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What to know about Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey ahead of her DNC speech

5:50pm August 22, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, one of the first Democratic governors to suggest that President Joe Biden should end his reelection bid, will address the DNC Thursday night in Chicago.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make case for swing state voters at DNC

5:28pm August 22, 2024

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.

Inside the battle between Google and California newsrooms

4:29pm August 22, 2024

by Ailsa Chang

Google and the state of California are paying 250 million dollars over the next five years to California news outlets, and research AI technology they say will assist journalists.

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A drug that restores brain metabolism could help treat Alzheimer's

4:28pm August 22, 2024

by Jon Hamilton

A drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer's also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of this brain disease, beyond the telltale amyloid plaques and tau tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's.

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Summertime glacier mushing in Alaska

4:27pm August 22, 2024

During the summer in Alaska, tourists can find a wintery dog mushing experience on the Norris Glacier near Juneau. A dog sledding camp there helps mushers maintain a steady income during the off-season, and keeps the dogs in running shape.

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The diversity within MIT's enrollment has plummeted

4:27pm August 22, 2024

by Ailsa Chang

MIT says the percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander students in its incoming freshman class has plummeted, tying it to 2023’s Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action.

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The U.S. imposes sanctions on some Israelis after violence and obstructions to peace

4:27pm August 22, 2024

by Daniel Estrin

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. It’s an unprecedented step in the increasingly fraught U.S.-Israel relationship.

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The Texas power grid is straining under data and crypto demands

4:26pm August 22, 2024

by Mose Buchele

Demand for electricity in Texas continues to break records. It comes as the power grid strains under increased demand due to data centers and cryptocurrency mining.

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GOP strategist shares his thoughts on the DNC thus far

4:26pm August 22, 2024

by Ari Shapiro

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about his thoughts on the past week at the DNC.

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Medicare negotiated lower prices on several drugs. What does that mean for patients?

4:25pm August 22, 2024

by Sydney Lupkin

For six of the 10 drugs that Medicare negotiated to lower prices, the net prices aren't any better than the ones insurers already get. But there may be a change in patients' choices of medicines.

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