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Chicago summit promotes constructive dialogue as a way to bridge polarizing divides

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Anna Savchenko

College and high school student leaders from across the country came together at a Chicago summit to discuss political issues, and promote constructive dialogue as a way to bridge polarizing divides.

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Health & Safety

Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Maria Godoy

A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?

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Sports

Big names in fashion are outfitting Olympic teams at the Paris Games

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Leila Fadel

Big names in fashion are outfitting Olympic teams at the Paris Games. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to "New York Times" critic Vanessa Friedman about how sports and fashion are more interrelated.

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World News

Misinformation online fueled all-out race riots in the United Kingdom

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

Far-right extremists have attacked mosques and hotels housing migrants in several of the U.K.'s most deprived cities. Unrest was fueled by misinformation online.

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World News

Fears are growing of a widening war in the Middle East

4:30pm August 05, 2024

The Middle East is bracing for tit-for-tat responses between Iran and Israel that could spin out into an all-out regional war.

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Politics & Government

What the process looks like when it comes to vetting a presidential running mate

4:30pm August 05, 2024

by Michel Martin

Vice President Kamala Harris will be selecting her running mate soon. NPR's Michel Martin spoke with James Hamilton, who helped vet VP candidates for four democratic presidential candidates.

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She’s in his town: Bon Iver to perform at Harris rally in hometown of Eau Claire, Wis.

4:23pm August 05, 2024

by Eric McDaniel

The folk singer is set to play a rally for Vice President Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate. They'll be in Wisconsin for a barnstorm tour of swing states.

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Health & Safety

How 'Grey's Anatomy' and recipes psyched Rebeca Andrade up to best Simone Biles

3:34pm August 05, 2024

by Maria Isabel Barros Guinle

You might be surprised to learn that "Grey's Anatomy" and recipes were on the Brazilian gymnast's mind on the eve of her gold medal winning routine in the Olympics floor event.

Sports

What to look forward to in the final leg of the Paris Olympics

2:25pm August 05, 2024

There's still a week's worth of medals to be handed out, as competitions ramp up in track and field, soccer and boxing. The excitement has yet to begin in breaking, Taekwondo and weightlifting.

Politics & Government

Usha Vance tries to defend her husband's 'childless cat ladies' comment

1:57pm August 05, 2024

by Eric McDaniel

In her first solo interview of the campaign, Usha Vance discussed how her family is adjusting to vice presidential campaign life and what she wants voters to know about her husband.