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The ant that's taken over Manhattan
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A decade ago, a new ant showed up in NYC. Now, it's everywhere in the city and is spreading at a rate of about a mile a year. Scientists are trying to understand why this ant has been so successful.
With new orchestral music, Louis Cole pulls magic out of the air
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with drummer and composer Louis Cole about the new sounds he brought to his latest album.
Thinking about solar? Here are some things to consider
by Jeff Brady
Solar power is booming, helping the country meet its climate goals. But the rooftop solar industry is a big source of consumer complaints and the industry is working to repair that.
Tired of long customer service calls? The White House is working to change that.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Neera Tanden, domestic policy adviser to President Biden, on the administration's new "Time is Money" initiative.
Vance, Walz and military service
JD Vance pounced on a comment from Tim Walz to accuse him of “stolen valor." There’s a history of playing politics with military service – one that we’ve seen in past elections.
Green, caffeinated and bipartisan: Why Diet Mountain Dew is a bridge to common ground
A 38-year-old diet soda drink has been flung into the political spotlight after both vice presidential candidates in the 2024 election professed their love of Diet Mountain Dew.
Parisians changed their tune by the end of the Olympics
by Fatima Al-Kassab
Before the Paris Olympics began, residents worried about the cost, security and the impact on their daily lives. But once the Games started, people's attitudes changed as they cheered for it all.
As new school year begins, college campuses brace for unrest over Israel-Hamas war
by Tovia Smith
College campuses around the nation are bracing for more unrest over the Israel-Hamas war. This summer, student organizers are rethinking tactics, as are counter-protesters and college administrators.
Tonight, Elon Musk is set to interview Donald Trump live on X
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Trump has famously been almost entirely off X since early 2021. But he has agreed to do an interview with X CEO Elon Musk.
Ukraine's advance into Russia slows as Russian reinforcements reach the region
by Greg Myre
Ukraine's advance into western Russia has slowed in recent days as Russian reinforcements begin to reach the region. The two sides appear headed for a showdown in the coming days.
Hamas leader tells NPR about Oct. 7 attack and the war with Israel
by Aya Batrawy
A Hamas leader says the group has no regrets about the deadly Oct. 7th operation against Israel, but that mistakes happened that day
Black Southern and Filipino BBQ meet on the grill
by Neda Ulaby
A chef in New Orleans is bringing two grilling traditions from opposite ends of the world together on one plate.