Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 9, 2019

NPR News: 'Big Wonderful Thing' Sets Us Straight On Texas, Moving Away From The Mythology

'Big Wonderful Thing' Sets Us Straight On Texas, Moving Away From The Mythology
Stephen Harrigan's sprawling history of the Lone Star state showcases his enthusiasm for Texas; it's an endlessly fascinating look at how the state has evolved over the years.

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NPR News: How A Heart Attack Brought Antonio Banderas Closer To 'Pain And Glory'

How A Heart Attack Brought Antonio Banderas Closer To 'Pain And Glory'
The Spanish actor says he had always been slow to cry, but things changed after a recent cardiac event. He channels his heightened emotions in a new film, another collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar.

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NPR News: Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First

Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.

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October 1, 2019 at 12:39AM

NPR News: Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First

Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.

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NPR News: Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First

Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
Research News
New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried.

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October 1, 2019 at 12:39AM
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NPR News: A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital
After a test to rule out cancer, Brianna Snitchler faced a facility fee for use of the hospital's radiology room. She wasn't told in advance about the charge, which strained her tight budget.

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September 30, 2019 at 11:05PM

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NPR News: There's A Monster At Both Ends Of This Boat: 'Below Deck Mediterranean'

There's A Monster At Both Ends Of This Boat: 'Below Deck Mediterranean'
The Bravo show Below Deck Mediterranean is the goofiest, soapiest show about the hospitality industry you're likely to find. And it might care even more about place settings than Downton Abbey.

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NPR News: Renia Spiegel's Diary Survived The Holocaust. People Are Finally Reading It.

Renia Spiegel's Diary Survived The Holocaust. People Are Finally Reading It.
Renia's Diary spent 70 years in a safe deposit box before being published this week in the U.S. It was written by a Jewish teenager in Poland before she was murdered by the Nazis.

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NPR News: Just A Handful Of Nuts May Help Keep Us From Packing On The Pounds As We Age

Just A Handful Of Nuts May Help Keep Us From Packing On The Pounds As We Age
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U.S. adults put on about a pound a year on average. But people who had a regular nut-snacking habit put on less weight and had a lower risk of becoming obese over time, a new study finds.

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NPR News: Just A Handful Of Nuts May Help Keep Us From Packing On The Pounds As We Age

Just A Handful Of Nuts May Help Keep Us From Packing On The Pounds As We Age
U.S. adults put on about a pound a year on average. But people who had a regular nut-snacking habit put on less weight and had a lower risk of becoming obese over time, a new study finds.

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Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 9, 2019

NPR News: David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'

David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'
The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."

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NPR News: In Meg Cabot's Latest, Saving Animals, Finding Love, And Making 'No Judgments'

In Meg Cabot's Latest, Saving Animals, Finding Love, And Making 'No Judgments'
The heroine of Cabot's new novel, inspired by a real story, tries not to judge the neglectful people who've abandoned their pets after a hurricane batters her Florida home town. Hint: It's difficult.

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NPR News: Tribe Gives Personhood To Klamath River

Tribe Gives Personhood To Klamath River
Yurok Tribe general counsel Amy Cordalis tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why the tribe granted personhood to the Klamath River.

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Environment
September 29, 2019 at 07:02PM

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NPR News: Tracy Chevalier Says 'A Single Thread' Can Make All The Difference

Tracy Chevalier Says 'A Single Thread' Can Make All The Difference
Chevalier's new novel follows one of the generation of "surplus women," who lost their men in World War I and had to make new lives for themselves — sometimes outside the bounds of convention.

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NPR News: A Sailor Meets A Fisherman In 1534: It's An 'Encounter,' Not A Discovery

A Sailor Meets A Fisherman In 1534: It's An 'Encounter,' Not A Discovery
"Growing up I would hear about our peoples being 'discovered' ... " says author Brittany Luby. "I would go home and my parents would tell me: That's not actually how things happened."

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NPR News: Rainbow Rowell's 'Wayward Son' Seeks Peace On The Road

Rainbow Rowell's 'Wayward Son' Seeks Peace On The Road
In her new book, Rowell returns to her Harry Potter-inspired heroes Simon and Baz — who've saved the world from evil and are at a loss as to what to do next. The answer? A road trip across America.

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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 9, 2019

NPR News: Georgia Professor Holds Student's Baby, A Life Lesson Bundled On Her Back

Georgia Professor Holds Student's Baby, A Life Lesson Bundled On Her Back
"We know it's overwhelming, don't think we don't understand," the professor said about the challenge of being a student and a parent. "We take it very seriously, and we're going to be here for you."

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September 29, 2019 at 05:44AM
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NPR News: UCLA Opens World's 1st Institute To Study Kindness

UCLA Opens World's 1st Institute To Study Kindness
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with anthropology professor Daniel Fessler about UCLA's new Bedari Kindness Institute.

