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American Library Association
The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
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Goldman Environmental Prize
The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future
A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms
Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him
The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
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Catholic churchgoers in Birmingham, Alabama, react to the tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to running coach Martin Dugard about his new book, "The Long Run," which details the growth of major marathon races and the cultural shifts that made running popular.
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Importers who paid tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court can start applying for refunds Monday. The government has been ordered to return $160B that were unlawfully collected.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the chief executive of a Minnesota baby products manufacturer about her experience applying for a refund from President Trump's tariffs.
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The NFL draft is set to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh this week. The school district plans to pivot to remote learning in response to overcrowded transportation systems.
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The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps. -
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night. -
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. -
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.
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This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.
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Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead of the midterms.
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The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America in this moment.
