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A stranger noticed a woman's birthmark. It saved her life
"My Unsung Hero" from the team at Hidden Brain tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jackie Briggs' hero approached her at a health conference in 2006.
With 'Unlimited Love,' the Red Hot Chili Peppers continue evolving
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with founding members of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis and Flea, about their new album, Unlimited Love.
Hungarian opposition parties aim to oust longtime prime minister in major election
by Rob Schmitz
Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday in what experts are calling the most important election in a generation. Three-term Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing a conservative candidate.
Judge hears closing arguments in trial over alleged Michigan governor kidnapping plot
by Brett Dahlberg
Lawyers are making closing arguments in the federal trial over an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's governor. The prosecution says the were laying detailed plans to abduct her over her COVID policies.
America's population isn't growing as fast as it used to
NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Atlantic, writer Derek Thompson, about how low births, high deaths and heavy restrictions on immigration could steer the U.S. into a "demographic danger zone."
Florida Lt. Gov. says 'good luck' to attempts to repeal so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law
NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Florida's Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez about the state's "Parental Rights in Education" law. The law has seen its first legal challenge this week from LGBTQ advocates.
Tokyo loosens strict public school uniform rules
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks with Japan-based reporter for Vice World News, Hanako Montgomery, about the lifting of decades-old school uniform rules in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Grant Ginder melds political and family dysfunction in 'Let's Not Do That Again'
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks with Grant Ginder about his new novel, Let's Not Do That Again, drawing inspiration from his time as a speechwriter and exploring political dynamics in families.
Getting a kidney changed — and saved — a woman who didn't feel worthy of a transplant
by Laurel Morales
A Flagstaff woman was reluctant to ask for a kidney donation because she didn't feel worthy. Eventually she did ask. And rather than feeling guilty, she was surprised by how grateful she now is.
Deputy national security adviser talks about the risk of Russia waging cyberwar
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger, about the risk of a cyberwar and how the U.S. might respond to attacks on the country's infrastructure.
In an Amazon 1st, workers on Staten Island have voted to unionize
by Andrea Hsu
In a stunning breakthrough, Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse voted to form a union. It will be the first unionized Amazon facility in the United States.