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There's a long history of accusations of outside players influencing student protests
The refrain of malign outside influence has been common from school and government authorities during this wave of pro-Palestinian protests. This concept of hijacked activism has a long history.
Thousands have been sent to the hospital due to Japan's blistering heatwave
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan is sweltering amid a blistering heatwave not seen in decades. As the country deals with an energy crunch, Japanese businesses are trying to save energy by turning lights down and thermostats up.
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to roll back 'Remain In Mexico' policy
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marysol Castro, an attorney with El Paso's Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, about the Remain in Mexico decision.
Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was more than a basketball coach for former players
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jay Williams, host of NPR's The Limits, about his conversation with recently retired, legendary Duke college basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who once coached Williams.
The complicated — and rapidly shifting — legal risks of getting an abortion by pill
by Yuki Noguchi
Abortions by pill make up more than half of abortions now. But the Supreme Court's ruling means about half of states will eventually ban or seriously restrict abortion, including by medication.
International special envoys for LGBTQ rights talk about pride around the world
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with envoys assigned to LGBTQ issues – the U.S.'s Jessica Stern, Italy's Fabrizio Petri and Argentina's Alba Rueda – about whether life is improving for queer people globally.
The deaths of migrants in San Antonio has put a spotlight on the immigration issue
by John Burnett
The deaths of 53 smuggled in a semi-truck in Texas have thrown immigration into headlines ahead of midterms. Republicans blame Biden for loosening Trump's policies. Immigrant advocates fault Title 42.
The region responsible for 40% of Italy's agriculture faces worst drought in 70 years
by Adam Raney
Italy's agricultural heartland is suffering its worst drought in 70 years. Authorities are struggling to deal with the situation and save as much of the country's harvest as possible.
Some Californians are prepping to host visitors who seek abortion access
by April Dembosky
California volunteers are gearing up to host women from out of state in their homes or drive them to abortion appointments. One is a 75-year old woman motivated by having had abortions before 'Roe.'
Vermont to vote on whether to amend the state's constitution to protect abortion
by Mikaela Lefrak
Some states passed laws protecting abortion rights before Roe was overturned. A few are going further. Vermont will vote on an amendment to fully protect abortion access in the state's constitution.