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A truck driver changed a woman's life after a car accident — and said she changed his

9:50pm August 09, 2024

In February 2023, Frances Brissey was in the car with her son's family when they collided with a large truck that was driving erratically. Then her unsung hero arrived.

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Swifties sing in protest after concert cancelations in Vienna

9:50pm August 09, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Fans of Taylor Swift have been taking to the streets of Vienna to sing in protest at the cancelation of her concerts this week owing to security threats

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Decoding 'Minnesota nice': A culture of kindness gives weight to words like 'weird'

9:50pm August 09, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been all over the news, as has the term "Minnesota nice." It’s a stereotype born from a culture of kindness and politeness and gives words like "weird" extra weight.

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

5:00pm August 09, 2024

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix, Lev Grossman's novel The Bright Sword, and more.

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These Olympic medals don’t exist — so we made them up

2:49pm August 09, 2024

by Linda Holmes

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

Did the U.S. need to drop two atomic weapons on Japan in order to end World War II?

12:42pm August 09, 2024

by Dave Davies

In The Road to Surrender, Evan Thomas examines the closing months of WWII, exploring the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats. Originally broadcast June 20, 2023.

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Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are 'The Instigators' in a classic heist film throwback

12:40pm August 09, 2024

by John Powers

After a heist goes bad, two inept Boston crooks (played by Damon and Affleck) become uneasy partners. The Instigators is a reasonably enjoyable film that reflects an earlier cinematic era.

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A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

10:25am August 09, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

The most pressing question about Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who should play them on SNL?

8:10am August 09, 2024

by Eric Deggans

Steve Martin has said he turned down an offer from SNL to play Walz. Our critic offers some alternatives.

3rd person arrested over plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

5:58am August 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.