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September 29, 2019 at 04:02AM
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NPR News: UCLA Opens World's 1st Institute To Study Kindness

UCLA Opens World's 1st Institute To Study Kindness
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with anthropology professor Daniel Fessler about UCLA's new Bedari Kindness Institute.

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September 29, 2019 at 04:02AM

T’s Beauty Guide to Paris


Where to get a facial, a manicure and even a lymphatic drainage massage in the French capital.
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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz Actor Charlie Day On Conspiracy Theories

Not My Job: We Quiz Actor Charlie Day On Conspiracy Theories
There's a well-known meme that shows Day in front of a conspiracy-theory blackboard, so we've invited him to play a game called "It's all connected ... don't you see?"

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NPR News: In 'Rusty Brown,' Chris Ware Resolves To Find The Good In Everyone

In 'Rusty Brown,' Chris Ware Resolves To Find The Good In Everyone
Ware's new graphic novel follows six extremely ordinary people — a teacher, a bully, a father — and meditates on the significance of their everyday actions, and the webs of connection between them.

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NPR News: In 'Imaginary Friend,' Stephen Chbosky Squeezes Horror From Everyday Life

In 'Imaginary Friend,' Stephen Chbosky Squeezes Horror From Everyday Life
Stephen Chbosky — who wrote the YA classic The Perks of Being a Wallflower -- says his new book takes the familiar scares of childhood, like monsters in the closet, and twists them a little.

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NPR News: The Health Benefits At The Center Of The United Auto Workers Strike

The Health Benefits At The Center Of The United Auto Workers Strike
A key issue in the contract dispute between General Motors and the United Auto Workers is health benefits. Workers have had famously great health plans, paying just 3% of costs.

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September 28, 2019 at 06:48PM

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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: September Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: September Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This month's list of songs includes upbeat folk from Gruff Rhys, an electronica cut from Octo Octa, and a new track from Cigarettes After Sex.

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September 28, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: Why Botswana Is Lifting Its Ban On Elephant Trophy Hunting

Why Botswana Is Lifting Its Ban On Elephant Trophy Hunting
The government is revoking a ban on elephant hunting. Some say that's good news for the tourist business and local farmers who say the animals trampled their crops. Others aren't so sure.

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September 28, 2019 at 06:00PM

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NPR News: The Full Story Is Always Just Out Of Reach In 'The Incompletes'

The Full Story Is Always Just Out Of Reach In 'The Incompletes'
There's not much plot in Argentinean author Sergio Chejfec's novel — and what happens might be imaginary. But if you accept the story's dream logic, it will leave you both dazed and pleased.

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Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 9, 2019

NPR News: U.S. Justice Department Charges 35 People In Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme

U.S. Justice Department Charges 35 People In Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme
Doctors, labworkers and telemarketers from around the U.S. were among those arrested in the investigation of a scheme that the DOJ alleges defrauded seniors and Medicare.

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September 28, 2019 at 07:32AM

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‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key



By A.O. SCOTT

The Irishman (R)
‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key
Opening November 27, 2019

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way


For the fashion designer Julie de Libran, a seasonal meal is filled with lively conversation, close friends — and, of course, copious amounts of wine.
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NPR News: CDC Zeroing In On THC-Based Vaping Products As A Major Source Of Lung Injuries

CDC Zeroing In On THC-Based Vaping Products As A Major Source Of Lung Injuries
Health officials say people with vaping-related illness have used more than 200 products sold under 87 brands. That's complicating efforts to identify the substances contributing to lung damage.

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September 28, 2019 at 04:51AM

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NPR News: Justice Department Charges 35 People With Defrauding Medicare Of More Than $2 Billion

Justice Department Charges 35 People With Defrauding Medicare Of More Than $2 Billion
The Justice Department has charged 35 individuals with defrauding Medicare of more than $2 billion. The scheme allegedly involved bribes and kickbacks for genetic tests to predict cancer.

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September 28, 2019 at 04:08AM

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NPR News: 'The Politician' Runs On Plenty Of Twists And Turns — But Few Winning Characters

'The Politician' Runs On Plenty Of Twists And Turns — But Few Winning Characters
The new Netflix series, which centers on a privileged teen determined to win the race for high school president, features erratic characters and a plot that moves at an unsettlingly rapid pace.

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NPR News: 'Damn Yankees' DVD Revival Showcases Fosse And Verdon's 1st Collaboration

'Damn Yankees' DVD Revival Showcases Fosse And Verdon's 1st Collaboration
Choreographer Bob Fosse and dancer Gwen Verdon light things up in this recently reissued movie version of the musical Damn Yankees. It was the only time the pair danced together on the big screen.

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NPR News: Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The House opens an impeachment inquiry. The acting director of national intelligence testifies before Congress about a whistleblower complaint. Greta Thunberg dresses down world leaders at a climate conference.

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September 27, 2019 at 09:06PM

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In London, a Jewelry Designer’s Otherworldly Pieces Come to Life


Ana Khouri, known for her sculptural diamond-adorned designs, celebrates two new projects this month.
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NPR News: Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity

Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity
Matthew McConaughey chats in Austin about being Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture, his role as Professor McConaughey, and how rebranding his career turned out "All right, All right, All right."

