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What's the environmental impact each time we hit 'buy now,' and can we change course?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author J.B. MacKinnon about the impact of American consumerism on the environment, and how pulling back could positively affect the planet.
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The U.S. may start to clarify its Taiwan policy
Rather than clarify its political intentions, the U.S. has stayed vague about Taiwan for four decades to maintain peace. But there are signs of a shift toward more clarity these days.
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What we know about the omicron variant
The omicron variant of the not been found in the United States yet. Here's what's we known about it, how dangerous it's likely to be, and whether vaccines or new drugs will be effective against it.
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Arts workers across the country are unionizing
Workers in arts and culture are currently embracing a wave of labor organizing. From museums to comic books to games, unions are coming to the arts.
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Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves about a week earlier than trees in more rural settings.
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Lee Elder, the 1st Black golfer to play at the Masters, has died at age 87
Former PGA Tour player Lee Elder has died at age 87. He was the first Black man to play at the Masters Tournament and meant a lot to the community of Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C.
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Alabama Amazon warehouse gets another chance to vote on unionizing
A federal labor official has approved a new election at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. In a previous vote, workers overwhelmingly rejected forming a union, but the results were challenged.
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Hondurans are hopeful and skeptical as votes for president are counted
Hondurans went to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, but many people in the impoverished country hold little hope that democracy will solve their problems.
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The omicron variant may be the most infectious one yet
Scientists in South Africa say preliminary data suggests the omicron coronavirus variant is already widespread across southern Africa — and this happened in a very short period of time.
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Virgil Abloh dies at age 41
Famed menswear designer Virgil Abloh died today. He was 41.
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'House of Gucci' author gives her take on the new film adapted from her book
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Sara Gay Forden about her book, The House of Gucci, which has just been released as a feature film starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver.
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Reproductive rights scholar on legality of abortion ahead of SCOTUS case
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that centers on abortion rights in Mississippi. NPR's David Folkenflik discusses the case with NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray.