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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
How the first day of Ramadan went in Jerusalem and Gaza
by Fatma Tanis
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has arrived with no ceasefire in Gaza. There's growing anxiety about tensions spreading to Jerusalem, where the Al-Aqsa mosque sits at the very center of the conflict.
How to take the perfect nap
by Andee Tagle
Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health — but there are a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap.
A shepherd answers questions raised by lambing season
by Avery Keatley
It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.
Where the 2024 third-party ticket stands
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Alex Roarty, a reporter with nonprofit political news site NOTUS, about No Labels and third-party candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
A look at this year's Razzies winners
by Chloe Veltman
NPR takes a look at the "winners" of this year's Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies). Announced a day ahead of the Oscars, the Razzies honor the worst Hollywood movies of 2023.
Songwriter Ani DiFranco on 'Hadestown'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with songwriter Ani DiFranco about her Broadway debut in the musical Hadestown and her long backstory with her character Persephone.
Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living
NASA is seeking a second batch of volunteers to test out living facility that will replicate life on Mars. Scott talks with behavioral ecologist Kelly Weinersmith about the experiment.
The rise of 'cubicle comedians'
by Jordan-Marie Smith
Creators are raking in millions of views as they poke fun at the trauma and humor of U.S. workplace culture. A look at their popularity and what it means that the top comedians are Black.
Palestinians fear Israeli restrictions on Al Aqsa mosque ahead of Ramadan
by Fatma Tanis
As Ramadan approaches, all eyes are on the Al Aqsa compound. Palestinians worry Israel will restrict access to the mosque. Israel has said entry will be permitted for the first week of Ramadan.
Biden-Trump rematch kicks off in battleground state Georgia
by Stephen Fowler
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in Georgia at the same time, one of the handful of states that will decide who wins the presidency. This feels like the kickoff of the general election campaign.
A visit to the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert's 'Dune'
In an excerpt from the Outside/In podcast, reporter Justine Paradis visits the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert's book, Dune.
In various legal cases, Trump is given the gift of delay
by Domenico Montanaro
Former President Trump is benefiting from a strategy of delay in the various legal cases he is facing.