Lauren Migaki
Stories
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Arts & Life
This kids book chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be Italian spaghetti instead
NPR speaks with the author of the children's book I Want to Be Spaghetti!, Kiera Wright-Ruiz about the melting pot of noodles.
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Books
In the picture book 'I Want To Be Spaghetti', a packet of ramen learns to love itself
We look at Kiera Wright-Ruiz's illustrated children's book, "I Want to Be Spaghetti," which chronicles a packet of ramen's longing to be the more popular Italian noodle.
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National
The death toll in Gaza surpasses 10,000 as the conflict enters a second month
Israeli forces have reached the coast of Gaza, splitting the besieged area in half and essentially cutting off the north from the south.
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World
Ukraine's interior minister is among the dead as his helicopter crashes at a school
Authorities say 14 people died, including one child, along with 25 people who were injured, including 11 children. Officials initially said the death toll was even worse.
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Books
Books We Love: Fiction recommendations from 2022
From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear about three novels and a collection of short stories: "Less Is Lost,""The Confessions of Matthew Strong,""If I Survive You," and "Thank You For Listening."
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Books
NPR staff recommend the fiction books we love
NPR staff recommend four novels from our Books We Love list: "A Merry Little Meet Cute," "The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen," "The Devil Takes You Home," and "Lapvona."
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Business
Life Kit: How ethical investing works
Ethical investing is popular with many Americans. But what is it exactly? NPR's Life Kit it breaks down.
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Arts & Life
22 tips for 2022: Spend less by choosing what'll bring you lasting joy
Impulse shopping feels good in the moment, but it can impede your long-term savings goals. This shopping tip will help separate fleeting fun from sustained satisfaction.
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Health
Adults have a lot to say about masks. How do students feel about them?
Elementary school teacher Katy Wright in Montana decided to ask her students how they feel about having to wear masks in school.
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Arts & Life
Life Kit: How To Reign In Your Spending
As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.