All Things Considered
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A Michigan mayor near the Canadian border on what tariffs mean for his city
A Michigan mayor talks with NPR's All Things Considered about how tariffs will affect constituents.
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'Architecton' is an epically cinematic look at the building blocks of civilization
A nearly wordless meditation on the building blocks of civilization — stone and concrete — Viktor Kossakovsky's documentary Architecton is a dazzling sensory overload.
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The potato's origins, unearthed
The potato may seem rather ordinary. But this tuber's origins story is quite fascinating, and we don't really know all the details yet.
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If France, the U.K. and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, what happens?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Michael Lynk, former U.N. Special Rapporteur for human rights in Palestinian territories, about recent international moves to recognize a Palestinian state.
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Thousands compete in the National Senior Games, the 'Olympics' for those 50 and older
More than 12,000 older adults are competing in the National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa. The multi-sport competition takes place every two years and is dedicated to participants 50 or older.
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Glenn Kessler reflects on 14 years as the Washington Post's Fact Checker
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Glenn Kessler, outgoing writer of the Washington Post's Fact Checker, about recent buyouts at the paper, and the current state of fact-checking.
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Hundreds of Texans share grief and question flood response at lawmaker forum
Texas legislators tasked with making the state more prepared for floods meet with local officials and survivors of the July Fourth floods in Kerrville, Texas, where most of the fatalities occurred.
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Some of Brazil's big industries got a pass from Trump's tariffs; others are plenty anxious
Brazilian industries given a reprieve from Trump's tariffs are sighing relief while others are still hoping a deal can be worked out.
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Humanitarian groups say aid finally getting into Gaza is a fraction of what's needed
Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.
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Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia, study says
A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.
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The Fit from Within running club brings together incarcerated and civilian athletes
People from outside prison walls came to Utah's state penitentiary to join inmates in a half-marathon organized by a running club in an effort to help with rehabilitation and not just punishment.
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Brazil aims to reduce dengue with modified mosquitoes
For years, researchers have been trying to shut down a mosquito's ability to transmit certain diseases. Brazil is making a massive investment in the effort, aimed at throttling dengue levels.