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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
How to cultivate a chosen family
Many people rely on chosen families when facing rejection from families of origin. NPR's Life Kit talks with Daniel Blevins, the founder of the group Stand In Pride, about cultivating a chosen family.
A love letter to Taiwan's meticulous — and frustrating — trash collection system
by Emily Feng
NPR's Emily Feng bids goodbye to Asia — and to Taiwan's strict trash collection system, which she unexpectedly grew to love.
Remembering the woman behind the Arlo Guthrie song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree'
Alice Brock, whose restaurant in western Massachusetts inspired Arlo Guthrie's Thanksgiving song, died last week at the age of 83.
Ancient footprints give clues about bipedalism
by Jessica Yung
Archaeologists working in Kenya found the footprints of two distinct human ancestors preserved in the fossilized mud of an ancient lake — walking side by side.
Lawmakers vote in favor of plans to legalize assisted deaths in parts of Britain
by Willem Marx
British lawmakers have agreed on plans to make assisted deaths legal in parts of the country, in a historic vote on a highly polarizing proposal.
Reflecting on Thanksgivings from a 19th century childhood
In this story from the archives that first ran on All Things Considered in 1971, an elderly woman from Ohio reflects on Thanksgiving memories from her childhood.
Here are some tips for getting creative with Thanksgiving leftovers
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Bon Appetit food editor Rachel Gurjar about creative ways to use up your leftover Thanksgiving ingredients.
Exercise is important for older people. Some seniors share their exercise habits
by Pien Huang
A new CDC report finds that more than 85% of U.S. adults 65 and older are not getting enough exercise. All adults should get moderate aerobic activity and weight or resistance training every week.