All Things Considered
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Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.
Biden criticizes 'ultra-MAGA' Republicans as inflation rises
by Tamara Keith
Ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden is using Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" as a label to paint the GOP as extreme on issues including the economy and abortion rights.
Genetic testing is becoming more accessible — and it's raising difficult questions
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with two bioethicists about the ethics of and access to genetic testing, and the power of knowing one's genetic makeup.
This Ukrainian circus was on tour in Italy when the war started
by Adam Raney
One of Ukraine's top circus troupes was on the road in Italy when Russia invaded. Performers faced the dilemma of whether to rush back home or keep the show going.
'Shot Sage Blue Marilyn' rakes in the green
Shot Sage Blue Marilyn has always been one of the late artist Andy Warhol's most famous pieces. Now, it's the most expensive.
Electric cars have been slow to catch on in Wyoming. Some hope that will change
by Taylar Stagner
The charging station network needed for electric cars will reach states like Wyoming last. It's sparsely populated and fighting to keep fossil fuels in America's energy mix.
Wildfires in New Mexico continue to grow
by Eric Westervelt
New Mexico wildfires are continuing to grow as unrelenting high winds make conditions very difficult for firefighters.
Macron won France's presidency, but the votes indicate an increasingly divided nation
by Eleanor Beardsley
President Emmanuel Macron was elected to a second term at the end of April and sworn in over the weekend. But his right-wing rival Marine Le Pen did better than last time, implying a divided France.
A new bill in Japan aims to protect the country against economic retaliation
by Anthony Kuhn
Alarmed by what it sees as China's economic coercion and the declining competitiveness of its own firms, Japan is enacting a raft of economic security policies.
A climate expert raises concern over severe sand storms in Iraq
Over 5,000 Iraqis needed medical care after the country was hit by a severe sand storm. Such storms are not uncommon there, but their increasing frequency and severity has climate experts concerned.
A growing number of white nationalists identify with Vladimir Putin
by Odette Yousef
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in Moscow's Red Square during a Victory Day celebration, telling troops that they are fighting in Ukraine "so that nobody forgets the lessons of World War II."
How genetic testing led a food lover to live without a stomach
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boise State Public Radio's Sasa Woodruff about her experience with genetic testing and how she chose to live without a stomach as a result.