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There’s an ongoing battle happening at the highest level of motor sports
by Quinn Klinefelter
Former race car driver and legendary team owner Michael Andretti wants to join the prestigious Formula 1 series. But F1 rejected his bid. And the U.S. Congress is questioning why.
The physics of launching into space -- and crashing back down
by Emily Kwong
Humans are traveling farther into space than ever before. We look at the physics of launch – how to send something up and how it can come crashing back down.
Biden kicks off NATO summit with highly scrutinized speech
President Biden kicks off a NATO summit with a speech. It will be scrutinized because of questions about whether he's still up to the job.
Mate's moment at the Copa
Players at the Copa America have been seen exiting team buses with Mate gourds. Part of the point of Yerba Mate is that it's communal -- perfect to be shared with your 10 best friends after a game.
Here's what's coming in the Copa America and Euro 2024 men’s semifinals
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Athletic's Greg O'Keeffe about the Copa America and Euro 2024 semi final matches that kick off this week.
Why Democratic Rep. Adam Smith thinks Biden isn't the right party pick for this moment
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Washington Congressman Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee and one of the people publicly calling on President Biden to get out of the race.
What’s behind the elections results in France and the U.K.
by Frank Langfitt
Last week, Britain’s center-left Labour Party celebrated a big win over the long-ruling Conservative Party. Then, Sunday in France, voters rejected a surging far-right populist party.
Transplant surgeons are using a new, controversial procedure to retrieve organs
by Rob Stein
Many transplant programs are using a controversial procedure called normothermic regional perfusion to obtain organs from donors. After a donor is declared dead, circulation is restarted with a pump.
Israeli airstrikes have hit at least 3 UN schools sheltering people in Gaza in 6 days
by Kat Lonsdorf
At least three UN schools housing displaced people have been hit directly by Israeli airstrikes in less than a week. A fourth suffered damage after an airstrike hit a building next to it.
Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane
by Greg Allen
Beryl barreled ashore on Monday striking the central Texas coast. Along with high winds and heavy rain, a major concern is flooding — especially inland.
16 years of Bat-a-thon: Researchers met in Belize for various research on bats
by Ari Daniel
Dozens of bat researchers descend upon a tropical preserve in Belize, home to a diverse population of bats. Each scientist hopes to net the specific breed of bat they need to do their research.