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Digital coupons exclude buyers who aren't tech savvy, experts say
Digital coupons may be difficult for some consumers to get if they don't have smart phones or the internet. Consumer advocates say that means only the tech savvy can save on deals.
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A Uruguayan physicist cracked a major code for renewable energy
In an unlikely country, Uruguay, a particle physicist figured out how to convert energy grids to renewable energy. We tell the story of how he did it.
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This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed
When COVID-19 first emerged, Linsey Marr suspected right away it spread through the air. Time has proved this aerosols engineer right. Now she's being honored with a MacArthur "genius grant."
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Why oil prices are relatively high right now
Global crude oil prices seemed to be rising inexorably toward $100 a barrel — but then they pulled a U-turn. Meanwhile the oil industry is deeply divided on what the future looks like
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Lyft's new service prioritizes non-binary, women drivers for non-binary, women riders
In some cities, Lyft is allowing women and non-binary passengers to match with women and non-binary drivers. It comes in the wake of lawsuits saying the company failed to protect users from assault.
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A new law in Texas, the Crown Act, prohibits race-based hair discrimination
A new Texas law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination has inspired one woman to try to give back to Black and minority communities across the country.
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Kansas police chief resigns after he was suspended for newspaper raid
The police chief who led a raid on the Marion County Record, a small weekly newspaper in Kansas has resigned a few days after village officials suspended him.
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Republican strategist weighs in on what comes next after McCarthy ouster
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about the U.S. House vote to remove California Congressman Kevin McCarthy has speaker.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz attempts to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Monday started the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Housespeaker.
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Hurricane Idalia pushed flamingos up the East Coast. Some people hope they'll stay
Hurricane Idalia brought some Flamingos from Mexico to the eastern United States. Now some hope the birds will stay and breed there.
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Gen. Mark Milley looks back at the war in Afghanistan during exit interview
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with now-retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley about the U.S. military's departure from Afghanistan.
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Howard University receives a replacement for Hattie McDaniel's missing Oscar
Hattie McDaniel's Oscar went missing from Howard University decades ago. Howard celebrated McDaniel's legacy Sunday as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences replaced the missing plaque.