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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.
U.N. investigators have documented nearly 3,000 civilians deaths in Ukraine
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Matilda Bogner, the U.N. human rights monitoring mission chief in Ukraine, about her team's work documenting the conflict.
Encore: Cities like Tulsa, Okla., are paying people to move there
by Zeninjor Enwemeka
Many workers now have the ability to work remotely. And cities across the country are trying to lure these workers with cash and other perks.
A major voice of Egypt's 2011 uprising publishes an anthology of his writings
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Egyptian human rights activist Sanaa Seif about her brother, a well-known voice of Egypt's 2011 uprising, who completed his new book from prison.
The Southwest's spring wildfire season has started earlier than normal
by Kirk Siegler
Experts say the Southwestern U.S. is now the driest it's been in 1,200 years, which has many on edge for another long, destructive summer for wildfires.
Texas targets financial firms that practice climate-conscious investing
by Mose Buchele
Texas lawmakers want to pull money from companies accused of "boycotting" oil and gas. Implementing the rule is tricky. This story was done with Floodlight, an environmental news collaborative.
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed freed from Russia in prisoner swap
by Michele Kelemen
A former U.S. Marine is on his way back to the United States after being released from Russian detention. Trevor Reed's release was part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
Russia's national energy company cuts off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria
European leaders say Russia's decision to cut off natural gas supplies amounts to blackmail. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Henning Gloystein, energy director at the Eurasia group, about Russia's move.
News brief: Kids' COVID vaccines, Russia-Ukraine war, Rep. Cawthorn cited
CDC data show 3 out of 4 U.S. children have had COVID. The head of the U.N. was in Moscow Tuesday, meeting with Russian President Putin. Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for a loaded handgun at an airport.
Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society
by Brian Mann
People in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are considering how their deep Russian heritage can fit into Ukraine's national identity. Some want Russian monuments and cultural markers removed.