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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
Germany is building what's expected to become Europe's largest military
by Rob Schmitz
Three days after Russian troops entered Ukraine, German Chancellor Scholz announced Germany would more than double its military's funding, a move that caught Europe and Germans by surprise.
Ukraine's capital city Kyiv has emerged from a 35-hour curfew
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Tanya Ustova about life in Kyiv as Russia continues its bombardments on the city. The curfew was imposed on the entire city amid the Russian attacks.
News brief: weapons For Ukraine, Germany's military, school violence research
President Biden approves another huge weapons package for Ukraine. Germany is building what's expected to become Europe's largest military. New research examines school violence.
A lead sarcophagus is found during fire restoration Notre Dame Cathedral
Researchers believe the sarcophagus could date back to the 14th century. They don't know who's inside, but it was probably someone important at the time — likely a senior dignitary.
NASA is gathering names to add to a flash drive that will be launched into space
The upcoming mission is called Artemis 1 and the flash drive will launch with a rocket that's going to swing around the moon. NASA has received a million names so far.
Research from the American Psychological Association examined school violence
A new survey of teachers, administrators, school social workers, school psychologists and school staff looks at incidents of violence and harassment toward school personnel.
Winners of the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search are announced
Two high school winners in the Society for Science and Regeneron's annual STEM competition talk about their winning projects.
Raw materials needed for energy have been found on Native Americans' sacred land
by Kirk Siegler
Rising gas prices and the war in Ukraine supercharged demand for mining to support electrifying the country's transportation grid, but some of it lies on land considered sacred to Native Americans.
Sen. Rick Scott wants every American to pay at least some income taxes
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida about his proposals concerning income taxes and federal laws that he wants to campaign on this fall.
Fans are pumped for the first round of the men's NCAA basketball tournament
With COVID-19 rules lifted, fans will be back in the stands for the games. New name, image and likeness rules will allow student athletes to profit from breakout performances.
Social media volunteers aim to help Ukraine win the information war
by Jenna McLaughlin
While Russia attacks Ukraine, Ukrainians are fighting back — not just with Molotov cocktails — but also with memes. The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture leads an effort to win the information war.
Cleanup begins after a powerful earthquake hits northern Japan
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan is assessing the damage from a powerful earthquake that struck the country's northeast Wednesday, killing at least four people. The magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 11:36 p.m. local time.