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Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
by Leila Fadel
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
How the actors and writers strike affects many non-union industry employees
by Marlon Hyde
Atlanta's growing film industry is full of non-union workers since Georgia is not a union-friendly state. Now those workers are scrambling as the writers and actors strike continues.
A UK measure to stem migration is set to become law
by A Martínez
A measure sparked by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledge to stem the tide of boats filled with migrants seeking safety on that nation's shores is now set to become law.
Illinois is the first state to eliminate cash bail in its prison system
by A Martínez
Illinois will be the first state to completely eliminate cash bail in its prison system. NPR talks to Sarah Staudt > from the Prison Policy Initiative, about the impact of the new law.
Birds are using anti-bird spikes to protect their nests, a Netherlands team has found
A research team has found birds' nests around Europe that contain strips of anti-bird metal spikes. They say birds seem to be protecting their nests with devices people use to shoo birds away.
Former prosecutor Mintz discusses Trump's claims he's the target of grand jury probe
by Leila Fadel
NPR speaks with former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz about former President Donald Trump's claims that he's a target of the grand jury probe into Jan. 6.
Michigan's attorney general charges 16 people in false elector scheme
Michigan's attorney general is charging 16 people with election law and forgery felonies, alleging that they falsely stated they were electors for Donald Trump after the 2020 presidential election.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog set to address Congress
by Leila Fadel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog > will address a joint meeting of Congress today. He speaks a day after the House passed a resolution in support of Israel, despite recent tensions.
A boy caught a South American fish with human-like teeth in an Oklahoma pond
by Leila Fadel
A boy caught a South American fish with human-like teeth in Oklahoma. The Pacu, a relative of the piranha, is vegetarian. Wildlife officials remind us not to dump exotic pets in local waters.
A man dressed as Darth Vader ran a mile in 128-degree Death Valley
by A Martínez
It's a near-annual tradition for Jon Rice to run a mile as a fast as he can in Death Valley — on the hottest day — in a Darth Vader costume. He says the thrill of 128 degree run is worth it.
Alabama supports Sen. Tuberville for halting military promotions over abortion issue
by Kyle Gassiott
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is getting criticism for holding up military appointments over the issue of abortion. Many constituents still support him. (First aired on ATC on July 18, 2023.)