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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid
by Jon Hamilton
Scientists have genetically engineered a see-through squid, allowing researchers to study its brain activity and other biological processes. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 25, 2023.)
Hawaii loves Spam — and now Spam is giving back
In response to wildfires, the maker of the shelf-stable pork product sent the equivalent of five truckloads of Spam to Maui. That's over a quarter of a million cans.
Texas heat forces ranchers to sell herds, farmers' crops are threatened
by Kailey Hunt
Ranchers and farmers have faced unrelenting high temperatures and extreme drought this summer. Some are being forced to sell off their herds, while others are having trouble growing anything at all.
It's time again for the contest to pick the U.K.'s tree of the year
An introduction to some of the favorites to win Tree of the Year in the U.K. The finalists have been chosen and voting runs through October.
How did Ethiopia go from its leader winning the Nobel Peace Prize to war in a year?
In 2019, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize. A year later, he launched what has become the deadliest war of the 21st century. NPR's history podcast Throughline investigates.
Hawaii officials will study longer term health consequences of Lahaina fire disaster
More than three weeks after the deadly wildfires on Maui, what health support are survivors needing, and how are they getting it at a community level?
Remembering classical music commentator Miles Hoffman who died at 71
Miles Hoffman, who died earlier this month, had an infectious love of classical music. He will be remembered for taking the starch out of the seemingly stiff world of classical music.
Middle school iPhone recordings lead to Hannah Jadagu's debut album 'Aperture'
Hannah Jadagu was named by NPR Music as one of its "favorite new artists of 2023." NPR's A Martinez talks to her about juggling school and music. Jadagu's headline tour begins Sept. 6, 2023.
Some political leaders in Florida perpetuate hateful rhetoric, state Rep. Nixon says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to state Rep. Angie Nixon, a Democrat representing Jacksonville, about what it will take to restore a sense of safety following Saturday's racially motivated shooting.
Shelters are full after thousands of migrants are sent to Chicago from Texas
NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Loria of the Chicago Sun-Times, about migrants sleeping at Chicago police stations as they wait for space in the city's shelters.