All Things Considered
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Unpacking the $10 billion sale of the LA Lakers
by John Ketchum
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.
Doctors and grief experts on the milestone of 1 million COVID deaths
by Rob Stein
President Biden marks the approaching 1 million death toll from COVID in the U.S. More people have died from COVID-19 than died from AIDS in the US since that pandemic began decades ago.
Remembering some of the 1 million dead from COVID
To mark each of the nearly 1 million losses due to COVID, we've aired remembrances of those who died during the pandemic.
The man behind the Pentagon Papers weighs in on Roe v. Wade leak
by Vanessa Romo
The Supreme Court draft opinion leak has sparked debate over penalties for people who disclose this kind of private information. Daniel Ellsberg, who shared the Pentagon Papers, gives his perspective.
India's Supreme Court will soon rule on Muslim headscarves in public schools
by Lauren Frayer
When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued — and her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, may redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy.
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in West Bank
by Daniel Estrin
A prominent Palestinian-American journalist was killed in the West Bank and her network blames Israeli forces. Israel says it's possible Palestinian gunmen shot her, but says it will investigate.
42 million Americans don't have high-speed internet. Local providers may be the key
by David Condos
Installing high-speed fiber internet in rural places like western Kansas is very expensive, even with government subsidies. Some smaller, local broadband providers are finding ways to make it work.
Rising home prices are leading to fears of a new housing bubble
by Chris Arnold
Home prices are up 30% in the past year in some cities. Many people wonder if we're in another housing bubble. Some economists think prices could fall in places where homes are especially overvalued.
Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.
If Roe is reversed, Indigenous people see even more barriers to body sovereignty
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Pauly Denetclaw, correspondent with Indian Country Today, about her reporting on the what it will mean for Indigenous people if Roe v. Wade'is overturned.
A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory
by John Ruwitch
Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.
Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests
by Jon Hamilton
The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.
Senate Democrats failed to advance a bill protecting abortion access nationwide
by Susan Davis
Senate Democrats tried, and failed, to advance legislation to establish a federal law to protect abortion access nationwide.