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The Philippines' capital is running out of water. Is building a dam the solution?

Officials say the Kaliwa Dam will help alleviate an impending water shortage in the capital that's being exacerbated by climate change. But the project is plagued with controversies and questions.

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Politicians say this Florida news site lets them buy coverage. Is your state next?

As Florida's established newspapers wither, a leading regional publisher says old rules no longer apply. Politicians and corporate interests say they have to pay him to ensure positive coverage.

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U.S. shoots down armed drone flown by NATO ally Turkey

An American F-16 shot down an armed Turkish drone in northeast Syria. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. shot down an aircraft from Turkey, a NATO ally.

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Roy Wood Jr.'s sad "Daily Show" exit

Wood broke the news to NPR, but dropped hints to Salon in June: "After every strike, there is a creative molting"

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People working on climate solutions are facing a big obstacle: conspiracy theories

To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.

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Men took over a job fair intended for women and nonbinary tech workers

The Grace Hopper Celebration was designed to celebrate and uplift workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. This year, men showed up in droves.

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Up First briefing: New House speaker search; wind-powered cargo ships

The race is on for House Republicans to find a new speaker. How old technology harnesses wind to power cargo ships and reduce emissions.

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Naloxone can save students' lives, but not every school has it

A life-saving drug is gaining support for use in schools across the country, but only about half of the largest districts stock it

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HS2: Rishi Sunak’s £36bn in transport funding – is it new or just repackaged?

Labour says ‘almost all’ rail and road projects have been announced already and are not new investments

The Guardian - UK

I try to be a body-positive doctor. It's getting harder in the age of Ozempic

A physician decided to stop talking to patients about weight, and focus on health instead. But the new weight-loss drugs forced her to rethink how to help patients without feeding into stigma.

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Nancy Pelosi says the interim House speaker asked her to vacate her Capitol office

Pelosi said the new acting speaker, Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., was behind an email asking her staff to remove their belongings from a workspace she had access to as a former speaker.

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Michael Connelly, Nikki Grimes, Judy Blume and other authors unite against book bans

During what the ALA is calling Banned Books week, more than a dozen high-profile authors are taking a stand against censorship. Author Michael Connelly alone has donated $1 million to the cause.

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Up First briefing: Kevin McCarthy's downfall; 'mommy bloggers' and influencers

Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House speaker — a first in the history of the House of Representatives. And, how Gen X "mommy bloggers" paved the way for today's online influencers.

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Trump's voters are more excited than Biden's. But Trump could lose a lot if convicted

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Trump and Biden in a dead heat — but a conviction could change that, as independent voters aren't interested in supporting Trump if he's convicted.

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All in: Drugmakers say yes, they'll negotiate with Medicare on price, so reluctantly

Despite at least nine lawsuits against the government, all companies whose drugs are up for Medicare price negotiation will come to the bargaining table.

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Student loans for parents can be a debt trap. But there's a loophole

Until July 2025, parent PLUS borrowers can paperwork their way into a kinder, gentler repayment plan.

The Independent UK

Sunak poised to make ‘incredible gaffe’ by axing HS2 in north but saving Euston link

No 10 will be accused of ‘shafting the north’, warns Tory mayor – as northern leaders warn PM his legacy would be ruined

The Independent UK

Book Review: 'Differ We Must' illustrates Abraham Lincoln's political skills

NPR “Morning Edition” co-host Steve Inskeep details President Abraham Lincoln's political skills in “Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America.”

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Up First briefing: FTX fraud trial begins; how tech shapes our bodies

Sam Bankman-Fried heads to court on fraud and money laundering charges. Technology has made us more sedentary. Here's how to fix it.

The Independent UK

HS2 north of Birmingham: What work has started and what might happen next?

The PA news agency answers 13 key questions on the situation.

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Amazon and contractors sued over nooses found at Connecticut construction site

A group of Black and Hispanic employees accuse Amazon and two contractors of failing to implement measures that could have stopped the harassment after several nooses were found.

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Montana inmates with mental illness languish in jail awaiting treatment before trial

A long waiting list at Montana's only state-run psychiatric hospital has left inmates untreated and stuck in county jails. To fix it, health officials want changes to involuntary commitment laws.

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Here's the story of the portrait behind Ruth Bader Ginsburg's postage stamp

"It's like you feel a presence in the photograph," says Philip Bermingham. The striking image he captured became the U.S. Postal Service's reference for the new stamp.

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Latest on Ukraine: U.S. aid stumbles and Slovakia elects a pro-Russia leader

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming

The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.

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