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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
In Texas, a former state senator challenges the state's abortion law in court
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to ex-state Sen. Wendy Davis who is challenging the state's restrictive abortion law. She became well-known nationally after a 13-hour filibuster of a 2013 abortion bill.
Korean American leaders look back on the 1992 LA Riots to create new priorities
by Josie Huang
In Los Angeles, Korean American leaders have been marking 30 years since riots tore apart the city following the beating of Rodney King. Korean-run businesses were disproportionately destroyed.
Where is the U.S. military aid heading to Ukraine making the most difference?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Barry Pavel of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, about the mechanics of military aid to Ukraine and the prospect of a long conflict.
While a hundred people escaped a Ukrainian steel plant, more are still trapped
Reports say as soon as evacuations started from the plant, Russian shelling resumed. Also, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic lawmakers in Kyiv.
Encore: The Sports Bra is the spot to watch women's sports in Portland
by Deena Prichep
The many screens that adorn sports bars almost always show men's sports. A bar in Oregon seeks to change that. It's named The Sports Bra. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on May 1, 2022.)
Anti-LGBTQ laws inspire many LGBTQ people to seek public office
by Bert Johnson
The avalanche of anti-LGBTQ laws before state legislatures this year is inspiring LGBTQ candidates to seek office. This is even happening in smaller cities and rural parts of the U.S.
Many ex-Soviet republics do not want Russian troops operating in their country
by Greg Myre
The focus is Ukraine, but Russian troops have been in five former Soviet republics this year — a reflection of Vladimir Putin's desire to maintain a "sphere of influence" beyond Russia's borders.
News brief: Mariupol evacuation, Russian troops in ex-Soviet republics, Long COVID
Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. Russia looks for ways to maintain influence beyond its borders. Scientists want to know why some COVID-19 long-haulers develop multiple medical issues.
Lawmakers call for greater security funding and oversight for U.S. transit systems
by Eric Westervelt
Open drug use and the threat of mass violence have prompted calls for more security funding for mass transit. Congress also says better oversight of existing security is needed.
Canadian lawmakers pass amendment allowing prosecution of crimes on the moon
Canada partnered with the U.S. to create the Lunar Gateway space station. It will prep for missions to Mars. While crime isn't common in space, they'll be ready if it does happen once in a blue moon.
Tokyo cafe caters to people who have put off their writing assignments
The staff at the Manuscript Writing Cafe won't let you leave until you've finished your assignment. To get in, writers have to state their goal and deadline. The staff checks in every hour.