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How musicians in Lebanon are dealing with an escalating conflict
by Scott Detrow
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
Japan is examining its security and defense policy as Russia continues war in Ukraine
by Jackie Northam
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister who was killed July 11, championed for more robust defense and security policies. With current world events, those ideas are increasingly important in Japan.
Blind loyalty is helping sustain Trump's power in the Republican party, new book says
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Mark Leibovich about his new book Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission.
Challenges low income countries are facing
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Atul Gawande of USAID about the challenges facing low-income countries as they tackle continued COVID surges, a lack of monkey pox vaccines and climate disasters.
There's a vaccine and decades of research against Monkeypox. So why is it spreading?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Anne Rimoin, professor of epidemiology at UCLA about Monkeypox and measures being taken to mitigate the spread.
Fertility treatments could be in jeopardy in anti-abortion states, IVF patients fear
by Michelle Jokisch Polo
Some who are struggling to conceive worry that the battle over abortion could put fertility treatments like IVF in jeopardy. The argument that life begins at conception could restrict such processes.
The sale of 2 Spanish talk radio stations may counter the spread of disinformation
by Greg Allen
Miami's Cuban-American community and some Republican officials are in turmoil over the proposed sale of two Spanish-language radio stations to a Latina-owned network backed by George Soros.
Well-dressed teens participating in new 'Minions' movie meme are going viral
The new movie Minions: The Rise of Gru has been a hit at the box office. It has also sparked an absurd internet trend that has teens dressing to the nines to see it theaters.
Protesters in Sri Lanka say they won't leave the president's palace until he's ousted
by Raksha Kumar
Sri Lanka is slipping further into crisis — first with bankruptcy and now a power vacuum. Thousands descended on the president's residence in protest of the government's economic mismanagement.
Encore: Climate change is threatening thousands of years of winemaking in Turkey
by Peter Kenyon
Climate change is posing challenges to vineyards in Turkey, endangering the future of an ancient industry.
Singer Hollie Cook on new album 'Happy Hour'
NPR's Miles Parks speaks with singer Hollie Cook about her new album, Happy Hour.