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McDonald's polyester uniforms have gone from workwear to high fashion
A company from Finland is teaming up with McDonald's to turn old uniforms into 13 high fashion looks. They told Insider that the inspiration was McDonald's "cultural omnipresence."
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The Taliban government bans all Afghan women from attending universities
The Taliban has banned women in Afghanistan from attending private and public universities — in its latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms.
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A mountain lion in California inspired construction of a wildlife crossing
NPR's A Martinez speaks to wildlife advocate Beth Pratt about the construction of a wildlife crossing near Los Angeles that could help save the local mountain lion population.
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Trump should face justice just like anyone else would, Rep. Raskin says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Jamie Raskin, who led the Jan. 6 House subcommittee that examined criminal referrals to the Justice Department against former President Donald Trump and others.
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Dentist from Brazil is now the person who has gone to the most World Cups
Daniel Sbruzzi, 75, has gone to 11 World Cups, according to Guinness World Records. He wears women's outfits to Brazil's games for good luck, but in Qatar he had to respect the local dress code.
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New York GOP leader calls accusation of faked bio for new GOP House member 'serious'
New York Rep.-elect George Santos last month won a House seat on Long Island but much of his biography and resume appear to have been invented. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 20, 2022.)
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Why the waters off the west coast of the Galapagos Islands are getting colder
While the majority of the world's oceans are warming, the waters off the west coast of the Galapagos Islands are getting colder — creating a refuge from climate change for birds and marine animals.
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The cost of the 12 days of Christmas increased dramatically this year
Partridge prices were flat this year, but the cost of pear trees jumped more than 25%. PNC bank has run the numbers on all 12 days of Christmas — as it calculates its annual Holiday Price Index.
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Rep. Gallagher's committee will push back against increased Chinese aggression
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, chairman of the China select committee, about the economic and security challenges posed by Beijing.
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World Cup fans in Los Angeles turn out to celebrate Argentina's championship
Fans in Los Angeles went wild when Argentina won the men's World Cup after an eventful final match against France. It was Argentina's first world championship since 1986.
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Icy weather in Cambridge, England, interferes with delivery robot's path
Graham Smith was out for a walk when he found the robot stuck on an icy curb. He wrote on Facebook that the wheels of the "poor little mite" were "spinning like crazy." Smith helped it on its way.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi has been chasing a World Cup win for 16 years
Argentina's World Cup win on Sunday was especially meaningful for star Lionel Messi. Where does he rank now that he's joined legend Diego Maradona in Argentina's World Cup winner's circle?