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'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza
by Elissa Nadworny
Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.
Veterans are encouraged to enroll for Pact Act benefits by Aug. 9
by Quil Lawrence
A long political campaign for veterans hurt by toxic exposures resulted in the largest expansion of VA care in decades. Advocates are urging veterans to access retroactive benefits before they expire.
Record-setting heat in Phoenix has led to concerns about future conditions
by Kirsten Dorman
Government and nonprofit leaders say the response to the record heat wave is unsustainable, and more deliberate preparations and funding need to be in place before next summer.
Festival in the Catskills celebrates resort area once known as the Borscht Belt
by Jim Zarroli
NPR revisits the Borscht Belt, a place where Jewish families from New York escaped for the summer at a time when they weren't welcomed elsewhere.
Despite threats, no state has an active law banning drag in front of kids
by Josie Lenora
Across the U.S., efforts by Republican state lawmakers to restrict drag performances for kids have been scuttled, blocked or vetoed. (Story aired on Weekend All Things Considered on July 29, 2023.)
Donald Trump's repeated legal woes have given him a boost in the polls
Donald Trump survived many scandals as president, including two impeachments. After two indictments and a possible third, he's still the undisputed front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination.
Young Catholics from around the world flock to World Youth Day events in Portugal
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Heidi Schlumpf of the National Catholic Reporter, about Pope Francis's reform agenda, and the impact of encouraging young parishioners to "shake things up."
Researchers study cricket courtship to understand sexy behavior in other animals
British researchers have discovered that the way crickets rub their wings together to sing — is about the closest an insect can come to a dating app.
Kenya proposes to lead a multinational force into violence-torn Haiti
NPR's A Martinez talks to the Miami Herald's Jacqueline Charles about Kenya's offer to send a thousand police officers to Haiti to lead a multinational effort to support Haitian police.
Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by artificial intelligence
by Bobby Allyn
As the Hollywood strikes grind on, some background TV and film actors are concerned about losing jobs to artificial intelligence.
An archeological dig in Turkey has uncovered artifacts dating back 1,000 years
by Peter Kenyon
What started out as an exploration of a Roman garrison has uncovered artifacts dating back to the time of the Assyrian Empire. (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on July 30, 2023.)
Author Susan Casey takes readers along with her to profound depths of the ocean
NPR's A Martinez speaks with scuba diver and writer Susan Casey about her new book, The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean.
Schools aim to enrich students by expanding culturally responsive arts education
by Srishti Prabha
Some schools are expanding their art and music class offerings beyond the usual — to make room for art that reflects their students' cultural heritage.