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The iconic Devils Hole pupfish somehow keeps hanging in there

Nell Greenfieldboyce — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:23:00 -0400

The Devils Hole pupfish's natural habitat is a single water-filled hole in a cave in the Nevada desert. Its numbers at one point dwindled to just 35 animals. How does it manage to survive?

American anthem 'We're a Winner' was one of the first hits centered on Black pride

Eric Deggans — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:19:46 -0400

R&B legend Curtis Mayfield's 1967 hit "We're a Winner" broke ground as one of the first commercial hits centered on Black pride during the civil rights movement.

2024 Presidential candidates ramp up campaigns for 1st primary in New Hampshire

Josh Rogers — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:18:15 -0400

2024 Presidential candidates are ramping up their campaigning in New Hampshire, where state law requires it to hold the first primary. The situation is an uneasy one for top democrats there.

Secretary Yellen visits China as counter-espionage act comes into effect

Karen Zamora — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:55:30 -0400

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Thomas Kellogg, a law professor who specializes in China at Georgetown University, about the country's expanded espionage law.

The Zuckerberg-Musk rivalry continues with the launch of Meta's 'Twitter killer' app

Bobby Allyn — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:50:08 -0400

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk have long had a rivalry. That's now been put on vivid display with Zuckerberg taking aim at Twitter by launching the new social media app Threads.

Biden Administration to give controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine

Tom Bowman — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:50:08 -0400

The White House will send cluster munitions to Ukraine. Officials say they'll be effective against dug-in Russian troops, but the controversial munitions are also banned by more than 100 countries.

Here's what to know about roller coaster safety after 2 recent scares

Scott Neuman — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:46:51 -0400

Amusements and attractions at parks and carnivals are regulated and inspected. Although some accidents do occur, fatalities are rare.

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DoorDash announced a new hourly pay option — but workers say there's a catch

Dara Kerr — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:44:35 -0400

DoorDash workers get paid per delivery — and oftentimes say they make less than minimum wage. DoorDash is now rolling out a new hourly pay option. But it's not that simple.

Kristen Lovell, co-director of 'The Stroll,' knows sex work is real work

Jason Fuller — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:44:35 -0400

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary 'The Stroll.' It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.

The efforts to fix the power imbalance as people face eviction in 'rent court'

Jennifer Ludden — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:37:57 -0400

When people are facing eviction, a "rent court" judge has the final say. But there can be a big power imbalance. More than a dozen cities now say tenants have a right to legal counsel.

With affirmative action over, legacy college admissions should go too, advocates say

Elissa Nadworny — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:34:45 -0400

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action renewed calls for elite institutions to eliminate "legacy" admissions — or granting advantages to the children of people who attended.

Why women's golf is having a moment

Alejandra Marquez Janse — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:29:37 -0400

As the 2023 U.S. Women's Open kicks off, NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with golf champion Betsy King about the growth of women's golf.

Las Vegas just unveiled its new $2.3 billion spherical entertainment venue

Ayana Archie — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:28:29 -0400

The giant spherical structure displays a variety of animations, such as eyeballs, planets and fireworks. It is being billed as the world's largest spherical structure and the largest LED screen.

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'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds

Rachel Treisman — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:57:37 -0400

A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.

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Louis Armstrong's dazzling archive has a new home — his

Nate Chinen — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:44:36 -0400

Across the street from the jazz icon's home in Queens, a site of pilgrimage for fans from around the world, sits the new Louis Armstrong Center, which brings his 60,000-item archive back to the block.

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