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With a new semester, colleges brace for more antiwar protests from students

The Israel-Hamas war has prompted some of the most volatile campus protests in decades. This summer, student organizers are rethinking strategies, as are counter-protesters and college administrators.

29 days: how Democrats had to overhaul their convention in a hurry for Harris

Democrats thought they were returning to a more normal kind of convention. Then came a decision which gave them 29 days to remake it all.

With not a lot of time, Democrats revamp convention after Biden pulls out of election

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10 years later, Michael Brown’s mom asks a global panel to look into her son's death

Brown’s mother Lezley McSpadden filed a claim against the U.S. with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in 2023, alleging that the government deprived her son’s right to life. A hearing on the matter was held last month

'The Sound of Music' was filmed in Salzburg 60 years ago. Locals say, so what?

Tourism in the Austrian city of Salzburg generates about a billion euros annually. Many of those tourists visit locations where some scenes of The Sound of Music were filmed, but many residents are less than enthusiastic about the von Trapp family's story.

Despite a big anniversary, many locals don’t feel connected to 'The Sound of Music'

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How one pop band is trying to turn concertgoers into climate activists

The multi-platinum-selling indie pop band AJR is using research to inspire fans to take immediate action against climate change.

AJR tests climate activism at concerts

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A Hamas leader says they will give up governing Gaza, but won’t lay down arms

Basem Naim, a leader in Hamas’ politburo, met with NPR in Qatar for an interview about the war with Israel, prospects for a cease-fire and how the Palestinian group now views its Oct. 7 attack.

Hamas Qatar Interview

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U.S. presses the ‘reset button' on technology that lets cars talk to each other

Safety advocates have long touted the potential of technology that lets vehicles communicate wirelessly. Now the Transportation Department is releasing a new plan that aims to speed up the rollout.

A death educator and a knitter walk into a cemetery — it's 'Grieving & Weaving'

In an historic Brooklyn cemetery, a death educator and a professional knitter have been holding an event series called "Grieving & Weaving" to help people process loss through collective crafting.

A death educator and a knitter walk into a cemetery — it's "Grieving & Weaving"

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Roger Fortson's family demands charges against sheriff's deputy who killed him

In a news conference, attorneys representing the 23-year-old airman's family expressed concern that the investigation into his May shooting death is taking longer than expected.

A guide to your weekend viewing, listening and gaming

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Bel-Air, the video game Thank Goodness You’re Here, and a podcast episode about sweat.

Raygun and Australian officials speak out against ‘hate’ over Olympic breaking

Not many early-round exits at the Olympics trigger conspiracy theories, fact-checkers, a week’s worth of memes and an online petition.

John Lansing, the steady CEO who led NPR through the pandemic's crises, dies at 67

Lansing tangled with titans, kept the network’s shows on the air even as its offices closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and steered NPR through what he defined as an “existential” financial crisis.

JOHN LANSING

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What is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death?

Five people have been charged in connection with Friends star Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last fall. The drug is approved in some medical settings, but is increasingly seen as a promising treatment for mental health issues — and as a party drug.

Meet Jamal Hill, the Paralympic swimmer embracing a disability he didn't know he had

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Paralympian Jamal Hill didn't know about his disability — a rare degenerative nerve disease — for years.

Caring for a newborn is a team sport. Here's how to share the load

Before the baby comes along, expecting parents should have a conversation about how they will divide the household labor — and any anticipated child care needs.

How to babyproof your relationship

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Feeling grumpy and stressed? Try taking a 'forest bath'

Studies have shown that spending time in the forest, what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next hike.

Feeling grumpy and stressed? Try taking a 'forest bath'

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'Alien: Romulus' is another franchise movie that brings more nostalgia than novelty

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The latest installment of the "Alien" series is an efficient and reasonably entertaining thriller. But dwelling too obsessively on the past won't guarantee a franchise's future.

Alien

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How to say 'Kamala' — and why it makes a difference

As Vice President Harris has risen up in the political world, the name "Kamala" is getting more airtime. And on the campaign trail, Harris' name is often intentionally mispronounced by her opponent.

The significance of Trump's repeated mispronunciation of 'Kamala'

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To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads.

Saving freshwater crocodiles — by teaching them to not eat poisonous toads

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