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A musician on a U.S. tour is turning audiences into a 'pub choir'
by Adam Bearne
An Australian musician is touring the U.S., turning everyday people into a choir capable of beautiful harmonies.
Biden wants Sweden admitted to NATO now. What's the real reason for the delay?
President Biden is meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as the White House works to convince Turkey to approve Sweden joining NATO. A meeting of NATO members is slated for next week.
Judge blocks government agencies from most communication with tech companies
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Cat Zakrezewski about the judge's decision which was in response to a lawsuit that claims right-wing viewpoints are being suppressed online.
As much of the U.S. deals with summer heat, a Colorado ski resort still has snow
by Lucas Brady Woods
A large part of the country is suffering under a heat dome, but some people are still skiing in Colorado. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on July 4, 2023.)
Morning news brief
Profound effects of gun violence extends to entire communities. President Biden meets Sweden's leader to talk about NATO. A judge rules in a GOP lawsuit to limit government contact with tech firms.
Robot takes the stage as guest conductor for South Korea's national orchestra
The nearly six-foot-tall android waved a baton to keep time. Since the robot can't listen to the music it's conducting, the orchestra's main conductor gets to keep his job — at least for now.
Americans relished in a July Fourth tradition: competitive hot dog eating
Joey Chestnut won for the 16th time. He finished 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes — short of his record of 76. On the women's side, returning champ Miki Sudo scarfed down 39.5 hot dogs — her ninth win.
Fashion innovators are looking for sustainable ways to make clothes.
by Iman Maani
The fashion industry is one of the world's big polluters, but innovators are looking to circular design for solutions.
Wham's story as told by the duo, Andrew Ridgely and the late George Michael
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Chris Smith, director of Netflix's documentary WHAM! — George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley went from school friends to global stars.
Other cities watch as New York brings congestion charging to Manhattan
Congestion pricing is coming to New York City. NPR's Michel Martin asks public transit advocate Danny Pearlstein about how the program might work.
Pandemic and no-kill policy worsen overcrowding at animal shelters
by Haya Panjwani
No-kill animal shelters across the southern U.S. are overcrowded and have few alternatives to find more space or staff. Much of the problem is due to pandemic pets that people don't want anymore.
After holiday violence, Biden urges states and Congress to address gun epidemic
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson about gun violence in the city following this week's mass shooting that killed five people, including a teenager.
Submersible implosion may have been avoided if Navy design principles were followed
by Steve Walsh
While the U.S. Coast Guard investigates the cause of the Titan submersible tragedy, expert submariners say it could have been avoided by following the Navy's design principles known as SUBSAFE.