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Houston lesbian bar was denied insurance coverage for hosting drag shows, owner says

Julie Mabry, who opened Pearl Bar in 2013, said the bar was created to provide a safe space for those in Houston's LGBTQ+ community.

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Welcome to the portal — where college athletes can risk it all for a shot at glory

Since the inception of the transfer portal in 2018, the number of student athletes seeking to move colleges in the hope of finding a better path to the pros has exploded. But not everyone makes it.

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The 'No' campaign claimed to have the backing of Vincent Lingiari's grandson. But the man in question says he's not related

'No' campaign leaders Warren Mundine and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have both claimed Indigenous land rights activist Vincent Lingiari's grandson opposed the Voice. Was that actually correct?

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He's the 'unofficial ambassador' of Montana — and isn't buying its TikTok ban

Last December, Montana banned the app on government devices. Now, it is banning the hugely popular platform outright. Where does that leave the content creators?

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Supreme Court sides against Andy Warhol Foundation in copyright infringement case

In its 7-2 ruling Thursday, the Supreme Court said the late artist infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of works based on an image of the pop star Prince.

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Pakistani forces surround Imran Khan's home as political crisis escalates

The security forces' action came after authorities demanded that Khan hand over dozens of protesters believed to have been among those who smashed and set fire to army installations last week.

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The Future of Media Literacy Education

Media literacy education invites a slew of nonprofit organizations and consultancies into the public school system, many of whom may have their own political agendas.

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Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?

Italian officials convened crisis talks last week to address the price of pasta, which was up a whopping 17.5% year-over-year in March. But it's far from the only country seeing a rise in food prices.

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Australian envoy suggests 'smelling salts' for worries over Biden's Quad cancellation

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd about President Biden deciding not to meet with leaders of Australia, India and Japan because of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations.

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Heaven has a bathrobe-clad receptionist named Denise. She's helping TikTok grieve

Taryn Smith, a 26-year-old TikToker, was in the shower when she had a funny thought: What if she died in a chicken suit? What happened next represents the way we use social media to mourn.

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Can politicians catch up with AI?

Experts are warning that artificial intelligence is developing far more rapidly than regulators can keep up with. Is there any chance of picking up that slack?

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Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.

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Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone

Ahead of oral arguments in a federal appeals court over access to mifepristone, more than 150 people shared stories with NPR about how they used the medication — and how it changed their lives.

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The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country

The sharp uptick in the number of younger Americans with no religious affiliation is driving a seismic shift that is leaving sometimes shattered congregations in its wake.

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In a historic step, strippers at an LA bar are poised to unionize

The owners of the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar have agreed to recognize the union, organizers said. Once votes are certified, the dancers could become the only group of organized strippers in the U.S.

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Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low'

Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening.

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A ride with Boot Girls, 2 women challenging Atlanta's parking enforcement industry

The Boot Girls have become among Atlanta's most sought-after entrepreneurs. Armed with $50 keys, they're undercutting the controversial and often shady vehicle-booting industry.

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Florida is investigating a teacher who showed a Disney movie with a gay character

The film, Strange World, tells the story of a family of explorers and includes a character who has a crush on another boy. The fifth-grade teacher says a student's mother lodged a complaint.

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The New York Times' Sulzberger warns reporters of 'blind spots and echo chambers'

In recent years, social justice movements have affected U.S. newsrooms. In a 12,000-word essay, New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger argues journalism must be free of personal ideology.

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Think the COVID threat is over? It's not for these people

Declarations and loosened restrictions aside, for the immunocompromised or chronically ill, COVID is still a major concern.

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Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on

Children who need growth hormone to achieve their full stature are having trouble getting the medicine. A shortage has stretched months longer than expected and could last the rest of the year.

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New biography of Martin Luther King Jr. undercuts a widely cited quote about Malcolm X

A critical quote about Malcolm X that has been attributed to King has been taught for decades. But King didn't say the words that appeared in an article by Alex Haley, says biographer Jonathan Eig.

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The U.N. is marking the 75th anniversary of Palestinians' displacement

The international body is following through on a resolution to memorialize the mass displacement of Palestinians from their homes in 1948 that coincided with the founding of Israel.

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Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted

The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically.

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