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National Public Radio is an American public broadcasting organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with its NPR West headquarters in Culver City, California. It serves as a national syndicator to a network of more than 1,000 public radio stations in the United States. It differs from other non-profit membership media organizations, such as the Associated Press, in that it was established by an act of Congress.

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Damascus Bars Briefly Closed, Then Reopened, Highlighting Syria's Shifting Social Landscape

In Damascus, Syria, 60 bars were temporarily shut down by conservative Muslim rebels for lacking alcohol licenses, but reopened after public outcry, illustrating the new government's struggle to balance Islamic values with secular lifestyles.

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Le Pen Banned From French Politics for Five Years After Embezzlement Conviction

A Paris court found Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, guilty of embezzling EU funds, resulting in a five-year ban from holding political office, a prison sentence, and a €100,000 fine; impacting her 2027 presidential bid and the party's image.

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YouTube Surpasses Streaming Giants in February Viewership

In February 2024, YouTube was the most-watched media distributor, achieving an 11.6% viewership share, surpassing Disney+, Netflix, and Fox, driven by increased viewership among older demographics (50-64: up 62%, 65+: up 96%).

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Political Polarization Exacerbates Vaccine Hesitancy, Threatening Public Health

Five years after President Trump's downplaying of COVID-19's severity, partisan polarization around vaccines persists, resulting in one in four Republican parents skipping childhood vaccinations and increasing the risk of measles outbreaks, while hindering future pandemic preparedness.

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Measles Outbreaks Spur Unexpected Surge in MMR Vaccine Demand

Measles outbreaks in five U.S. states—Texas (400 cases), New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma—have prompted a rise in MMR vaccine demand among parents, reversing recent trends of vaccine hesitancy, with pediatricians reporting increased calls and requests for early vaccinations.

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Government Erasure of Non-White History Sparks Outrage

The Department of Defense removed then restored webpages about diversity and inclusion, including those featuring Jackie Robinson and Navajo Code Talkers, while a Washington D.C. Black Lives Matter mural was also removed, prompting outrage and discussions about historical erasure.

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Kennedy's HHS Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to lay off 10,000 workers and restructure the department, eliminating departments and regional offices, prompting criticism from former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, who argues the plan is dangerous and lacks data-driven justification.

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South Korea Admits Widespread Adoption Agency Abuses

South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission revealed decades of fraud, malpractice, and human rights abuses within the nation's adoption agencies, impacting hundreds of adoptees sent abroad; filmmaker Deann Borshay Liem's case exemplifies the lasting consequences for adoptees and their familie...

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US-Denmark Clash over Greenland Annexation

U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, aiming to bolster U.S. security presence on the island, caused a diplomatic conflict with Denmark and triggered protests in Greenland and Denmark, prompting President Trump to reiterate his intent to acquire Greenland despite Greenland's push for in...

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Police Departments Combat Immigrant Fear Amidst Intensified Immigration Enforcement

Amidst intensified immigration enforcement, U.S. police departments are holding community meetings and issuing public statements to assure immigrant residents that they will not be treated as immigration officers and to encourage reporting of crimes; however, the varying responses of local law enfor...

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Trump's Department of Education Cuts Raise Concerns about Access to Higher Education and Civil Rights

President Trump's executive action has reduced the U.S. Department of Education's size by half, impacting the Federal Student Aid system and the Office for Civil Rights; the administration's focus on school choice initiatives raises concerns about their effectiveness and potential negative consequen...

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WWII "Rosies" Honored with Congressional Gold Medals

In New Orleans, eighteen women who worked as "Rosies" in WWII defense industries during the war received Congressional Gold Medals at the National World War II Museum; their service challenged gender roles and impacted the American labor landscape, a legacy the museum is working to preserve through ...

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