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As conditions worsen in Gaza, humanitarian workers' jobs become more difficult
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee, about a letter aid groups wrote to President Biden demanding concrete action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The Weeknd sets attendance records during weekend performances in London
by Steve Inskeep
The Weeknd set attendance records during recent concerts in London, performing for 160,000 fans on July 7-8. It's a welcome win since many agreed that his show "The Idol" was not worth idolizing.
The WNBA's All-Star Game MVP trophy has gotten a major upgrade
by A Martínez
Last year, Kelsey Plum got what looked like a middle school participation trophy, and the WNBA was shamed for it. It worked. This year's MVP, Jewell Loyd, got a huge trophy worthy of her performance.
Only a small percentage of older video games are accessible now, a new survey finds
A new survey examining the availability of old video games finds that only a small percentage of games released before 2010 are still readily accessible today.
Kids born in the summer may be more likely to get the flu, researchers say
Two Harvard researchers say a summer birthday could mean a kid is more likely to catch the flu.
How to avoid heat-related illnesses
by Allison Aubrey
With excessive heat advisories in effect across the U.S., here's how to avoid heat-related illnesses.
What lessons can be learned from the 1980 actors strike?
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the lessons that can be learned from the 1980 actors strike as a new strike is now underway.
Alabama to consider new congressional voting map following Supreme Court decision
Alabama begins a special session to consider a new congressional voting map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state's current map likely diluted the power of Black voters in Alabama.
Fans in Florida welcome global soccer star Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
by Greg Allen
Global soccer star Lionel Messi is receiving a hero's welcome in Florida. He's joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami in a move that's bringing new attention and fans to the pro sport in the U.S.
The morality police in Iran have returned to enforce headscarf rules for women
In Iran, the morality police are back on the streets and officials are promising strict enforcement of mandatory Islamic headscarf rules for women.
Explosions reported on key bridge linking annexed Crimea and Russia's mainland
At least two people have died and another was injured after what Russian authorities are calling an "emergency" on a key bridge linking the Russian mainland to annexed Crimea.