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Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
by Julie Luchetta/Boise State Public Radio
Idaho's biggest hospital system says the number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
Changing locations online to buy games for cheap actually helped one indie developer
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with John Walker who wrote a Kotaku post about 'price tourism.' It allows gamers to buy video games at lower prices from countries with weaker economies.
Movie Review: 'The Banshees of Inisherin'
by Bob Mondello
Writer and director Martin McDonagh reunited with "In Bruges" stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in his new drama-comedy, "The Banshees of Inisherin."
The beloved cartoon 'Arthur' pivots to podcasting
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Carol Greenwald, executive producer at GBH Kids, about how her team is formatting the beloved cartoon "Arthur" as a podcast.
Avoggedon strikes Philadelphia: One nonprofit gives away thousands of avocados
A food distribution company in Philadelphia, Pa., had a few too many avocados on hand. Its solution? Giving them away for free.
A new poll reveals Americans are stressed out by inflation, violence and politics
by Rhitu Chatterjee
A majority of Americans are stressed out by inflation, violence and the political state of the country, according to a new poll by the American Psychological Association.
Sanibel Island residents return by road for the first time since Hurricane Ian
by Eileen Kelley
Sanibel Island residents are returning by road for the first time since Hurricane Ian washed out the causeway that connects it to Florida's mainland.
Researchers uncover the first Neanderthals that are related to each other
by Geoff Brumfiel
Researchers have uncovered the first Neanderthals that are related to each other. The finding shows that these ancient people lived in clans similar to those of modern humans.
The NBA season tips off and the MLB postseason is in full swing
It's a busy week in the sports world. The NBA season has tipped off and the MLB postseason is in full swing.
Iranian rock climber returns home after competing without a hijab
by Peter Kenyon
Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian rock climber who competed without a hijab, returned home to a jubilant crowd at the airport. The question is, how will the Iranian government receive her?
Putin orders martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner actually visited space. It moved him deeply.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor William Shatner, best known for starring in Star Trek, about actually visiting space in 2021.