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NPR News: Lone Star

Lone Star
In this stellar final round, each answer contains something found in outer space.

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NPR News: Weird Texas Laws With Matthew McConaughey

Weird Texas Laws With Matthew McConaughey
As the state's capital, Austin is where Texas's laws are made. Matthew McConaughey guesses which of these Texas laws are real, and which are myths.

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NPR News: 1845

1845
House musician Jonathan Coulton rewrote songs with the word "America" or "American" in their titles to make them about people, places and things that happened the year Texas became a state.

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NPR News: Stone Cold Steve Austin, Texas

Stone Cold Steve Austin, Texas
Contestants combine their celebrity expertise and geography skills with this star-studded, state capitals mash up game.

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NPR News: One Nocturn Deserves Another

One Nocturn Deserves Another
Inspired by the 1.5 million bats living under the Congress Bridge in Austin, this audio quiz invites contestants to guess which night-time critter they're listening to.

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NPR News: Famous Moments In Nudity

Famous Moments In Nudity
Inspired by Austin's clothing-optional park, Hippie Hollow, contestants play a game that could lead to a winning streak.

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NPR News: Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity

Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity
Matthew McConaughey chats in Austin about being Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture, his role as Professor McConaughey, and how rebranding his career turned out "All right, All right, All right."

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NPR News: Are The Holidays Stressful In Your Family? We Want To Hear From You

Are The Holidays Stressful In Your Family? We Want To Hear From You
Spending time with your family over the holidays can be like walking a minefield. Life Kit is talking with a family therapist for advice, and we want to hear your stories.

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NPR News: A Farewell Playlist From Talia Schlanger: 'Songs I'm Taking With Me'

A Farewell Playlist From Talia Schlanger: 'Songs I'm Taking With Me'
In this farewell playlist, you'll find 100 songs that have challenged or changed Schlanger during her time on World Cafe; songs she'll be taking with her as she goes.

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September 27, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: The Scares In 'Violet' Aren't Original, But They Sure Are Scary

The Scares In 'Violet' Aren't Original, But They Sure Are Scary
Scott Thomas's new novel, about a woman grappling with loss, grief and a mysterious evil in her childhood home, takes well-worn horror tropes and spins a slowly gathering storm of terror around them.

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NPR News: Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits

Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits
A lawsuit filed by Kaiser Health News under the Freedom of Information Act could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges.

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September 27, 2019 at 04:01PM

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South of Sydney, the Australian Coast Becomes Its Own Destination


New South Wales offers sandy beaches, excellent seafood and a growing arts and craft scene.
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NPR News: Subway Proselytizer Preaches Climate Emergency, Trains Others To Spread Their Message

Subway Proselytizer Preaches Climate Emergency, Trains Others To Spread Their Message
A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.

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September 27, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: 'The Politician' Digs For The Drama In High School Politics

'The Politician' Digs For The Drama In High School Politics
Ryan Murphy's first project for Netflix is the series The Politician, starring Tony-winner Ben Platt as a young man who plans to be President of the United States and will let nothing stop him.

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Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 9, 2019

The Artist Creating a New Mythology for the North Pole


Inspired by her own journey to the Arctic Circle, Himali Singh Soin upends traditional stories of exploration in her new commission for Frieze.
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NPR News: Yokels Attempt To Hide A Deadly Mistake In 'The Death Of Dick Long'

Yokels Attempt To Hide A Deadly Mistake In 'The Death Of Dick Long'
Daniel Scheinert — half of the team behind 2016's Swiss Army Man — directs this sweet but "lumpy and formless" dark comedy.

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NPR News: In Anti-Terror Satire 'The Day Shall Come,' Whimsy Blunts The Cutting Edge

In Anti-Terror Satire 'The Day Shall Come,' Whimsy Blunts The Cutting Edge
A Miami preacher becomes the target of an FBI sting operation in director Christopher Morris' disappointing follow-up to his blistering comedy Four Lions.

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NPR News: Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution

Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution
California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues.

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September 27, 2019 at 03:44AM

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NPR News: Renée Zellweger On Playing Late Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'

Renée Zellweger On Playing Late Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'
The actress plays the title role in the new biopic Judy, which chronicles the iconic entertainer months before her death in 1969.

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NPR News: 'Piety & Power' Considers The Life And Ambition Of Vice President Mike Pence

'Piety & Power' Considers The Life And Ambition Of Vice President Mike Pence
Political reporter Tom LoBianco has covered Pence in both Indiana and Washington, D.C. He describes the vice president as a man of faith who is willing to put political ambition ahead of his beliefs.

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NPR News: No Plan B: Putting A Price Tag On Carbon

No Plan B: Putting A Price Tag On Carbon
A bipartisan carbon tax bill that proposes corporations should pay a per-ton fee for their carbon emission is currently before Congress.

