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Hurricane Beryl is another example of why the power grid needs to be more resilient
NPR's A Martinez speaks with energy expert Michael Webber about how utilities can manage extreme weather events like Hurricane Beryl.
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to ask the Fed chair about interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to take questions on the economy and interest rates.
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What did NATO members take away from President Biden’s speech?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Rachel Rizzo of the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, about whether Biden's speech reassured allies that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine.
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NPR investigation reveals information about death row in Texas
State law shields information about the process of lethal injection. A new NPR investigation finds where the drug comes from.
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Spain advances to the European soccer championship final after beating France
A 16-year-old became the youngest player ever to score a goal at the European Championship, powering Spain’s advance to the finals with a 2-1 victory over France.
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Georgia law now makes it easier for citizens to challenge a voter's eligibility
In the battleground state of Georgia, it's easier for anyone to challenge voter registrations of people without permanent addresses. Critics say voters who are homeless could be silenced.
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Artificial intelligence's thirst for electricity
Artificial intelligence is an electricity hog. Google says its total greenhouse gas emissions climbed nearly 50% over five years, mostly due to electricity that powers AI data centers.
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In 'The Color of Everything," photographer shares how being bipolar shaped his life
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author Cory Richards about the highs of mountain climbing, and his struggles with mental health.
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The Pentagon plans to reinstall the floating pier off the Gaza coast
The pier will be used to deliver long-stalled humanitarian aid. Will it finally live up to the Biden administration’s hopes?
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Ozempic's popularity leads to shortages for people with Type 2 diabetes
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are in such high demand that many patients with Type 2 diabetes can't get them when they need them.
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Shaboozey's slow-burning hybrid of hip-hop and country is finally the biggest song in the land
This week, Shaboozey becomes only the second Black artist ever to top Billboard's pop and country singles charts at the same time. The first, earlier this year, was his collaborator, Beyoncé.
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Dissecting the GOP platform and what a 2nd Trump term would look like
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post columnist Phillip Bump about if the Republican Party's platform, and a policy document called Project 2025 offer clues about Trump's second-term agenda.
