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Why a song released in 1994 is No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart
Parts of the world experienced a total solar eclipse this month, but what good is it without a soundtrack? On the day of the eclipse, Soundgarden's song "Black Hole Sun" saw a boom in streams.
Hoarding may be increasing because of aging population, scarce mental health care
by Rose Conlon
Problems with hoarding are growing in the U.S due to an aging population. That's true especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health providers.
More than 150,000 fans — and at least 1 dog — turn out to see Metallica
When Metallica's tour stopped in Los Angeles, a German Shepherd named Storm left her nearby home, snuck into the stadium, and took a seat. Her owners had no idea until they saw pictures online.
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years for Jan. 6 riot role
by Odette Yousef
The former national chairman of the far-right Proud Boys was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Tarrio had been convicted for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Kyiv on an unannounced visit
Blinken arrives at a moment when Ukraine's summer counteroffensive is entering its final weeks — still struggling against powerful Russian defenses in the south and east.
Hurricane Idalia seems to have blown some migrating birds a little off course
Flamingos normally seen around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean have been spotted farther afield — the Carolinas, Texas and even Ohio. If you see a pink bird standing on one leg, it's not a mirage.
Alabama seniors spearhead efforts to protect Mobile Bay from toxic ash
by Cori Yonge
A group of seniors in Mobile, Ala., wants coal ash from a power plant moved to a lined landfill. They worry the toxic ash could leak into Mobile Bay. (Story aired on ATC on Sept. 4, 2023.)
Lab data suggests new COVID booster will protect against worrisome variant
by Rob Stein
The latest lab data suggests that a new COVID-19 booster will protect against a worrisome variant. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 5, 2023.)
After shoppers' habits have changed, malls try to figure out what comes next
by Deena Prichep
Many retailers have cut back their physical presence in the age of online shopping — leaving dying malls in their wake. But by thinking outside the box, some old malls are finding new life.
Leaders of North Korea and Russia may meet to discuss an arms deal
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un will reportedly travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin over a possible weapons agreement, after talks with the U.S. faltered.