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As Venice grapples with overtourism, the city tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers
by Willem Marx
The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
What can China's autumn festival tell us about the state of the country's economy?
China is in the middle of an eight-day nationwide holiday to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. The government is hoping it will give a big boost to the economy.
McCarthy out as House speaker after Democrats joined 8 Republicans to remove him
Members of the House have voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry is temporarily in his seat, but it's unclear who the next speaker will be.
There are now 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria
by Ari Daniel
The World Health Organization has recommended usage of a second vaccine for the prevention of malaria in children. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 3, 2023.)
After nearly 3 decades a suspect is charged in Tupac Shakur's murder
NPR's A Martinez talks to Greg Kading, a former LAPD detective who worked on the case, about the well-known suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder, and is set to appear in court Wednesday.
It's hard for consumers who aren't tech savvy to access digital coupons
by Sara Wittmeyer
Digital coupons may be difficult for some consumers to get if they don't have smart phones or the internet. Consumer advocates say that means only the tech savvy can save on deals.
For a third time, Tank the tortoise has been returned home
Tank trekked about two miles away from his enclosure last week after escaping from a vet's office in Andreas, Pa. He made it to the same area where he was found the last two times he got out.
Were you one of the first people to rush out to buy an Apple Watch 7 years ago?
Apple says some of those early models are now obsolete. So while the watches might still work, Apple will no longer provide support or service for the device.
The cinematic pink wave sweeping the world hits Russia. 'Barbie' lands in Moscow
by Charles Maynes
Bootleg screenings of the movie Barbie are a hit in Moscow's theaters — demonstrating the enduring allure of American popular culture despite Russia's isolation from the West.
House members consider who to nominate to be the next speaker
With the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Republicans must decide who will now set the agenda for the majority party in the House. NPR's A Martinez talks to GOP strategist Brendan Buck.
Morning news brief
A House vote strips Kevin McCarthy of his speakership. Catholic leaders meet at the Vatican to discuss the future of the church. China's autumn festival gives clues about the country's economy.
Vatican meeting considers topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.
3 decades of debate: What category does 'A Nightmare Before Christmas' fall into?
Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas celebrates its 30th anniversary this holiday season. So is it a Halloween movie or a Christmas classic?