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How to make friends after a move
by Janet W. Lee
Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place.
A mom torn about leaving her career gets unexpected encouragement
Mary Amato encountered her unsung hero — a female scientist — shortly after the birth of her second child, when her choice to be a stay-at-home mom was weighing on her.
Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's
Actor Michael J. Fox talks about his documentary, Still, about his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.
Kara Jackson, celebrated poet, returns to her first love: music
Kara Jackson is mostly known for her poetry. But singing was her first love, and she's now out with her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
Daniel Penny arraigned in chokehold death of Jordan Neely
by Samantha Max
Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old man who put Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway last week, faces manslaughter charges.
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
by Bobby Allyn
Twitter owner Elon Musk has named the next CEO for the social media platform that has seen advertisers rush for the exits since he took over: Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising for NBC.
Brazil's Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, has died
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician and composer, has died at 75.
How to measure balance of power between employers and workers
Who has more power in the labor market, workers or employers? One economist has come up with a new economic indicator to try to measure it.
Teachers in Arizona tap the power of plants to teach kids resilience
Kids at a Flagstaff, Arizona, elementary school have been through a lot since 2019: the pandemic, and then wildfires and a big flood. Teachers are using horticulture therapy to teach them resilience.
CNN was 'right to try' a town hall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast.
Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security
by Susan Davis
If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?
How Taiwan once used female voice to win hearts and minds in China
by Emily Feng
China is pressuring Taiwan residents using misinformation and propaganda. Taiwan once used information warfare to sway Chinese citizens to defect to Taiwan. Among its key tools: The female voice.
The COVID public health emergency is ending — but long COVID persists for some
Despite the end of the public health emergency, long COVID persists for some patients.