All Things Considered
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The Texas power grid is straining under data and crypto demands
Demand for electricity in Texas continues to break records. It comes as the power grid strains under increased demand due to data centers and cryptocurrency mining.
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GOP strategist shares his thoughts on the DNC thus far
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about his thoughts on the past week at the DNC.
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Medicare negotiated lower prices on several drugs. What does that mean for patients?
For six of the 10 drugs that Medicare negotiated to lower prices, the net prices aren't any better than the ones insurers already get. But there may be a change in patients' choices of medicines.
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave about an ancient magma ocean on the moon, the snake problem of Florida's Everglades, and why scrolling through video clips bores us.
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How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.
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Stacey Abrams on the state of the DNC
Stacey Abrams is an expert on voting rights and Georgia, both of which could be crucial for the Democrat's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the road to election night.
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All about the Zyn-sation of nicotine pouches
Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes. They're touted as a panacea for addiction to smoking and vaping. Philip Morris boasts selling more than 130 million containers in the first quarter of this year. But health experts and government officials are looking to crackdown on the sale of these pouches.
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Disney reverses wrongful death decision
The Walt Disney Company has reversed its decision to toss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ agreement.
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Opioid settlement money and a call to action
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aneri Pattani of KFF Health News about guidelines for spending opioid settlement money issued by nearly 200 harm reduction and recovery organizations.
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Democrats and their changing views on gun control
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz went from being endorsed by the NRA to a fierce advocate for gun control. That evolution reflects a larger shift that has been happening within the Democratic party over the last decade.
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Jon Stewart and Daily Show at the DNC
Jon Stewart hosts a special live edition of 'The Daily Show' Thursday night from the Democratic National Convention. He says he's not sure if he'll continue hosting the show after the election.
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Canada faces a massive impending railway strike
Canada’s two largest freight rail networks could come to a halt Thursday as thousands of workers are threatening to go on strike. Industry groups say it will have a devastating impact on businesses across North America