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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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Rare Planetary Alignment Expected on July 28th, 2024

On Friday, July 28th, 2024, a rare "planet parade" will occur, where all eight planets in our solar system will be visible from Earth in the evening sky, with seven planets visible to the naked eye and two needing a telescope; this rare alignment could be overshadowed by the potential nova of T Coro...

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Near-Collision at Midway Airport Highlights Air Traffic Safety Concerns

A Southwest Airlines 737 and a Flexjet 560 business jet nearly collided on Monday at Chicago's Midway Airport when the business jet, misinterpreting instructions, crossed an active runway as the Southwest plane was landing; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.

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Match Group's Dating Apps: Slow Response to Assault Reports Raises Safety Concerns

An 18-month investigation revealed that Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, was slow to ban users reported for assault; a cardiologist convicted of assault and drugging multiple women continued using the apps for years after being reported.

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Russian Actor's Oscar Nomination Challenges Geopolitical Stereotypes

Russian actor Yura Borisov earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role as Igor in "Anora," a film with six total nominations; his performance is praised for its complexity and emotional depth, challenging stereotypes while navigating geopolitical tensions.

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Leqembi's Varied Efficacy in Alzheimer's Treatment Highlighted by Patient Case

Sue Bell, diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's in 2019, participated in a Leqembi clinical trial from 2020 to 2024, experiencing varied treatment benefits before discontinuing due to declining efficacy, highlighting the drug's limitations despite its approval in 2023.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Drake's 14th No. 1 Album Tops Billboard Charts

Drake's new album, "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," featuring PartyNextDoor, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, marking his 14th chart-topping album, surpassing Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" and signifying a milestone in his career, rivaling only Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.

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Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Exchange, Preserving Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange four Israeli hostages for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, resolving a dispute that threatened a fragile ceasefire reached January 19th, following an October 7th Hamas attack that killed nearly 1,200 Israelis.

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Trump's Foreign Policy Shift Weakens U.S. Alliances

Stephen Walt, a Harvard foreign policy expert, criticizes the Trump administration's foreign policy shift as undermining U.S. alliances with European democracies and potentially leading to decreased international cooperation and a loss of diplomatic support from key allies.

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Last Seen": Newspaper Ads Reveal Slavery's Impact on Families

Judith Giesberg's book, "Last Seen," analyzes over 4,500 newspaper ads placed by formerly enslaved people seeking family members separated by slavery from the 1830s to the 1920s, revealing the system's devastating impact and the enduring hope for reunification, despite a low success rate of around 2...

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Gender Equality
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Head of Nation's Report Card Placed on Leave Amidst Historically Low Student Test Scores

Peggy Carr, head of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), was put on administrative leave Monday, following the release of data showing US students' reading and math scores at their lowest levels in history, despite a White House statement labeling these results as unacceptable. The E...

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Quality Education
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Tax Software vs. Professionals: Expert Advice for Tax Season

New York-based tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo Gabovich offer advice on tax preparation, recommending tax software for simple returns and professional help for complex situations, also suggesting the Taxpayer Advocate Service for those with financial difficulties.

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Near-Miss at Chicago Midway Airport Prompts FAA Investigation

A Southwest Airlines plane aborted its landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on April 3, 2025, after a business jet crossed the runway due to the pilot misinterpreting air traffic control instructions; the FAA is investigating.

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