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Yiddish is making a comeback
Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe and Russia, was once nearly extinguished. But now Jews drawn to the language for different reasons are keeping Yiddish alive.
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Pedestrians hear AI-generated messages from billionaires at hacked crosswalks
In Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and Seattle, crosswalks have been rigged to play what appear to be satirical deepfakes of billionaire tech giants.
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Pope Francis is remembered for his intensive engagement with Asia
From the Philippines to South Korea, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, is being remembered in many parts of Asia for his intensive engagement with the region.
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People from around the world descend on Vatican City to pay respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican is crowded on the eve of public viewing of Pope Francis' body. He'll lie in state through Friday. A day later, world leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy are expected at his funeral.
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Trump's raise worries about the global economy — and the Fed
The International Monetary Fund is projecting higher prices and slower economic growth in the U.S. as a result of President Trump's trade war. That's a tough spot for the Federal Reserve.
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Did AI bring this famous musician back to life?
A team of researchers and artists in Australia has grown cells from a dead composer's brain to create new "music" which can be heard in a gallery — raising questions about the nature of creativity.
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International students face visa cancellations despite no criminal records
Some international students are suing the U.S. government after their visas have been cancelled. Many of them say they have never been convicted of a crime.
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'Notes to John' completes late author Joan Didion's trilogy on grief
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Knopf publisher Jordan Pavlin and Shelley Wanger, Joan Didion's longtime editor and head of the Didion trust about the new book Notes to John.
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How American Catholics remember Pope Francis
Catholics from across the United States reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
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Small and rural libraries are feeling the cuts from President Trump's executive order
The Institute of Museum and Library Services provided federal funds to libraries and museums across the country. But the agency has been slashed after an executive order from President Trump.
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They were promised 'made-to-fade' tattoos — which haven't really faded
In 2021, a company called Ephemeral Tattoo launched a tattoo ink "made to fade" — that the body would dissolve. Three years later, some clients say -- they haven't faded well.
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Survivor's account contradicts Israel's report on the killing of 15 Gaza aid workers
NPR speaks with the survivor of an Israeli military attack that killed 15 medics and rescue workers. His account contradicts the army's findings that operational misunderstandings were to blame.