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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.
Surviving in a moment of rental hikes and inflation
Rents are up 15% nationwide and as much as 30% in some cities. Inflation and rising interest rates are also pricing many buyers out of the housing market — increasing the pressure to rent.
Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider reacts to shooting in his district
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., about a Fourth of July parade shooting that happened in the district that he represents in Highland Park, Ill.
At least 6 are dead after shooting incident in Highland Park, Ill.
by Cheryl Corley
At least six people are dead and at least two dozen are injured after an an active shooter incident in the city of Highland Park, Ill.
Son of Baldwin — a place for discussions of race, sexuality and gender — retires
After 14 years of running the social-justice blog Son of Baldwin, author Robert Jones Jr. announced that he is retiring the social-media community he built.
Two years later, Madrid is still trying to heal the scars from when COVID-19 first hit
Madrid, Spain, was hit especially hard during the height of the COVID pandemic. Two years later, the effects still linger.
'Sindicato de manteros' creates an anti-racist space for African migrants in Spain
Immigration to Spain is a controversial issue. In Madrid, a store run by African migrants — and a local non-profit — are working to change the way the issue is viewed by the Spanish public.
What the Supreme Court's EPA ruling will mean for the agency's goals
The Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate emissions. NPR's Michel Martin asks former EPA head William K. Reilly how that will impact the agency's goals.
Revenge travel is here. Not all tourist destinations are ready
Revenge travel is here - Americans "sticking it to COVID" by going on holiday regardless of the risks. One of the major destinations it seems this summer is Italy. Where the crowds are growing so big that some tourists can't see the major sights.
Senate observer group reflects on progress at this week's NATO meeting
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sentor Thom Tillis and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, leaders of the bipartisan congressional delegation to NATO in Madrid, Spain.