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Trump's push for expanded IVF coverage is getting some pushback from conservatives
by Sarah McCammon
Trump has been touting his support for the fertility treatment known as IVF. But that position is putting him at odds with some conservatives.
The dire consequences of a bag of Cheetos in a cave
by Scott Detrow
Robert Melnick, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, discusses the consequences of leaving a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
Sierra Leonean American ballerina Michaela DePrince has died at 29
by Elizabeth Blair
In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.In 2011, audiences were captivated by a 14 year old, originally from war-torn Sierra Leone, dancing in the ballet documentary First Position. Michaela DePrince has died at the age of 29.
Thousands of Portlanders show up to watch a flock of migrating Vaux's swifts
by Deena Prichep
Since the 1980s, a flock of Vaux’s Swifts has been roosting in a Portland chimney during the month of September, on their way to their winter home in Central and South America. Thousands of Portlanders show up to watch them.
An initiative in Philly aims to get more young men of color registered to vote
by Danielle Kurtzleben
A national youth voting organization is trying to register more young men of color for the election November.
A German company has found a way to extract lithium without a carbon footprint
by Rob Schmitz
As Europeans debate over the environmental impact of mining lithium, a project in Germany shows how to do it without leaving a carbon footprint.
Boeing's machinists union go on strike after voting to reject a tentative contract
by Joel Rose
Boeing's machinists union voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative contract agreement, joining unions in other industries that have taken advantage of a strong labor market to make bold demands.
Harris and Trump hit the swing states after the debate
by Ben Giles
Former President Donald Trump has been stumping in Arizona. Vice President Harris has been in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Miranda Lambert leads the pack in a crowded field of new music releases
by Hazel Cills
This week’s mix of music out today starts with an homage to the home state of country star Miranda Lambert.
In Australia, international students are at the center of a national migration debate
In Australia, a federal election may still be months away, but immigration — in particular the number of foreign students — is already a focus of political debate.
'What If We Get It Right?': Experts talk about addressing climate crisis in new book
by Ari Shapiro
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about her new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visons of Climate Futures.