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Lebanon's economic crisis will be on voters' minds during parliamentary elections
Lebanon is holding parliamentary elections against the backdrop of a severe economic crisis. Here's a look at what's at stake for those in power and the candidates trying to replace them.
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Could inflation be a good thing for governments in debt?
For all the pain it causes, inflation makes old debts easier to pay off. A silver-lining for countries burdened by pandemic debt? Maybe. But if history is any guide, that shine may be short-lived.
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Participant in Ruby Ridge standoff, Randy Weaver, dies at 74
Randy Weaver, known for the Ruby Ridge standoff in Idaho, has died. The 11-day standoff with federal agents 30 years ago, left three people dead.
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In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption.
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Supremacy movements unite over abortion restriction, though for different reasons
The evolution of the anti-abortion coalition in the U.S. has long been a shared project of supremacist movements. Though they have shared a goal of overturning Roe, they have different agendas.
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Russia may become the only non-NATO nation in the Arctic, sparking fears of conflict
For decades, Russia and other nations collaborated on scientific and environmental issues in the Arctic. Now, there's concern that Finland and Sweden joining NATO could spark a military buildup there.
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Many know how George Floyd died. A new biography centers on how he lived
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa about their new book, His Name is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.
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The man behind the Pentagon Papers weighs in on Roe v. Wade leak
The Supreme Court draft opinion leak has sparked debate over penalties for people who disclose this kind of private information. Daniel Ellsberg, who shared the Pentagon Papers, gives his perspective.
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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?
The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.
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A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory
Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.
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Rising home prices are leading to fears of a new housing bubble
Home prices are up 30% in the past year in some cities. Many people wonder if we're in another housing bubble. Some economists think prices could fall in places where homes are especially overvalued.
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Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests
The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.