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September 26, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant

Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant
The government recruited Michelin-starred chefs to craft recipes from ingredients that can be foraged at sites across the Swedish countryside. Diners book a table, show up and hunt for their own food.

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September 26, 2019 at 11:38PM

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NPR News: Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant

Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant
The government recruited Michelin-starred chefs to craft recipes from ingredients that can be foraged at sites across the Swedish countryside. Diners book a table, show up and hunt for their own food.

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NPR News: 6 1/2 Reasons 'Between Two Ferns: The Movie' Defies The Sketch-Into-Movie Curse

6 1/2 Reasons 'Between Two Ferns: The Movie' Defies The Sketch-Into-Movie Curse
The Between Two Ferns movie that dropped last week on Netflix expands on the Web series' proven formula, but its sheer joke density rewards repeat viewings.

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NPR News: Too Much Training Can Tax Athletes' Brains

Too Much Training Can Tax Athletes' Brains
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Research finds that triathletes who train too hard can impair a brain area involved in achieving goals like winning a race. Fatigued athletes choose immediate gratification over long-term rewards.

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September 26, 2019 at 10:31PM
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NPR News: Too Much Training Can Tax Athletes' Brains

Too Much Training Can Tax Athletes' Brains
Research finds that triathletes who train too hard can impair a brain area involved in achieving goals like winning a race. Fatigued athletes choose immediate gratification over long-term rewards.

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September 26, 2019 at 10:31PM

A Canadian Creative Director’s Take on a French Crepe Cake


For Christine Charlebois of Want Les Essentiels, the only thing better than a thin pancake is a stack of them dusted with matcha powder.
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NPR News: In 'The Water Dancer,' Memory Is The Path To Freedom

In 'The Water Dancer,' Memory Is The Path To Freedom
Ta-Nehisi Coates' new novel, set during the era of slavery, follows a young black man who discovers that his memories trigger a mysterious power of teleportation that can help escaped slaves flee.

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‘First Love’ Review: Eluding Assassins With the Help of a Boxer



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First Love ()
‘First Love’ Review: Eluding Assassins With the Help of a Boxer
Opening September 27, 2019

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NPR News: 'Future Of Another Timeline' Edits The Past To Save The Present

'Future Of Another Timeline' Edits The Past To Save The Present
Annalee Newitz's new novel pits a group of time-travelers trying to make the future better for women against a dangerous rival organization inspired by vicious Victorian moralist Anthony Comstock.

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NPR News: 'The Good Place' Starts Its Final Approach

'The Good Place' Starts Its Final Approach
The fourth and final season of NBC's audacious comedy about the afterlife starts on Thursday night, and it's got demons, memory loss, and a whole lot more.

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NPR News: Disney CEO Bob Iger Has Lessons On Fostering Creativity — And Acquiring It

Disney CEO Bob Iger Has Lessons On Fostering Creativity — And Acquiring It
The head of The Walt Disney Company has a new book, The Ride of a Lifetime, a memoir of what he's learned in 15 years there — encompassing the purchases of Pixar, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox.

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A Modernist Sanctuary That Overlooks the Trancoso Jungle


The fashion executive turned hotelier Wilbert Das built a modern vacation house steeped in Brazil’s design history.
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Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 9, 2019

Margherita Maccapani Missoni Takes on a New Challenge, by Looking Back


The 36-year-old designer, and scion of the family business, tackles the design for M Missoni, its offshoot brand, with fresh eyes.
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48 Hours with Margherita Maccapani Missoni


The designer presented her debut collection for M Missoni using pieces from the house’s archives — and debuted it all on a tram ride around Milan.
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The Jewelry Designer Who Collects Other People’s Stories


Kim Dunham, who launched her custom signet ring collection three years ago, uses gold and sometimes gemstones to create wearable biographies.
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NPR News: Sea Level Rise, Ocean Warming Is Accelerating According To U.N. Report

Sea Level Rise, Ocean Warming Is Accelerating According To U.N. Report
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report on how the world's oceans and ice are affected by climate change. Sea level rise is accelerating as is ocean warming.

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September 26, 2019 at 03:45AM

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NPR News: No Plan B: Deciding Not To Have Children Because of Climate Change

No Plan B: Deciding Not To Have Children Because of Climate Change
Faced with the prospect of severe climate disruptions, potential parents are rethinking that choice.

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September 25, 2019 at 09:20PM

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NPR News: Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle

Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle
The remnants of ruminant milk were found in tiny vessels buried with infants thousands of years ago. Scientists say the ancient "baby bottles" were sometimes shaped like "mythical animals."

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NPR News: Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle

Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle
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The remnants of ruminant milk were found in tiny vessels buried with infants thousands of years ago. Scientists say the ancient "baby bottles" were sometimes shaped like "mythical animals."

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NPR News: Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle

Prehistoric Babies Drank Animal Milk From A Bottle
The remnants of ruminant milk were found in tiny vessels buried with infants thousands of years ago. Scientists say the ancient "baby bottles" were sometimes shaped like "mythical animals."

