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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.
In Pakistan, the spirit of Ramadan has fueled a unique — and controversial — trend
by Betsy Joles
Muslims have been observing Ramadan, a time known for increased generosity. But in Pakistan's largest city, the spirit of Ramadan has also fueled a migration trend among charity seekers.
The Parable of Peanut the meme coin: How a real-life squirrel became a cryptocurrency
In just 7 years, Peanut the Squirrel went from being an anonymous street rodent, to a famous influencer, to a billion dollar cryptocurrency. His story is a parable of the modern attention economy.
Veterans and service members react to Signal chat controversy
by Quil Lawrence
The news of the leak to a reporter of life-and-death operational details lands differently with veterans and active duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant "spillage" incidents.
Montana's skies come alive with spring bird migration
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of swans, geese, cranes and other waterfowl descend on a Montana lake on their way to the Arctic. A small town festival draws thousands of bird fans.
The economics of America's aging oil wells
by Camila Domonoske
More than three-quarters of U.S. oil wells, collectively, make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of how small their output is. But they're a big deal.
Legal challenges are expected for President Trump's voter registration executive order
by Jude Joffe-Block
President Trump has signed an executive order requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Voting rights advocates are expecting lawsuits to challenge the order.
Actor Uzo Aduba shares about a moment when she realized her mom was only human
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we all think about but don't often talk about. Actor Uzo Aduba tells us about a moment when she realized her mom was only human.
What to know about investing when the market is down
by Marielle Segarra
The markets have fallen lately. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra explains why that's not a good idea -- and what to do instead.
Top security officials defend the use of messaging group chat to House committee
by Greg Myre
The Atlantic magazine published a group chat with the defense secretary that had details on U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. Democrats called for resignations while many Republicans said it's no big deal.
Violent crackdown sends Syrian Alawites over the border into Lebanon
by Jawad Rizkallah
The euphoria of Syria's new dawn has turned to violence. Alleged massacres of minority Alawites have sent a fresh wave of refugees into neighboring Lebanon.
Ohio museum collaborates with Native American tribes to repatriate human remains
Native American tribes and museums are on a four-year count down That's the time left to decide how to repatriate Native American human remains and other cultural items to the appropriate parties
Globally, many adults no longer practice the faith they were raised in, study shows
by Jason DeRose
A new Pew Research study shows that around the world, large portions of adults have left the religious group in which they were raised. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.