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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.
The journey a number of econ terms recently went through to get into the dictionary
Earlier this month, Merriam Webster added over 300 new words to the dictionary. A number of econ terms were on the list.
The fate of the Amazon rainforest may rest on the results of Brazil's vote on Sunday
by John Otis
After record deforestation and environmental deregulation in the past few years, the result of the Brazilian election could very well determine the fate of the Amazon rainforest.
The real world impact of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions
by Jason Beaubien
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. Ukraine responded by submitting an application to quickly ascend into NATO. The moves are an escalation in the conflict.
Gen Z is feeling the impacts of high inflation extra hard
by Taylor Jennings-Brown
Inflation is on everyone's minds right now. Gen Z Americans are experiencing it in different and sometimes surprising ways.
Fungi served as Bjork's latest muse in her new album, 'Fossora'
by Miguel Perez
Bjork's Fossora peers down into the soil, in a love letter to fungi. "Bubbly and fun" is how she describes her new album.
Texas Rangers investigate the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another
by Joel Rose
Texas Rangers are investigating the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another. Two men have been arrested in the attack, which took place on a group walking along a remote highway.
People of faith are turning out at this clinic in support of abortion rights
by Katia Riddle
A medical clinic in Spokane, Wash., has become a destination for those protesting abortion in the name of God. But some of the clinic's Christians allies are contributing a different theological view.
What the devastation in Florida looks like from above
by Eileen Kelley
The extent of Hurricane Ian's damage isn't fully known yet and officials say it could take days if not longer to get a full sense. But the devastation in Florida is apparent when seen from above.
Crime is in the spotlight in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is in a tight race against Democrat Mandela Barnes in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Rising crime has become a major issue in the campaign for both parties.
Players on Spain's women soccer team say they won't play until changes are made
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Barcelona-based reporter Alan Ruiz-Terol about 15 women soccer players renouncing to play for the Spanish national team.
The history of Iran's so-called morality police
Iran's Guidance Patrol is under fire after protests across the country. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with an Iranian scholar Roxane Farmanfarmaian about the history of the controversial institution.
Storm causes 200,000 people in South Carolina to lose power
by Victoria Hansen
After exiting Florida and revving up over the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Ian made another landfall, this time in South Carolina. The storm surge and flooding is potentially life threatening.