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3:55am January 16, 2025

by Leila Fadel

The diplomatic wrangling that led to a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, reactions to the deal, and how LA and other communities could tighten laws around wildfire safety.

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Arts

Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonlier, studies find

Tired of swiping left and right? And out of patience? You’re not alone. Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonelier.

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Arts

A look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out soon

by Leila Fadel

Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out in the next few months.

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World News

Far-right party makes large gains in elections in 2 states in eastern Germany

by Michel Martin

Voters in two states in eastern Germany have given a far-right party its best result since WWII — results that have many worried about a resurgence of anti-immigrant, populist politics in Europe.

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National

There are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners to rescue their coworkers

Mining industry deaths hit a near-decade high last year. Most occurred in surface mines, like strip or open-pit mines, but there are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners for rescues.

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Environment

Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change

Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.

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World News

Israelis protest against leadership after bodies of 6 hostages recovered from Gaza

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with political scientist Gayil Talshir of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about the protests in Israel after the recovery of the bodies of six hostages.

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National

How Harris and Trump plan to address the high cost of housing

by Michel Martin

The high cost of housing is a big issue for voters. And both presidential candidates have plans to address it. But there are few details and lots of questions.

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Economy

UK man creates the Pedal Paddle, a device for land and sea exploration

Some people yearn to travel by both land and sea. Now, a man in the UK has engineered a single human-powered device that can do the job of both. Enter the Pedal Paddle.

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National

DOE partners with private companies to bring solar power to Navajo Reservation

The U.S. Department of Energy is partnering with private solar companies to bring electricity to hundreds of the most remote homes on the Navajo Reservation.

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Health & Safety

CHICKEN-CISE

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats.

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World News

Mexico's new Congress considers a plan to remake the judiciary

by Michel Martin

Mexico's new congress considers a proposal that would let voters choose every one of the country's judges. NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Will Freeman of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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World News

A summer camp in western Ukraine helps kids work through their trauma

The war in Ukraine has left thousands of civilians dead and has traumatized countless people. A summer camp in western Ukraine is helping kids work through their trauma.

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