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September 26, 2019 at 01:35AM

The T List: What to Know About, Wear and Smell This Week


Jell-O as art, repurposed Roman coins and more.
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NPR News: W.H. Auden's Poem 'September 1, 1939' Still Resonates In Times Of Crisis

W.H. Auden's Poem 'September 1, 1939' Still Resonates In Times Of Crisis
Critic Ian Sansom's deeply informed and unapologetically digressive new book dives into Auden's life — as well as the life of his singular poem.

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Given the State of the World, Is It Irresponsible to Have Kids?


“Walking through life with curiosity and a sense of investment and joy in no way requires having a child,” writes one of our new advice columnists.
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NPR News: Get Ready To Astro-Blast Off With 'The Last Kids On Earth'

Get Ready To Astro-Blast Off With 'The Last Kids On Earth'
This month, our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles is thinking about how hard it is to race through a series — as her son did with The Last Kids on Earth — and have to wait for the next book.

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NPR News: 'Genius' Grant Goes To Marine Scientist Who Embraces Flash Mobs And Comic Books

'Genius' Grant Goes To Marine Scientist Who Embraces Flash Mobs And Comic Books
Stacy Jupiter works with the people of Fiji to protect the oceans. Two of her most important life lessons came from the Peace Corps: 1) listen and 2) nothing ever goes according to plan.

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September 25, 2019 at 06:02PM

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NPR News: MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners Attest To 'Power Of Individual Creativity'

MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners Attest To 'Power Of Individual Creativity'
As usual, the more than two dozen winners in 2019 span a range of fields, from fiction and cartoons to neuroscience and theoretical geophysics. Now they've got one important accolade in common.

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NPR News: 'The Shadow King' Is A Gorgeous Meditation On Memory, War And Violence

'The Shadow King' Is A Gorgeous Meditation On Memory, War And Violence
Maaza Mengiste's new novel is set just before the second Italo-Ethiopian War, and follows a woman who becomes a guard to a "shadow king," a man impersonating exiled Ethiopian ruler Haile Selassie.

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NPR News: In Golden Age Hollywood, Film Stars Slid Into Each Others' Telegrams

In Golden Age Hollywood, Film Stars Slid Into Each Others' Telegrams
The new book Letters from Hollywood offers a peek inside the inner workings of the film industry through 137 communiques from luminaries like Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis and a very young Jane Fonda.

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NPR News: News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report

News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.

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September 25, 2019 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: Earth's Oceans Are Getting Hotter And Higher, And It's Accelerating

Earth's Oceans Are Getting Hotter And Higher, And It's Accelerating
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest report on the oceans, and it's not good. The report also notes a relatively new phenomenon in the oceans: marine heat waves.

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September 25, 2019 at 04:00PM

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The Honest Beauty of Wild Grasses


They once covered great swaths of the United States. Now, humble grasses are returning as focal points in free-spirited bouquets.
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NPR News: If E-Cigs Were Romaine Lettuce, They'd Be Off The Shelf, Vaper's Mom Tells Congress

If E-Cigs Were Romaine Lettuce, They'd Be Off The Shelf, Vaper's Mom Tells Congress
As numbers of vaping-related lung disease rise, a mom testifying before Congress compared the illness to a food poisoning outbreak and called on lawmakers to address the epidemic of teen vaping.

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September 25, 2019 at 06:55AM
Children's Health

The Best of Paris Fashion Week, in Pictures


The spring 2020 shows are underway in Paris — and T’s photographers are there to capture it all.
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NPR News: Status Of Health Benefits Remains Unclear As United Auto Workers' Strike Continues

Status Of Health Benefits Remains Unclear As United Auto Workers' Strike Continues
While the United Auto Workers strike continues, General Motors and the union are telling different stories about what's going on with the health benefits of striking workers and their families.

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Health Care
September 25, 2019 at 03:24AM

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NPR News: Patti Smith Weaves Between Worlds Real And Imagined In 'Year Of The Monkey'

Patti Smith Weaves Between Worlds Real And Imagined In 'Year Of The Monkey'
Smith's musical career sometimes threatens to overshadow her accomplishments in other creative fields, but every page in this book reminds us that she is an accomplished novelist, essayist and poet.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Secret to Setting the Table


The TV personality and author reflects on her childhood meals — and the object she relies on when hosting.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California

Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California
The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution.

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September 25, 2019 at 01:53AM

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NPR News: No Plan B: Youth Leading The Charge On Climate

No Plan B: Youth Leading The Charge On Climate
Young people are taking center stage in the fight against climate change.

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September 24, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: Ta-Nehisi Coates On Magic, Memory And The Underground Railroad

Ta-Nehisi Coates On Magic, Memory And The Underground Railroad
"Magic is often very much a part" of the story of enslavement and escape, Coates says. His new novel, The Water Dancer, imagines a world in which teleportation helps power the Underground Railroad.

