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A U.S. doctor in Gaza wants President Biden to know 'we are not safe'
Dr. Adam Hamawy is a former U.S. Army combat surgeon currently in Gaza. He said he's treating primarily civilians, rather than combatants: "mostly children, many women, many elderly."
Alien Enthusiasts In Roswell, N.M., Eagerly Await The Release Of UFO Report
by Kirk Siegler
People in "the UFO capitol of the world," Roswell, N.M., are eagerly anticipating the release of a Defense Department report on their investigations into UFOs.
Descendants Of Enslaved People Get Checks In One Of The 1st Cash Reparations Programs
The Virginia Theological Seminary has launched one of the U.S.'s first cash reparations programs. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ian Markham, president and dean of VTS, and Gerald Wanzer, a shareholder.
So You're Thinking About Eating A Cicada: Tips From A Cicada Enthusiast
So you're thinking about eating a cicada. Cicada enthusiast Dr. Cortni Borgerson shares some things to know before heading out and what to do once you've actually harvested them.
Chris Bosh Talks About The NBA's New Kids On The Court Dominance
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with two-time NBA champion, author and 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Bosh about the NBA's new wave of stars asserting dominance this year.
Vaxxed & Waxed, Booked & Busy: Post-Vaccination Beauty Salon Boom
by Mia Venkat
After a tough financial year for the beauty industry, salons are seeing a much welcome boost in bookings now that more adults in the U.S. are vaccinated.
Millions Face Eviction As Moratorium Expiration Date Nears
by Chris Arnold
Millions of Americans are behind on rent and billions of dollars from Congress isn't reaching those who need it. A federal moratorium on evictions expires at the end of June so the clock is ticking.
U.S. Employers Added 599,000 Jobs In May
by Scott Horsley
In May, U.S. employers added two times the jobs they did in April. A long way from replacing the jobs lost in 2020, employers say they'd like to hire more people to keep up with booming demand.
A Single California Fire Killed 10% Of The World's Giant Sequoia Trees
At least 10% of the world's giant sequoia trees were destroyed in one California wildfire in the Sierra Nevada last year.