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A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
by Frank Langfitt
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
New book 'Electable' explores why a woman still hasn't won the presidency... yet
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Ali Vitali, an NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent, about her new book Electable: Why America Hasn't Put a Woman in the White House... Yet.
Student loan payments are about to restart. Can American families afford them?
After being on pause throughout the pandemic, student loan payments are expected to restart on Aug. 31, devastating household budgets across the country.
Dr. Anthony Fauci looks back on his long-lasting career in healthcare
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about his decision to retire after nearly 40 years as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
How Palestinians view the militant groups that hold power in the Gaza Strip
by Fatma Tanis
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip take stock of militant groups there — Hamas and Islamic Jihad — after another round of conflict with Israel.
A French island's summer regatta is back in full this year
by Eleanor Beardsley
Each summer, an Atlantic French island holds a regatta which includes a mix of historic and modern sail boats. After being canceled due to COVID, the race, crowds, yachters and history buffs are back.
Encore: Podcast investigates the early death of musician Chalino Sanchez
Some musicians become more famous for dying young. That's part of the story of Chalino Sanchez, but there's more to it. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the host of a podcast that explores that theme.
A look at 'quiet quitting' — and whether it's a good or bad thing
by Amina Kilpatrick
Closing your laptop at 5 p.m. Doing only assigned tasks. Spending more time with family. These are some practices in the workplace trend of "quiet quitting" — which some experts say is a misnomer.
A rural Washington emergency dispatch center closes as 911 operator shortage persists
by Austin Jenkins
There's a national shortage of 911 operators. In Washington state, the situation is so dire that it closed a rural dispatch center. In addition to recruiting, technology might be a longer-term fix.
What happens to sweat in outer space (Hint: There's no gravity to help it drip away)
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Humans' ability to sweat is useful on Earth — but when people go up into space, they find that perspiring in zero gravity presents some unique challenges.
3 law enforcement officers in Arkansas are suspended following viral video of beating
by Michael Hibblen
In Arkansas, two sheriff's deputies and a police officer have been removed from duty after video posted to social media appeared to show them beating a suspect who was down on the ground.
Australian site challenged Fox's Lachlan Murdoch to sue after he accused it of libel
by David Folkenflik
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch threatened to sue Australian news site Crikey for defamation. Crikey says bring it on, though Australian libel laws make such cases much tougher for media companies to win.
Country stores — a hallmark of rural life — deal with the challenge of inflation
by Stephan Bisaha
Country stores are a hallmark of rural life. Many have survived for more than 100 years by learning to adapt. Today, they face a new challenge: inflation.