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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.
To wear a mask, or not, on public transportation? Which is the right move for you?
Now that the federal mask mandate on public transport has come to an end, should people continue to wear masks anyway? We explore the latest science on air flow and transmission.
New York's famous skating rink at Rockefeller Center has gone retro
Skaters are ditching their blades — and putting on wheels. The last time the rink welcomed roller skaters was in the 1940s.
Encore: Like Kit's planning for the end of a life
by Kavitha Cardoza
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable. NPR's Life Kit offers tips for starting an advance directive to prepare for a good death. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July, 12, 2020.)
News brief: Mariupol resistance, drug overdose deaths, mask mandate appeal
Russia says it controls most of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. The White House has a plan to reduce drug overdose deaths. The Justice Department will appeal the mask ruling by a federal judge.
Putin calls off final effort to storm steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine
NPR's A Martinez talks to Peter Zwack, a retired brigadier general and former defense attaché serving in Russia, about the context of the struggle for this significant port city of Mariupol.
Calif. man loses 85 pounds while lobbying Taco Bell for Grilled Stuft Nacho's return
The item has been off Taco Bell's menu since 2015. On Jan. 4, 2021, Chris Sandberg vowed to exercise every day until it came back. He got the company's attention but there's no plan to bring it back.
It's Queen Elizabeth's birthday. The British monarch is 96
To celebrate she is getting her own Barbie doll. The doll has an ivory gown with a blue ribbon and a tiara like the queen wore on her wedding day. Big retail chains are selling the doll for $75.
How a Twitter edit button might change the way you tweet
Twitter says it is working on an edit button, raising concerns about honesty and transparency.
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and packed full of action
There's been plenty of drama — on and off the court — and fans are loving it. The NBA had its highest TV opening playoff ratings in a decade.
While the transporation mask mandate ruling is appealed, is public health at risk?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to ex-CDC Director Tom Frieden about disputed mask mandates for public transportation, and the government's legal authority to implement public health regulations.
Millions of French voters watch Macron and Le Pen debate before Sunday's runoff
French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marin Le Pen met Wednesday night in their only debate ahead of Sunday's runoff vote for president.
Netflix is losing subscribers for the first time in a decade
Netflix is losing subscribers for the first time in a decade. What explains the sharp drop in subscribers, and what can the company do to improve it?