begins to trickle back after Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuelans weigh hopes for recovery against the harsh reality of surviving on wages that barely cover food.
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Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting politics in Maine
President Trump's immigration crackdown is complicating Republicans' attempts to maintain control of Congress in this year's midterm elections. That dynamic is evident especially in Maine.
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Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Kyiv go ice fishing
Despite the war and Russian missile attacks, residents of Ukraine's capital Kyiv go ice fishing on the Dnipro river bisecting their city.
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Cities ditch license plate readers over privacy worries
Cities around the country are debating whether to keep their automatic license plate readers. Concerns about privacy and federal immigration agents can access local data are driving these debates.