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NPR News: In 'Make It Scream, Make It Burn,' Leslie Jamison Turns The Pen On Herself

In 'Make It Scream, Make It Burn,' Leslie Jamison Turns The Pen On Herself
With her new essay collection, Jamison reverses the arc of The Empathy Exams by moving from the external to the internal, from others' longings and hauntings to her own.

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NPR News: Tropical Storm Karen Bears Down On Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Tropical Storm Karen Bears Down On Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
The storm has prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue warnings for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.

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Environment
September 24, 2019 at 10:27PM

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NPR News: As Made-To-Order DNA Gets Cheaper, Keeping It Out Of The Wrong Hands Gets Harder

As Made-To-Order DNA Gets Cheaper, Keeping It Out Of The Wrong Hands Gets Harder
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Labs are churning out more and more synthetic DNA for scientists who want to use it to reprogram cells. Some say the technology has outpaced government safety guidelines put in place a decade ago.

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September 24, 2019 at 06:13PM
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NPR News: As Made-To-Order DNA Gets Cheaper, Keeping It Out Of The Wrong Hands Gets Harder

As Made-To-Order DNA Gets Cheaper, Keeping It Out Of The Wrong Hands Gets Harder
Labs are churning out more and more synthetic DNA for scientists who want to use it to reprogram cells. Some say the technology has outpaced government safety guidelines put in place a decade ago.

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September 24, 2019 at 06:13PM

Three Up-and-Coming Furniture Designers to Watch


From Seoul, Moscow and Athens, these creators are both refuting and refining the local aesthetic.
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NPR News: We Are On The Front Line Of Climate Change, Marshall Islands President Says

We Are On The Front Line Of Climate Change, Marshall Islands President Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Hilda Heine, president of the Marshall Islands, about the impact of climate change on the small Pacific island nation.

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September 24, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Send Us Your Most Awkward Holiday Workplace Questions

Send Us Your Most Awkward Holiday Workplace Questions
The holidays at work can mean boozy parties, end-of-year bonus disasters and a whole lot of sugary baked goods. If you have questions about getting through the season, we want to hear from you.

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NPR News: Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Calls On World Leaders To Take Action At The U.N.

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Calls On World Leaders To Take Action At The U.N.
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg delivered a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit calling on world leaders to act to address climate change.

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September 24, 2019 at 03:13AM

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NPR News: Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows Released Into The Wild Despite Concerns

Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows Released Into The Wild Despite Concerns
There are fewer than 80 Florida grasshopper sparrows left in the wild. As researchers release more into the wild, there's a fight brewing about whether that's the best plan to save them.

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September 24, 2019 at 03:13AM

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NPR News: Climate Liability Lawsuits Could Help With Costs Of Adapting To A Hotter Earth

Climate Liability Lawsuits Could Help With Costs Of Adapting To A Hotter Earth
Cities, states and federal governments are suing oil companies, alleging they're financially responsible for damaging effects of climate change. It could help with costs of adapting to a hotter Earth.

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September 24, 2019 at 03:13AM

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NPR News: When We Love Our Food So Much That It Goes Extinct

When We Love Our Food So Much That It Goes Extinct
A new book explores how overhunting and habitat destruction has left us with only a fraction of the foods that existed a century ago, and the changes that are needed to preserve our culinary variety.

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NPR News: Tegan And Sara Find Pain — And Unexpected Joy — In 'High School'

Tegan And Sara Find Pain — And Unexpected Joy — In 'High School'
Music duo Tegan and Sara revisit their teen years and their early music in a new memoir and companion album. Listening back to the songs they wrote, Sara says: "I was struck by the joy in our voices."

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NPR News: 'Evil' Summons Supernatural Surprises To The CBS Fall Lineup

'Evil' Summons Supernatural Surprises To The CBS Fall Lineup
A new series by the husband-and-wife team behind The Good Wife centers on church-appointed investigators who've been charged with looking into claims of demonic possession and alleged miracles.

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NPR News: Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit

Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit
"You have stolen my dreams, and my childhood, with your empty words. And yet I'm one of the lucky ones," activist Greta Thunberg, 16, tells world leaders.

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September 24, 2019 at 12:58AM

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NPR News: Chanel Miller, Sexual Assault Survivor, On The 'Immense Relief' Of Going Public

Chanel Miller, Sexual Assault Survivor, On The 'Immense Relief' Of Going Public
She was long known only as the victim of Brock Turner, who got a lenient sentence for assaulting her. Now, Miller tells NPR she can "finally exist in the world without having to hide anything."

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NPR News: No Plan B: The Climate-Conscious Voter

No Plan B: The Climate-Conscious Voter
As temperatures rise, voters are making the climate a central issue in this presidential campaign.

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September 23, 2019 at 09:20PM

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NPR News: No Plan B: A Different Government Shutdown

No Plan B: A Different Government Shutdown
Climate activists are about to royally mess up Washingtonians' commutes.

