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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
How to find quality pieces while thrifting
by Mia Venkat
NPR's Life Kit asks a group of die-hard thrifters to share some tips on ways you can make your thrift shopping trips more successful.
Actions to combat climate change, from hydropanels to climate-smart trees
by Peter O'Dowd
Warmer temperatures, drought and disease are putting stress on native tree species in Minnesota. Some trees are dying, but researchers are finding ways to help others adapt to a warmer climate.
Brazil's Marta has scored more World Cup goals than anyone. Now she hopes to win
by Carrie Kahn
She's known as one of the greatest women's soccer players in the world. Now Brazilian superstar Marta is playing in her sixth World Cup, hoping to finally win the trophy.
Lottery winners get to see the magical mating display of a special firefly species
by Jacqui Sieber
There's a species of fireflies that synchronizes its lights. It only happens in a few very dark places in Appalachia and it takes winning a lottery to see.
Why public transportation is especially expensive to build in the U.S.
by Darian Woods
U.S. public transit is notoriously expensive to build compared to other countries. A $837 million subway station in New York City illustrates why these projects come with such a high price tag.
The rise of the far right in Spain is putting extra pressure on the upcoming election
by Miguel Macias
Spain heads to the polls this weekend in what could be one of the most important elections in years. Spain is now run by a center-left government – but the rise of the far right has many worried.
Alabama redraws congressional map after Supreme Court rejects its current map
by Kyle Gassiott
Alabama has to come up with a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that its current districts likely diluted the voting power of Black residents.
Biden and tech leaders announce commitments to manage artificial intelligence
by Deepa Shivaram
The White House is concerned about the economic and national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and is working on new executive actions to try to establish some guardrails for AI.
If California decides to adopt a reparations program, here are the next steps
by Adrian Florido
California's Reparations Taskforce has issued its final recommendations for a state reparations program for the descendants of slaves. State lawmakers must now decide whether to adopt any of them.
The state of the — surprisingly resilient — economy
At the start of the year, economists were warning the U.S. was likely headed for a recession, but the U.S. economy has proven remarkably resilient. So what gives?