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What Wikipedia and Grokipedia are saying about each other
Elon Musk's new online encyclopedia aims to challenge Wikipedia, which he has accused of left-leaning bias. We used them to search for data about each other.
NPR NewsNPR News'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.
Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government shutdown.
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NPR NewsHow will the dismantling of USAID affect U.S. relief efforts in Jamaica?
USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane.
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NPR News"Defend American culture": DHS pledge leaves some Latinos rattled
DHS's social media campaign promises to defend American identity and culture from an invasion. For many Latinos, it's a message that does not sit well.
NPR NewsWhite House fires entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings
The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.
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NPR NewsTeens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds
Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.
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NPR NewsIsrael says the ceasefire is back on after its overnight strikes in Gaza kill over 100
Israel's military said the ceasefire in Gaza resumed after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight that killed 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials.
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NPR NewsGreetings from high up in Colombia's Andes, where 'prairie-style meat' is a delicacy
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
NPR NewsHurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica devastated. And, the shutdown's impact on airports
Officials are assessing the damage after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5. And, how the government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers.
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NPR NewsTrump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting
President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday.
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NPR NewsAn Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population
A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.
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NPR NewsThis furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor
While on furlough, Isaac Stein is fulfilling a childhood dream and passion project as a hot dog vendor.
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NPR NewsCamouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests
Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S.
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NPR NewsFamilies could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues
If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families.
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NPR NewsLove or hate chain restaurants? We want to hear your story
America loves chain restaurants. NPR reporters Alana Wise and Jaclyn Diaz explore why.
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NPR NewsThe Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation.
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NPR NewsHow 'neurodivergent' became a word for many types of minds
"Neurodivergent" is not just a way to describe medical diagnoses like autism and ADHD. It encompasses a range of ways in which people's brains differ from what is considered normal in the U.S.
NPR NewsSchools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates
In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.
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NPR NewsHurricane Melissa strikes eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, made landfall for the second time in 14 hours, striking Cuba Wednesday after unleashing powerful winds and flooding across Jamaica.
NPR NewsHurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica.
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NPR NewsNorth Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea
North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea.
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NPR NewsHuge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said.
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NPR NewsBlue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4
The Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series in Game 4. Ohtani redefined the concept of short rest by taking the mound just more than 17 hours after Game 3.
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NPR NewsThese doctors want to break the cycle of shame and blame in medicine
Shaming is common in medical school and unfortunately, sometimes in the doctor's office. Some doctors are trying to teach medical students awareness of the problem so they don't perpetuate the cycle.
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NPR NewsSenate Republicans deal Trump a rare rebuke on trade with vote against Brazil tariffs
Five Republicans joined with Democrats on a vote to end the national emergency that President Trump has declared as the basis for sweeping tariffs on Brazil.
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NPR NewsA matchmaking site helps farmers find buyers for their land
Websites fashioned like online marketplaces match aspiring farmers with land owners who want to pass their property to someone who will be a good steward of their work. It's part of a growing trend.
NPR NewsThe Sudanese army's last stronghold in Darfur has fallen to paramilitary forces
Sudan's army has retreated from the key Darfur city of El Fasher after an 18-month siege amid reports of mass civilian deaths.
NPR NewsWant to opt out of AI? State labeling laws might help
Some states are passing new laws requiring artificial intelligence to be clearly labeled, especially in regulated industries or on high-stakes documents such as police reports. The labels are crucial for people who'd rather not use AI at all.
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NPR NewsHow to decide whether to step back from a difficult relationship — or stick it out
When a loved one is behaving in a way that bothers you, should you lean into the relationship or take a break? If you're having trouble deciding, therapist KC Davis offers guiding questions.
NPR NewsHow Israel is winning the wars and losing the peace
Israel has strengthened its security with a series of sweeping military victories in the past two years. It has also become far more isolated internationally, with no clear path ahead.
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