All Things Considered
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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Ariana Grande's speaking voice keeps changing. A voice speech pathologist explains
by Chloe Veltman
People have been baffled by the way Ariana Grande changes her speaking voice in interviews for years. The artist keeps addressing the issue but it keeps coming up. Why?
Nigeria considers new regulations on dangerous skin whitening products
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
The Nigerian government issues new warnings against the dangers involved in using skin whitening products, in a country that has often been called the " world capital of skin bleaching"
Trump administration makes deep cuts to science funding
by Rob Stein
Cuts to costs, temporary freezes on grants, executive orders that go against the laws grants are supposed to follow — the early weeks of the Trump presidency are already drastically changing science.
A man genetically destined to develop Alzheimer's isn't showing any symptoms
by Jon Hamilton
A man with genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's to appear before age 50 remains cognitively fine in his mid 70s. Understanding why could lead to new treatments for the disease.
Why John Bolton sees Greenland as issue of 'critical importance' to U.S. security
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton about the president's ambitions of expanding into Greenland.
Journalist Kelsey McKinney breaks down the pull and power of gossip in new memoir
by Lauren Hodges
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalist Kelsey McKinney about her new book, You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip.
What Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum would mean for the U.S.
by Scott Horsley
President Trump has called for a 25% tax on all imported steel and aluminum. That could give a helping hand to domestic steel and aluminum producers, but also raise prices for US businesses and consumers.
NEW MEXICO BOOK BILL
by Nash Jones
Some New Mexico lawmakers are crafting a bill that would withhold state funding from public libraries that remove books for certain reasons — shielding librarians from outside influence.
A stranger stepped in to help when a woman's 7 year old was hit by a truck
When Melissa's 7-year-old son was hit by a truck while riding his bike, a woman across the street ran over to help.
DOGE sets its sights on Medicare and Medicaid
by Jordan-Marie Smith
The Department of Government Efficiency, has focused in on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What could DOGE's efforts mean to the tens of millions of Americans who rely on them?
Unpacking the drama behind Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show
Lamar's performance was dense with narrative and guests, but for some, the weight of the show rested on one question: whether or not Lamar would play his hit "Not Like Us."
Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages
by Kat Lonsdorf
The Palestinian militant group says it will delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages, citing violations by Israel in the terms of the fragile ceasefire agreement. Israel, in turn, accused Hamas of violating the agreement