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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
For farmworkers recovering from Central Valley flooding, the safety net is thin
by Tyche Hendricks
Heavy precipitation caused epic flooding in the Central Valley earlier this year, causing catastrophic damage to homes and crops. Months later, the region is still recovering.
Record temps along Florida's coast threaten severe coral reef bleaching
NPR's Adrian Florido talks to Katey Lesneski, coordinator for the Mission: Iconic Reefs, about how the current heat wave hitting Florida is already affecting coral reefs.
The wonder of repetition in childhood development
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Kids love to do things on repeat. The same books read over and over, the same games, the same questions. It can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say repetition is key to childhood learning.
The politicization of the National Defense Authorization Act
by Barbara Sprunt
The House has approved a package of defense policies that are intended to counter those of President Biden. The Senate version is expected to be far different.
A Colorado 'tube to work day' brings the traffic jam to the creek
by Jenna McMurtry
Looking for ways to encourage low carbon commuting, Boulder, Colorado started "tube to work" day 15 years ago. Now, every July people hop on inner tubes in office attire and float down Boulder Creek.
Actor Michael Imperioli steps back into the spotlight for 'The White Lotus'
by Erika Ryan
Actor Michael Imperioli is back on the map after landing a lead role in season 2 of HBO's The White Lotus. NPR takes a look at his legacy as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos and more.
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? New data estimates soldier casualties
Independent Russian media outlets Meduza and Mediazona have used statistical modeling to estimate the number of Russian soldiers killed so far in Ukraine: around 47,000.
Trail running through the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas
by Brian Mann
The tallgrass prairie is an astonishing place to run — rolling hills, bison herds, wildflowers and birds moving along the creeks. We take a run in the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas.
The legal crackdown on Binance clouds future of crypto
There's a landmark legal battle being waged between financial regulators and Binance, one of the largest crypto companies in the world. And it may determine the crypto industry's future.
SAG-AFTRA joins the biggest Hollywood strike in decades
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kim Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike happening in tandem with a writer's strike for the first time since 1960.