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Meta and TikTok confirmed that Andrew Tate's accounts were banned for violating their policies.

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Andrew Tate gets banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for violating their policies

12:52pm August 20, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

The influencer and former kickboxer was banned from multiple social media platforms after violating their policies. The influencer's misogynistic remarks have reached millions across the internet.

Singer Josh Groban performs in Phoenix, on March 28, 2015.

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'Wait Wait' for August 20, 2022: Roadtrip Edition!

9:10am August 20, 2022

Peter and Bill are still tanning on the beach, so this week we bring you another collection of some of our favorite in-person guests.

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African fashion rules in British museum show, from chic dashikis to mud-dyed cloth

9:01am August 20, 2022

by Willem Marx

A new exhibit at Victoria and Albert Museum corrects the misperception that high fashion belongs to Western designers. The fierce garments attest to the motto of a Ghanaian: "West is not always best."

Opera star Plácido Domingo at a press conference in Moscow in Oct. 2019.

Classical musicians with ties to Plácido Domingo arrested in Buenos Aires

5:39pm August 19, 2022

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Musicians who have been publicly linked to Plácido Domingo and other major artists have been arrested in connection to an alleged Argentine crime ring, or are still wanted by police.

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Sierra Teller Ornelas of 'Rutherford Falls' on recent success of Native-led content

5:23pm August 19, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rutherford Falls showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas about the recent success of Native-led movies and TV series, like Prey, Dark Winds, Reservation Dogs and her own show.

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

5:22pm August 19, 2022

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Chaka Khan, P-Valley, and more.

Do animals sweat? Here's a poem to answer that question

5:10pm August 19, 2022

by Rebecca Hersher

Humans are sweaty beasts, but it turns out many other animals have different ways to keep cool. Staff of the Maryland Zoo help explain how their residents regulate their temperatures.

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New hit video game Cult of the Lamb is adorably unsettling

4:30pm August 19, 2022

by Glen Weldon

An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.

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The beloved animated series Summer Camp Island is among the list of 36 titles HBO Max says it will no longer host on its streaming service.

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HBO Max cuts dozens of titles in a cost-cutting move before a merger with Discovery+

3:41pm August 19, 2022

by Emma Bowman

HBO Max is pulling 36 titles from its streaming platform this week. The move isn't a kid-friendly one, with the service dumping several animated shows such as Infinity Train and Summer Camp Island.

The latest version of HBO's George R.R. Martin adaptations features a dragon-drop interface.

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A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know

3:17pm August 19, 2022

by Glen Weldon

HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel throws a lot of proper nouns at you. Here's a guide to the important whos, whats and wheres of 'House of the Dragon.'