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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.
Florida Gov. DeSantis has signed 'Don't Say Gay' bill
by Greg Allen
Florida's governor signed a bill that bans instruction dealing with sexual orientation kindergarten through third grade. Dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill by critics, it was ridiculed at the Oscars.
Eritrean cyclist makes history with win in Belgium
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay sprinted to victory in Belgium and became the first Black African to win one of road cycling's classic races.
Former tour guide in Lviv starts over in Germany
NPR's Ailsa Chang follows up with Ivanka Gonak who was a tour guide in Lviv, Ukraine, before the Russian invasion, and has now fled to Germany.
Mothers of Gynecology honored in Black maternal health conference in Montgomery
by Cristela Guerra
Artist Michelle Browder's sculpture of enslaved women who were experimented on by "father of gynecology" Dr. Sims was highlighted in a conference on Black women and maternal health in Montgomery, Ala.
Encore: In the U.S., there's a historic shortage of homes — around 3 million short
by Chris Arnold
The U.S. is in the midst of a historic housing shortage. Supply chain problems are only part of the reason. The country needs something like 3 million more than it has.
Shanghai is on lockdown under China's 'zero COVID' policy
by John Ruwitch
As omicron spreads in China, one of its largest cities — Shanghai — has been placed on lockdown under the government's "zero COVID" policy.
What a Russian financial crisis could mean for the rest of the world
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with economist Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about the wide-ranging effects of Russia's faltering economy.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked during the 1st year of the pandemic
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Aaron White of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about a new study that shows that alcohol-related deaths increased during the pandemic.
Northwest music fest offers indie artists a platform after long pandemic break
by Kirk Siegler
One of the Northwest's biggest indie rock festivals is back this weekend after pandemic delays. Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho, draws big stars but also small town artists looking for a break.
Once strangers, 2 Afghan refugees resettle in the U.S. together
by Nirvani Williams - New England Public Media
Two women, strangers when they fled their respective homes in Afghanistan last year, are now making a new life together in Massachusetts.
Western enablers help Russian oligarchs hide their wealth
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Spencer Woodman of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Oscars 2022: What to watch for
by Mandalit del Barco
A look at potential history-making moments at tonight's Academy Awards ceremony.