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A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.
NPR NewsAt a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83% of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
NPR NewsOne of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world is not an Arab or Muslim country. It's not even in the Middle East. Polls show Ireland has some of the highest support for the Palestinians.
NPR NewsIn 2011, the world was shaken by the Arab Spring, a wave of "pro-democracy" protests that spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The effects of the uprisings reverberated around the world as regimes fell in some countries, and civil war began in others. This week, we revisit the years leading up to the Arab Spring and its lasting impact on three people who lived through it.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.
NPR NewsDollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.
NPR NewsVice President Harris is planning to tour a Minnesota abortion clinic during a trip to the Twin Cities on Thursday. It's believed to be a first for a vice president or president.
NPR NewsThe rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
NPR NewsHere's one sign that shrinkflation is no longer just a topic for economics nerds. Cookie Monster recently complained on social media that his favorite food was getting smaller. "Me hate shrinkflation!" the fuzzy blue monster declared. "Guess me going to have to eat double da cookies!" President Biden promised to sign a bill banning it during his State of the Union address.Shrinkflation isn't new. It's been happening for years. But people seem to be paying more attention right now amidst high food prices and inflation. And the White House is clearly aware of that. After years of rising prices, many Americans are fed up with paying more and getting less. Will the pendulum ever swing back? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
NPR NewsU.N. food agency finally was able to deliver aid to northern Gaza, and efforts are afoot to bring relief by sea. But the challenges are many.
NPR NewsAs part of an initiative for reproductive health care access, advocacy groups handed out emergency contraception pills and condoms to fans at the Olivia Rodrigo concert in St. Louis on Tuesday night.
NPR NewsIn 2023, 7.6% of U.S. adults said they align themselves with the LGBTQ+ community, compared to 3.5% in 2012, the first year Gallup collected such metrics. That figure has grown every year since 2012.
NPR News"More than anything, I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things," Alexander's friend Christopher Ulmer told NPR.
NPR NewsThe peer-reviewed study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology says a pregnancy checkbox on national death certificates inflates the death rate.
NPR NewsOil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.
NPR NewsBoost confidence, joy and add movement to your life with these creative and science-backed actions.
NPR NewsDavid E. Harris became the first Black pilot to fly for a commercial airline when American Airlines hired him in 1964. Announcing Capt. Harris' death, American's CEO called him a "trailblazer."
NPR NewsThe judge overseeing the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump and his allies has quashed a number of charges related to soliciting officials to violate their oaths of office.
NPR NewsKate Manne tried to shrink her body for years before embracing her size as part of a "natural, normal human variation." She says the fight against fat phobia must start in the doctor's office.
NPR NewsThe children were moved out of Rafah by the charity SOS Children's Villages International with the help of the German government. But the transfer has sparked anger among some hardliners in Israel.
NPR NewsThe House will vote on a bill that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or else face a ban from U.S. app stores. The first ship carrying food to Gaza is on its way from Cyprus.
NPR NewsThe House is set to vote Wednesday on a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on U.S. devices.
NPR NewsThe formula for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long called for negotiating a Palestinian state. What if that were reversed and a state were declared first and then negotiated later?
NPR NewsAuthors say that the proliferation of AI-generated books can lead customers into buying the wrong book on Amazon and that these books can harm authors' sales numbers and reputations.
NPR NewsTo run for president as an independent candidate, conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to get on ballots, a complicated and expensive state-by-state undertaking.
NPR NewsThe House is gearing up for a Wednesday vote on legislation that could lead to a ban on one of the most widely used apps in the world, with an estimated 170 million users in the United States alone.
NPR NewsHundreds of GitHub users were notified after the media outlet sent takedown notices to coders it believed violated its copyright on the game.
NPR NewsThe false notion that undocumented immigrants affect federal elections has a long history. But this year, due in part to rising migration at the U.S. southern border, the idea could have new potency.
NPR NewsFrom why you need them to how to check if they're legit, here's a guide to everything you need to know about eclipse glasses so you can view next month's rare total solar eclipse safely.
NPR NewsThe pickle-shaped bottom feeders may reduce the amount of microbes on the seafloor that could potentially sicken coral, scientists suggest
NPR News"Long COVID has affected every part of my life," said Virginia resident Rachel Beale said at a recent Senate hearing. "I wake up every day feeling tired, nauseous and dizzy. I immediately start planning when I can lay down again." Beale is far from alone. Many of her experiences have been echoed by others dealing with long COVID. It's a constellation of debilitating symptoms that range from brain fog and intense physical fatigue to depression and anxiety. But there's new, promising research that sheds light onto some symptoms. NPR health correspondent Will Stone talks with Short Wave host Regina G. Barber about the state of long COVID research — what we know, what we don't and when we can expect treatments or even cures for it. Have more COVID questions you want us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you.