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Meet the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner
Every year thousands of musicians enter NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. This year's winner was announced Wednesday — an artist called The Philharmonik, with a song called "What's It All Mean?"
Climate Change May Wipe Out Large Mangrove Forests, New Research Suggests
by Greg Allen
Mangroves help protect coastal areas from flooding and sequester more carbon than tropical forests. But new studies suggest they may be wiped out by the rise of sea levels.
The Pandemic Changes The Look Of Annual Sept. 11 Memorial Events
Public health safety precautions have changed the look of the traditional Sept. 11 memorial events, which took place Friday in New York.
Challenges Of Ensuring Diversity In Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
by Blake Farmer
There's a push to have minority volunteers take part in coronavirus vaccine trials. Recruitment is happening, but it often means overcoming a deep-seated mistrust of the medical system.
Iowa Caught In The Crosshairs Of Coronavirus Spike And Political Battle
by Natalie Krebs
As coronavirus cases spike in Iowa, tension is brewing between the governor, the state's large public universities and local campus communities over how to prevent the spread of the virus.
What It's Like To Photograph Wildfires
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kent Nishimura, a photojournalist for the Los Angeles Times, about his experience documenting the ongoing fires.
Why Kansas City Chiefs And Houston Texans Got Booed Before The Kickoff
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Tyler Tynes of The Ringer about the NFL's opening night, booing fans and the league's united "end racism" stance.
Emergency Management Director On Challenges Oregon Is Facing In Dealing With Fires
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Andrew Phelps, director for the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, about the wildfires that continue to burn up and down the western part of the state.
Epic Games Founder On The Lawsuit Against Tech Giants
by Bobby Allyn
Last month, Epic Games sued Apple and Google over the commission fees they charge to download apps. Epic's founder, Timothy Sweeney, says tech giants control monopolies that have to be stopped.
Treasury Department Sanctions Ukrainian Lawmaker Over Alleged Election Interference
by Miles Parks
The U.S. sanctioned a Ukrainian politician over alleged election interference. Microsoft also revealed ongoing cyberattacks.
Are Recent Wildfires Enough To Restore The Equilibrium With Fire?
by Ezra David Romero
More than 100 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled in part by forests full of dry brush and dead trees. NPR discusses whether these wildfires could prevent future fires.