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Iranian rapper receives death sentence for songs criticizing the establishment
by Jackie Northam
In Iran, popular rapper Toomaj Salehi, whose fiery lyrics helped galvanize an anti-government movement among young people, has been sentenced to death. He was charged with "corruption on earth."
Photograph or... 'promptograph?' Artist questions implications of AI generated images
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with photographer Boris Elgadsen about his decision to reject a photography award he received for an image he created using AI.
Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Judy Blume and filmmaker Davina Pardo about Judy Blume Forever, a documentary on the life and impact of one of the most celebrated children's writers.
Lasers can measure mountain snowpack — important data for drought-stricken areas
by Stephanie Maltarich
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.
To raise debt ceiling, House GOP wants new work requirements for safety net programs
by Scott Horsley
House Republicans want to add new work requirements to safety net programs, in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Critics say that would increase hardship without doing much to boost employment.
From 'Short Wave': magnetosphere music, Jupiter's icy moons and a runaway black hole
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong about the music of Earth's magnetosphere, a mission to Jupiter's icy moons, and a potential runaway supermassive black hole.
How to travel if you're a DACA recipient
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos about his recent trip to Mexico, his country of birth. It was his first time back in 30 years.
Four minutes into SpaceX's new Starship test flight, it tumbled and exploded
by Brendan Byrne
SpaceX's new Starship launched from Texas on a test flight. Four minutes into the mission, it tumbled and exploded. No one was on board the rocket, which is the largest and most powerful ever built.
'Chevalier' tells the forgotten story of a Black composer in the 1700s
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. about starring in the new movie Chevalier, which tells the forgotten story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and violinist of the 1700s.
New data shows that an old model of the brain's motor cortex is incomplete
by Jon Hamilton
Scientists found evidence of two interleaved systems, which may help explain the connection between what's going on in our bodies and what's going on in brain areas involved in thoughts and emotions.
Many American companies that waited to exit Russia are now struggling to leave
by Jackie Northam
Many American companies left Russia shortly after it invaded Ukraine. Others that waited are now finding it challenging to leave.
White women in rural America are dying. This memoir examines why
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Monica Potts about her memoir, The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America.
Defamation cases related to the 2020 election could help stop future election lies
by Lisa Hagen
Beyond Dominion's newly-settled case with Fox News, there are more than a dozen other defamation cases related to the 2020 election. Lawyers say these cases could help stop future election lies.