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After a chaotic vote count in 2020, here's what Detroit will do differently this year
Four years ago, Trump supporters, motivated in part by false election fraud claims, loudly protested at a Detroit counting facility. Election officials are determined to avoid a repeat of the chaos.
New Movie 'Zola' Is Based On A Long Series Of Tweets
by Sam Sanders
The film Zola is based on a 148-tweet thread from 2015 — involving a 48-hour wild journey of partying, stripping and gangsters. Riley Keough is one of the stars of Zola.
Despite Climate Concerns, Germany Bulldozes Land To Expand Coal Mines
by Rob Schmitz
A small farming town which lies in the path of an expanding open-pit coal mine is hoping German climate policy will eliminate the use of dirty coal before their village is consumed by the pit.
Coronavirus Surges Around The World Are Linked To Delta Variant
COVID-19 cases are increasing in many, poorly-vaccinated parts of the globe. We check in with reporters in Australia, Sierre Leone and with our science team to talk about the Delta variant's threats.
11 Are Confirmed Dead In Condo Collapse As Rescue Crews Work Tirelessly
Search and rescue teams are picking through the rubble of the collapsed condominium in Surfside, Fla. It's dangerous and difficult work but the crews keep at it because they hope to find people alive.
Juul Settles Landmark Suit Over Teen Vaping With North Carolina
by Jason deBruyn
Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay North Carolina $40 million and change how it markets its products to settle a lawsuit by the state's attorney general.
Progressives Say Infrastructure Deal Falls Short Of What They Want
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic political strategist Karen Finney about the ongoing negotiations between the White House and Congress to pass a comprehensive infrastructure bill.
Attacks Are On The Rise Between U.S. Troops And Iranian-Backed Militias
The U.S. struck militia bases in Syria and Iraq after a series of drone attacks on U.S. bases. Now the region waits to see what will happen next.
Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Will Happen In August
The ride was canceled last year because of the pandemic. Organizers do have one request this year: no clothes needed, but wear a mask. Yes, only a mask.
Chicago Officials Investigate Claims That Female Lifeguards Were Sexually Abused
by Dan Mihalopoulos
Officials are looking into alleged sexual violence against young lifeguards — ranging from serial harassment to sexual assault. It began with a letter to the mayor from a former lifeguard.
Tour De France Officials Search For Spectator Who Caused Massive Crash
Race officials plan to file a lawsuit against the female spectator who caused the pileup when she stepped onto the road in the first stage of the race on Saturday.
After 60 Years, New York Yankees Fan Finaly Gets To Be A Bat Girl
When Gwen Goldman was 10, she wrote the team asking to be a bat girl but was rejected. After her daughter got in touch with the team, Gwen got to be an honorary bat girl and threw out the first pitch.
Thailand Prepares To Open Phuket To Vacinated Tourists
by Michael Sullivan
Thailand plans to reopen the resort island of Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists July 1. It's a bid to jump start an economy and a tourist industry battered by the pandemic. Will foreigners come?