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World The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally's equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea. Anthony Kuhn
National Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears Technology enabling virtual fences for pets is now being adapted for livestock. Ranchers near Yellowstone National Park are testing its ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bear attacks. Hanna Merzbach
Arts & Life NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance. Leah Donnella
Pop hitmaker Amy Allen tries to lean in to feeling uncomfortable in her songwriting NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with songwriter Amy Allen, who is shortlisted for the non-classical Songwriter of the Year Grammy Award for a second straight year. Kira Wakeam
American reporter fights for accountability after Israeli tank strike in Lebanon An American journalist wounded in an Israeli tank strike in Lebanon returns home to press the U.S. government to investigate the incident, which killed a Reuters reporter, as a targeted attack. Frank Langfitt
Business Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too. John Ruwitch
Science Where scientific research focused on DEI stands after a year of disruption Cuts to scientific research focused disproportionately on research around diversity equity and inclusion. Some researchers say we're just beginning to understand the impact. Katia Riddle
Health Cannabis use among teens tied to poor school performance A new study of more than 160,000 teens finds that even occasional cannabis use among 8th, 10th and 12th graders is tied to worse outcomes at school and more emotional distress. Rhitu Chatterjee
Asia As elections approach, Myanmar's economy is in shambles Nearly five years after the coup, Myanmar is poorer, hungrier, and plagued by blackouts. Few believe the upcoming election will change anything. Patrick Winn
National Operation Match: How the first computerized dating service came to be Back in the 1960s, a couple of Harvard students had an idea. From Radio Diaries, this is a look back at the creation of the very first computerized dating service. Radio Diaries