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History Researchers find evidence of ancient democracies from the Americas to Europe and Asia NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe. Tinbete Ermyas
Science This week's Short Wave news roundup NPR's Short Wave team talks about a wildflower's ability to adapt to climate change, the grooming habits of birds, and the social lives of sharks. Emily Kwong
World Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed Two leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump's first year. Frank Langfitt
Health Care A strike by therapists spotlights a growing concern: AI replacing human providers This week, more than 2,000 mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente, in northern California went on a 24-hour-strike. A major reason is disagreement between Kaiser and therapists over the future role of AI in mental health care. Rhitu Chatterjee
Technology Could Microsoft's off-grid data center project undermine climate goals? Microsoft’s plan to lease an off-grid, gas-powered data center is raising questions about the company’s carbon footprint. Monica Nickelsburg
World Trump's mediators offer Hamas formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza NPR has learned that mediators have quietly given Hamas a proposal to hand over all its weapons to ensure Gaza's reconstruction. Abu Bakr Bashir
Arts & Life Early nights out: A dance party for people who want to hit the club and the sack A popular monthly dance party in New Jersey brings the vibes of a dance club without the late nights.
Arts & Life Singer Jill Scott is doing what she wants: 'Everything has led me to this place' The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life Zion National Park's role in making parks more inclusive In the late 1950s, the Green Book, which listed locations in the U.S. where Black visitors would be welcome, added the lodge at Zion National Park.
Arts & Life 'Movement never lies': 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company Graham was a creative force in the performing arts. She wanted dance to express authentic, human emotions — a revolutionary idea in the late 1920s. Elizabeth Blair