Alejandra Marquez Janse
Stories
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National
Empty office buildings litter cities, but real estate expert says expect change soon
NPR'S Sacha Pfeiffer talks with David Smith, head of Americas Insights at the real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, about the empty commercial buildings across several U.S. cities.
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Politics
White House Infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu joins Biden reelection campaign
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with White House infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu about joining President Biden's reelection campaign, and what role infrastructure law will play in the election.
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Science
How do you find delicious treats in the snow? Ask the reindeer
Reindeer have to dig for food in dark, snowy conditions during winter. Their vision is adapted to make that task less challenging.
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National
Oprah and WeightWatchers are now embracing weight loss drugs. Here's why
WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani says the old advice around losing weight through determination and resilience and willpower was wrong: "The truth is that this is a chronic condition."
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Arts & Life
Are you playing 'Whamageddon'? It's the Christmas game you've probably already lost
Last weekend, a DJ caused a stir in Britain after playing the hit Wham! song "Last Christmas" at a soccer game in front of about 60,000 people. Here's why.
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Politics
How a top economic adviser to Biden is thinking about inflation and the job market
The latest numbers show a strong picture for the U.S. economy. Yet many Americans have a pessimistic view. Here's how an adviser to Joe Biden says they're addressing that.
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Arts & Life
In 'Red, White & Royal Blue,' a director centers true queer intimacy on screen
When Matthew López thought about adapting the acclaimed book into a movie, he he had a very clear idea about what a central sex scene should look like.
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Politics
Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges
One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a 'very straightforward' defense against the latest charges against the former president.
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Climate
Phoenix melts in a record streak of days over 110 degrees. And it's not over yet
Tuesday marks 26 consecutive days in Phoenix, Az. with a temperature over 110 degrees, and it doesn't look like it will let up any time soon.
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National
Extreme heat and flooding worldwide reflect the magnitude of the climate crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Chris Field, director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, about the extreme weather events occurring globally.