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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.
Man tells German court he was selling marijuana to pad his retirement income
The court found him guilty of drug dealing again. He has 24 prior convictions, and prosecutors wanted him to get prison time. The court made an exception because the man is 82 and in poor health.
Scientists may be able to help Alzheimer's patients by boosting memory consolidation
by Jon Hamilton
Researchers say they've found a way to boost memories, which could help people struggling with memory loss from Alzheimer's disease or dementia. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 1, 2023.)
People struggling with substance abuse are sometimes mistreated by medical providers
by Katia Riddle
A program in Seattle is helping people struggling with addiction and homelessness overcome barriers to medical care, including discrimination from health care providers.
Colorado pushes ahead in green hydrogen — a new technology to curb global warming
by Sam Brasch
Colorado is leading the way on standards for green hydrogen, a young industry that could play a major role in helping the U.S. meet its climate goals.
Christie to join growing field of presidential candidates vying for GOP nomination
by Josh Rogers
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will announce his presidential bid at an event in New Hampshire Tuesday evening. An early voting state, New Hampshire looms large in White House ambitions.
Morning news brief
A major dam near a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine collapses. Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie is to officially announce his GOP presidential bid. The SEC sues a major crypto exchange.
French Open organizers offer players a way to block social media abuse
As tennis players take on their opponents at the French Open, they're also dealing with a flood of toxic comments online. Players are being offered an AI tool to block some of the social media abuse.
Taiwan alters its approach to identity and education of its Indigenous inhabitants
by Emily Feng
Taiwan's Indigenous inhabitants speak an array of Austronesian languages. Efforts are underway to teach and preserve Indigenous languages after decades of allowing only Mandarin in schools.
'The Last Action Heroes,' by Nick de Semlyen, focuses on 8 action stars
NPR's A Martinez speaks to film journalist Nick de Semlyen about the actors who dominated action films in the '80s and '90s — including: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.
Hundreds of Floridians attend contentious school board meeting in Hernando County
by Meghan Bowman
Conservative forces are growing on several school boards in Florida. But in one county, some school board members have held back a right-wing attempt to remove a superintendent.
China's defense chief rebukes Western nations as U.S.-China tensions heighten
U.S.-China tensions reach a new high after China's new defense minister told Western nations to "mind their own business" — and a Chinese ship nearly crashed into an American vessel.