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Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
by Greg Myre
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
Brazil's Marta has scored more World Cup goals than anyone. Now she hopes to win
by Carrie Kahn
She's known as one of the greatest women's soccer players in the world. Now Brazilian superstar Marta is playing in her sixth World Cup, hoping to finally win the trophy.
Takeaways from the USA vs Vietnam World Cup game
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sam Mewis about the U.S. Women's National Team's first win at the 2023 World Cup. Mewis was a member of the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 2019.
Lottery winners get to see the magical mating display of a special firefly species
by Jacqui Sieber
There's a species of fireflies that synchronizes its lights. It only happens in a few very dark places in Appalachia and it takes winning a lottery to see.
Why public transportation is especially expensive to build in the U.S.
by Darian Woods
U.S. public transit is notoriously expensive to build compared to other countries. A $837 million subway station in New York City illustrates why these projects come with such a high price tag.
The rise of the far right in Spain is putting extra pressure on the upcoming election
by Miguel Macias
Spain heads to the polls this weekend in what could be one of the most important elections in years. Spain is now run by a center-left government – but the rise of the far right has many worried.
Alabama redraws congressional map after Supreme Court rejects its current map
by Kyle Gassiott
Alabama has to come up with a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that its current districts likely diluted the voting power of Black residents.
Biden and tech leaders announce commitments to manage artificial intelligence
by Deepa Shivaram
The White House is concerned about the economic and national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and is working on new executive actions to try to establish some guardrails for AI.
If California decides to adopt a reparations program, here are the next steps
by Adrian Florido
California's Reparations Taskforce has issued its final recommendations for a state reparations program for the descendants of slaves. State lawmakers must now decide whether to adopt any of them.