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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
If China aligns itself with Russia, that could impact its reputation and economy
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about whether China should rethink its close relationship with Russia during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile
by David Schaper
As gas prices rise, politicians call for gas taxes to be suspended. Transportation experts say such moves won't provide much relief and would cut into needed spending on roads, bridges and transit.
Airplanes are durable so it makes sense to repurpose them
An Ireland-based duo — Kevin Regan and his business partner Shane Thornton — are recycling airplanes to create home offices, glamping pods — that kind of thing.
News brief: Blinken on Ukraine, Additional COVID Booster, gas tax holidays
Secretary of State Blinken talks to NPR about the war in Ukraine. Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize another booster for older adults. As gas prices go up, there are calls to suspend gas taxes.
Florida's Montverde Academy swim team finds an alligator in their pool
The three-foot gator was chilling at the bottom of the pool. Despite alligators' notable speed, the little guy did not make the team. A sheriff's deputy was able to get him out of the pool.
'Three Songs for Benazir,' a short documentary, is nominated for an Oscar
Three Songs for Benazir takes place in a refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan. The film, nominated for an Academy Award, is directed by Elizabeth and Gulistan Mirzaei.
Pfizer-BioNTech seek FDA authorization for 2nd COVID booster for older adults
Pfizer says it will soon submit data on a fourth COVID shot to the Food and Drug Administration. What is the case for another booster, and is there a downside to the approach?
Why its important for more Americans to know about mild cognitive impairment
by Jon Hamilton
Mild cognitive impairment, a condition that may be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, affects more than 12% of people 60 and up. Yet a survey found 82% of Americans know little or nothing about it.
Rep. Fortenberry fights criminal charges while seeking reelection
by Billy Kelly
Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska will be in federal court Wednesday, accused of accepting illegal campaign donations and lying about it. He's also in a challenge to keep his seat.
Asian American communities mark the Atlanta area spa shootings a year ago
by Juliana Kim
Asian Americans in Nashville are building stronger ties, partly sparked by the deaths a year ago of eight people shot in Atlanta area day spas. Six women of Asian descent were among those killed.
Vermont tech firm believes to experience the metaverse, you have to smell it too
by Mikaela Lefrak
OVR Technology in Burlington has developed a way to incorporate smell into virtual reality. This modern day "Smell-O-Vision" could have far-reaching applications in gaming, health and wellness.