Ailsa Chang
Stories
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Arts & Life
Hesitant To Date Again, Even Post-Vaccination? You're Not Alone.
With vaccines making it safer to date in-person again, NPR spoke to several people about their hesitations and hopes in the world of dating after a year of solitude.
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National
Russian Hackers Hit The U.S. Yet Again — A Security Expert Details How To Respond
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Chris Painter, an expert in cybersecurity, about Russia's recent hack into an email account for the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Music
Japanese Band CHAI On Their New Album 'WINK' And Subverting Cultural Norms
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with members of the Japanese band CHAI about WINK, their third studio album, and what makes them different from other female J-pop groups.
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National
Blinkin' In The Rain: Florida Bill Would Allow Hazard Lights In Stormy Weather
A provision tucked away in a 38-page transportation bill grants Florida drivers the right to turn on their hazard lights while in motion.
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National
U.S. Gold Gymnast Simone Biles Keeps Rewriting The Record Book
Christine Brennan, USA Today sports journalist, explains why Simone Biles' Yurchenko double pike feat on Saturday was remarkable — and why it wasn't awarded as such.
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Music
For Philadelphia Band Low Cut Connie, Music Became A Pandemic Support Group
Last year, cooped up at home, the band Low Cut Connie began to stream performances. Before long, they turned into a musical support group for fans coping with the pandemic.
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Music
Olivia Rodrigo Bridges Generations On Her Debut Album 'Sour'
With her debut album Sour, released May 21, Olivia Rodrigo ushers in a new, grungier era for the Disney-to-pop-star pipeline.
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Politics
U.S. Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Aim To Boost Pressure As Conflict Continues
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Gavin of the Council on Foreign Relations about the new U.S. visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia.
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Sports
The Olympics Are In 10 Weeks, But Many In Japan Don't Want Them
The Tokyo Summer Olympics are 10 weeks away. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The New York Times' Motoko Rich in Tokyo about the games' unpopularity in Japan, where the pandemic is still out of control.
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National
A 'Shot' At $1 Million? Local Governments Offering Incentives For Vaccines
Free hunting license in Maine, free beer in New Jersey and a chance to win $1 million in Ohio. Across the country, cities and state are offering incentives to get people vaccinated against COVID-19.