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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
The war in Gaza alters the way many Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan
The world has been pushing for a pause in the fighting in the Israel-Hamas war by the start of Ramadan. The Muslim holy month has begun and still no cease-fire agreement is in place.
Biden and Trump begin events in states that are expected to be competitive this fall
Now that the presidential race has narrowed to President Biden and the presumptive nominee, former President Donald Trump, we look at how they're kicking off their general election campaigns.
Students in Connecticut want to change the official state insect
The official state insect is the European praying mantis. The reason why they want it changed is right in the name: European. The students want to honor a species native to Connecticut.
Why the rapper known as Residente delayed releasing his most recent album
by Lilly Quiroz
Rapper Residente talks about his activism and the release of his second solo album: Lyrics No Longer Matter. He initially delayed the release due to what he calls a "macabre genocide" in Gaza.
Facebook groups where women discuss dating topics are under fire in a lawsuit
A man in Chicago is taking legal action against several online platforms and members of the Facebook group "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" for defamation, doxing and invasion of privacy.
The dangerous combination of aging utility infrastructure and rising wildfire risk
by Julie Simon
Investigators in Texas have found the largest wildfire in the state's history was "ignited by power lines." Experts say many utilities aren't doing enough to reduce the fire threat from power lines.
The process to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Republican leadership has begun
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about Senate Republicans' pursuit of a successor to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Why some Muslims say they're unsure how to celebrate Ramadan this year
The war in Gaza is casting a shadow on Ramadan celebrations this year. NPR's Michel Martin visits an Islamic Center in Virginia to hear how Muslims are reflecting on the holy month.
Morning news brief
Ramadan starts Monday and still no cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. There's been no let-up in violence in Haiti's capital. Oppenheimer did well at the Oscars, winning seven golden statuettes.
'Oppenheimer' wins 7 categories at Academy Awards including best picture
Besides Oppenheimer doing well, a tight race between Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone for best actress went to Stone and the Billie Eilish Barbie song beat out the Ryan Gosling Barbie song.