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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.
Generational Split Of Opinions Within Asian American Community Over Safety Of Police
Recent assaults on Asian Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area have sparked debates within the community around policing. Divisions over how to keep people safe are falling along generational lines.
Bird Feeders May Be Spreading The Salmonellosis That's Killing Thousands Of Finches
A Salmonellosis outbreak is killing thousands of finches across the country, and experts say bird feeders might be spreading the disease.
Signs Of Ye Olde Times: Worn Out Highway Signs Are An Issue For Drivers And Officials
by Sam Turken
Those green highway signs on interstates increasingly have problems. Older signs are almost invisible at night and it's creating issues for drivers and headaches for state transportation managers.
Officials From The U.S. And China Have Met For The First Time Since Biden Took Office
by John Ruwitch
Cabinet-level officials from the U.S. and China met for the first time since Biden took office, amid increasingly acrimonious and fraught relations between the world's two largest economies.
Groceries And Rent Money: Why Support For COVID Isolation Is More Important Than Ever
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Florida Democrats Call For A New Election After GOP Charged With Manipulating Race
by Greg Allen
A GOP political operative is being charged with paying a sham candidate to run for Florida State Senate and unseating the incumbent Democrat. Democrats are calling for a new election.
The CDC Says A Distance Of 3 Feet Between Students In A Classroom Setting Is Safe
by Anya Kamenetz
The CDC has updated its guidance for schools, saying it "now recommends that, with universal masking, students should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings."
As The NCAA Tournament Starts, The Men's And Women's Bubbles Look A Bit... Different
Since the NCAA D1 basketball tournaments started this week, players, coaches and fans have pointed out the differences between the men's bubble in Indiana and the women's bubble in Texas.
Biden Administration Meets With AAPI Rights Groups To Address Anti-Asian Violence
by Juana Summers
AAPI civil rights groups have been meeting with the Biden administration about addressing the rise in violence toward Asian Americans. The president and vice president have openly condemned the trend.
A Sociologist's View On The Hyper-Sexualization Of Asian Women In American Society
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Biola University professor of sociology Nancy Wang Yuen about the hyper-sexualization of Asian women and the intersection of racism and sexism.
Texas Officials Debate Over How To Prevent Another Crisis Like The Storm Blackouts
by Mose Buchele
In Texas, the economic and political fallout from last month's massive blackouts continues, as does the blame game over them. Lawmakers are also debating how to prevent another such crisis.