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September 23, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: Allergists Debate Anticipated FDA Approval Of A Peanut Allergy Drug

Allergists Debate Anticipated FDA Approval Of A Peanut Allergy Drug
Some question the need for a costly pill that's basically made of peanut flour. But with standardized capsules, more peanut allergy sufferers could gain access to a treatment now available to few.

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September 24, 2019 at 12:05AM
Children's Health

NPR News: Motherless Children Make Their Own Family In 'The Dutch House'

Motherless Children Make Their Own Family In 'The Dutch House'
Ann Patchett's new novel is a story of paradise lost, dusted with fairy tale. It follows two siblings who bond after their mother leaves the family home — an ornate mansion she always hated.

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NPR News: The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen And The Wide Divide

The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen And The Wide Divide
A Springsteen concert "created a civic space in which two antithetical sentiments could coexist and communicate with each other," writes A.O. Scott. The Boss turns 70 years old today.

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NPR News: News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Controversy, Iran Interview, Climate Summit

News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Controversy, Iran Interview, Climate Summit
President Trump defends his call to Ukraine's president. Iran's foreign minister says his country had nothing to do with strikes on Saudi oil facilities. And, climate action summit seeks bold ideas.

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September 23, 2019 at 04:08PM

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The Man Devoted to Radical Italian Design


At the creative director Dennis Freedman’s homes in East Hampton and Manhattan, his eye for objects is on full display.
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At Home With a Creative Director Who Lets Objects Dictate the Space


Pairing radical Italian design with antiques, the collector and creative director Dennis Freedman delights in poetic juxtaposition.
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House Tour | Dennis Freedman


The creative director shows off an astounding collection of Italian radical design in his East Hampton, N.Y., home.
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NPR News: U.N. Climate Summit Sets Stage For New National Emissions Promises

U.N. Climate Summit Sets Stage For New National Emissions Promises
Humanity is not on track to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting to discuss promises they made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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September 23, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help
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Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.

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September 23, 2019 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help

Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help
Never mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.

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NPR News: 'Fleabag' And 'Game Of Thrones' Win Big At The Emmys

'Fleabag' And 'Game Of Thrones' Win Big At The Emmys
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag and the departing Game of Thrones both came up big Sunday night, as did Chernobyl and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

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NPR News: Chanel Miller Says 'Know My Name,' As She Reflects On Her Assault By Brock Turner

Chanel Miller Says 'Know My Name,' As She Reflects On Her Assault By Brock Turner
At points, it is hard to read Miller's devastating, immersive memoir and breathe at the same time. Miller is an extraordinary writer, with her sharpest moments focusing on her family and their grief.

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NPR News: There Was 'No Chance Of Me Going Into The Arts,' Says Comedian Gina Yashere

There Was 'No Chance Of Me Going Into The Arts,' Says Comedian Gina Yashere
When a teacher suggested Yashere become an actor, her mom said: "Actor? No, no, no. You can act like a doctor when you become a doctor." Yashere is now a co-creator of the sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.

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NPR News: Hundreds Attend Funeral For Pizol, A Disappearing Glacier

Hundreds Attend Funeral For Pizol, A Disappearing Glacier
On Sunday, more than 200 people paid their respects at a ceremony to mark the "death" of the glacier in the Swiss Alps. Researchers say it's disappearing due to rising temperatures.

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September 23, 2019 at 03:55AM

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NPR News: 'Hope Is Our Only Wing' Tackles Tough Issues With Straightforward Style

'Hope Is Our Only Wing' Tackles Tough Issues With Straightforward Style
Rutendo Tavengerwei's YA debut is a glimpse into the lives of two struggling teens: Shamiso, who moves to Zimbabwe after her father dies in a suspicious car accident, and cancer survivor Tanyaradzwa.

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NPR News: Ahead Of Climate Summit, 2 Views From Cities In Canada And India

Ahead Of Climate Summit, 2 Views From Cities In Canada And India
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with two U.N. Climate Change Summit attendees: Lisa Helps and Minal Pathak. The summit begins Monday.

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September 22, 2019 at 07:10PM

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NPR News: In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound Loss

In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound Loss
NPR's Melissa Block speaks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, "The Dutch House." The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots.

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NPR News: 'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New Film

'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New Film
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern from the movie "Downton Abbey," based on the award-winning series about the owners and workers at a great English estate.

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NPR News: Brad Pitt On Making 'Ad Astra,' Processing Trauma And Channeling David Bowie

Brad Pitt On Making 'Ad Astra,' Processing Trauma And Channeling David Bowie
The actor stars in a new science-fiction blockbuster about more than just an astronaut on a space mission: "We wanted to do something very sincere and raw and painfully honest," he says.

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NPR News: A Boy And A Pup Come To One Another's Rescue In 'The Dog Who Lost His Bark'

A Boy And A Pup Come To One Another's Rescue In 'The Dog Who Lost His Bark'
The Dog Who Lost His Bark is a story in two halves, says author Eoin Colfer: "In the first half the boy heals the dog, and in the second half the dog heals the boy." It's illustrated by P.J. Lynch.

