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Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits are massive
Research shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for mood, and it helps protect joints and bones.
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How Republicans are talking about IVF
Alabama passed a bill to protect IVF providers from legal liability. But it doesn't address the larger questions posed by the ruling that said frozen embryos qualify as children under the law.
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How the first day of Ramadan went in Jerusalem and Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has arrived with no ceasefire in Gaza. There's growing anxiety about tensions spreading to Jerusalem, where the Al-Aqsa mosque sits at the very center of the conflict.
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The big takeaways from last night's Oscars
With the Oscars handed out, NPR critic Linda Holmes reflects on the night's big winners, takeaways, and telecast highlights.
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A look at this year's Razzies winners
NPR takes a look at the "winners" of this year's Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies). Announced a day ahead of the Oscars, the Razzies honor the worst Hollywood movies of 2023.
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Songwriter Ani DiFranco on 'Hadestown'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with songwriter Ani DiFranco about her Broadway debut in the musical Hadestown and her long backstory with her character Persephone.
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Mexico's female matadors return to the world's largest bullring
A glimpse at the world of women bullfighters in Mexico City, as the spectacle makes its return two years after a judge banned it — generating excitement from fans and criticism over animal cruelty.
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Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find
In last night's State of The Union, the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley took center stage. The suspect is a migrant. Republicans say immigration leads to crime, but there's no evidence of that.
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Nearly all of Uranus' 27 moons have Shakespearean names. What'll this one be called?
Scientists have found a 28th moon around Uranus. In keeping with tradition, they plan to name it after a Shakespearean character. Scholar Michael Dobson weighs in on the suggested name, "Violenta."
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U.S. employers added more jobs in February than expected, but unemployment inched up
U.S. employers added 275,000 jobs in February — more than forecasters had expected. Wages are growing faster than inflation, giving a boost to workers' real purchasing power.
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Why one AI expert was pleased Biden addressed AI during his State of the Union
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Fei Fei Li, the co-director of the Human-Centered AI Institute at Stanford University, about President Biden's State of the Union remarks about harnessing the power of AI.
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The impact of Aleksei Navalny's death has been affirming for Russians who want change
One week after Aleksei Navalny's funeral and burial, thousands of Russians continue to pay their respects at his grave. Many say it is encouraging to see they're not alone in wanting change in Russia.