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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Where the 'meme stock' phenomenon stands, 2 and a half years after the GameStop craze
by David Gura
In 2021, retail investors bet big on so-called "meme stocks," with the goal of making money and upending power dynamics on Wall Street. The odds are still stacked in favor of professional investors.
Green sea turtles are making a comeback south of Los Angeles
by Jacob Margolis
Once on the path to extinction, East Pacific green sea turtles in L.A. are coming back in a major way – right in the middle of suburbia.
Inside an AI extravaganza
by Dara Kerr
Thousands of A.I. enthusiasts are converging in San Francisco this week for what's billed as the "world's largest A.I. event," which stands in sharp contrast to what's happening in Washington.
A tale of 5 impeachments
We examine the differences between the impeachment actions undertaken for presidents Nixon, Clinton, Trump and Biden.
There's a turf war going on over where Hollywood strikers can picket
by Dave Blanchard
Hollywood actors and writers have been picketing for months now. And there's an ongoing turf war being fought over where, exactly, strikers can and cannot protest.
Once among the 80,000+ missing service members, a WWII Navy aviator is laid to rest
by Doug McKnight
Sept. 15 is national POW MIA day. More than 80,000 service members that served in the last century are still unaccounted for. One of those missing until recently was Navy Aviator Wilbur Mitts.
Humanitarian needs remain high following devastating floods in Libya
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Talal Burnaz, the acting country director for International Medical Corps in Libya, about the immense humanitarian needs after massive flooding.
The UAW is asking to bring back pensions. This economist says it's not a good idea
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with economist Allison Schrager about why she thinks the UAW is wrong about asking to bring back the old-fashioned pension plan.
Musician Alan Palomo on 'World of Hassle' and his love for synth
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the musician Alan Palomo, formerly of the chillwave group Neon Indian, about his first solo release, World of Hassle.
A year after Mahsa Amini's death, Iran still reels from protests and crackdowns
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Iranian-born journalist Golnaz Esfandiari about the year since the death of a woman who died in police custody after allegedly wearing her headscarf incorrectly.
Maine prepares as Hurricane Lee approaches
by Kaitlyn Budion
Much of Maine is under a tropical storm warning and Lee is expected to bring high seas, heavy rain and strong winds. The governor has declared a state of emergency.