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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Ancestry Brought A Militia Member And Black Lives Matter-Supporter Together As Cousins
by Hannah Allam
In the fight against violent extremism, there's a hot debate: Who's an extremist? Two cousins, one a far-right militia member and the other aligned with Antifa, bring that debate to life.
Mass Shootings Rose In The Pandemic, Disproportionately Hurting Black Neighborhoods
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporter J. Brian Charles of The Trace about how mass shootings have soared during the pandemic and their disproportionate impact on Black neighborhoods.
Some Pedestrian-Friendly Street Changes May Stay After The Pandemic Ends
by David Schaper
With restricted indoor dining and a need for social distancing, many cities closed streets to vehicles to allow for more walking, biking and outdoor dining. Some of those changes may be here to stay.
Why Gas Prices Have Increased In The Last 3 Months
by Camila Domonoske
Prices at the pump have climbed dramatically in the first three months of the year, increasing more than 50 cents per gallon. The rising prices are driven by global forces of supply and demand.
The State Of Global Vaccination And Vaccination Diplomacy
by Jason Beaubien
Some countries have made great strides in vaccinating their populations, but much of the world has made hardly any headway. Countries with excess vaccine stockpiles could loan doses to those in need.
What The Boulder Shooting Means For A Neighborhood Resident
Christine Chen wrote a thread on twitter this week about the mass shooting at her neighborhood supermarket, coming so soon after the deadly rampage in Atlanta where a gunman targeted Asian-Americans.
Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Spoke Of Repairing Alliances In First Major Speech
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave his first big speech in Brussels on repairing alliances, contrasting Mike Pompeo's 2018 speech that took aim at the EU, UN and other international organizations.
Alderwoman Cicely Fleming of Evanston, Ill., On The Town's New Reparations Program
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alderwoman Cicely Fleming of Evanston, Ill., on the town's new reparations program and where it falls short in her eyes.
Kim Janey Will Be Boston's 1st Female Mayor And Its 1st Non-White Mayor
by Adam Reilly
As Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins the Biden administration, the city will have its first female mayor and its first non-white mayor, Kim Janey.
Remembering The Victims Of Monday's Shooting In Boulder
by May Ortega
Ten people were shot and killed in a supermarket yesterday in Boulder, Colo. Those shot were store employees, customers and one of the first police officers on scene. Their ages ranged from 20 to 65.
Treasure Secretary And Fed Chair Testified On The Economic Outlook From The Pandemic
by Scott Horsley
Lawmakers pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about the economic outlook and about their steps to address the financial fallout from the pandemic.
Volunteers In Lebanon Try To Save A Beach And Its Endangered Turtles After Oil Spill
by Ruth Sherlock
Lebanese volunteers are trying to save one of the country's favorite beaches and the nesting places it provides for endangered sea turtles after a February oil spill from an oil tanker.