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NPR News: Kick Off Fall With This Trio Of Innovative YA Graphic Novels

Kick Off Fall With This Trio Of Innovative YA Graphic Novels
This month sees the arrival of a handful of bold new graphic novels aimed at young adult readers, with unexpected topics and settings from a contemporary Chinese American community to the Old West.

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NPR News: Not My Job: Zach Galifianakis Plays A Game Called 'Between Two Derns'

Not My Job: Zach Galifianakis Plays A Game Called 'Between Two Derns'
The comedian is best known for his internet series Between Two Ferns, so we've invited him to answer three questions about actors Bruce and Laura Dern.

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NPR News: A Stitch In Time Saves A Life In 'A Single Thread'

A Stitch In Time Saves A Life In 'A Single Thread'
Tracy Chevalier's new novel follows a woman left alone after her fiance and brother died in World War I. She decides to make her mark on the world by joining a guild of embroiderers at a cathedral.

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NPR News: Climate Action Summit To Address Global Carbon Emissions

Climate Action Summit To Address Global Carbon Emissions
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former U.N. climate negotiator Christiana Figueres about Monday's Climate Action Summit in New York City. It coincides with the United Nations General Assembly.

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September 21, 2019 at 06:46PM

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NPR News: Navigating Culture And Crushes In 'Frankly In Love'

Navigating Culture And Crushes In 'Frankly In Love'
David Yoon's young adult debut follows Frank Li, a Korean American kid who concocts a plan to keep his strict parents from finding out that he's dating a non-Korean girl — what could go wrong?

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NPR News: 'A Cosmology Of Monsters' Blends Freaky Frights And Family Feels

'A Cosmology Of Monsters' Blends Freaky Frights And Family Feels
Shaun Hamill's new novel uses the lens of horror to examine the ways we interact and fail to interact with each other, and the way a family can be held together by the very things that tear it apart.

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NPR News: 23 States Sue Trump Administration In Escalating Battle Over Emissions Standards

23 States Sue Trump Administration In Escalating Battle Over Emissions Standards
The lawsuit comes two days after the Trump administration revoked California's ability to set its own rules for automobiles. The state's top prosecutor blasted the move as "arbitrary and capricious."

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September 21, 2019 at 07:23AM

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NPR News: 'They Will Have to Die Now' Is A Bare-Knuckles Account Of The Fight Against ISIS

'They Will Have to Die Now' Is A Bare-Knuckles Account Of The Fight Against ISIS
James Verini's book will stand up with some of the best war reporting, as he takes an unblinking look at the dirtiest kind of battle — urban combat — and the human wreckage it leaves in its wake.

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T Suggests: Photographs of ’70s California, a Family-Made Olive Oil, and More


A roundup of things our editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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NPR News: A New Way Of Paying For Maternity Care Aims To Reduce C-Sections

A New Way Of Paying For Maternity Care Aims To Reduce C-Sections
Instead of paying doctors piecemeal for prenatal appointments and delivery of the baby, some insurers now offer medical practices one lump sum to cover it all.

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September 20, 2019 at 10:49PM

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NPR News: Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The president threatens action against California. His former campaign manager doesn't cooperate with Congress.

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September 20, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: 'Downton Abbey' Creator Julian Fellowes And Star Maggie Smith

'Downton Abbey' Creator Julian Fellowes And Star Maggie Smith
In honor of the Downton Abbey movie, which opens in theaters Sept. 20, we listen back to interviews with series creator Julian Fellowes and star Maggie Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess.

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NPR News: A New Way Of Paying For Maternity Care Aims To Reduce C-Sections

A New Way Of Paying For Maternity Care Aims To Reduce C-Sections
Instead of paying doctors piecemeal for prenatal appointments and delivery of the baby, some insurers now offer medical practices one lump sum to cover it all.

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Children's Health

Sink Into the Season’s Softest Furniture


Begone, hard lines — cushy, squat and deeply comforting are the interior design requirements for fall.
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NPR News: 'Ad Astra' Approaches The Sublime With Its Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis

'Ad Astra' Approaches The Sublime With Its Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis
Brad Pitt is an astronaut who saves the world by traveling millions of miles to reunite with his long-absent dad. It's an unabashedly ridiculous premise, but somehow Ad Astra manages to pull it off.

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NPR News: Here Are The Nominees For The 2019 National Book Awards

Here Are The Nominees For The 2019 National Book Awards
Colson Whitehead and Marlon James headline the longlists of names in contention for the literary prize. Altogether, 50 books across five categories stand a chance at winning the award in November.

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NPR News: Take A Dark Ride On The 'Night Boat To Tangier'

Take A Dark Ride On The 'Night Boat To Tangier'
In Kevin Barry's grim but compassionate new novel, two weary Irish ex-crooks sit waiting in a run-down Spanish ferry terminal, waiting for one man's estranged daughter who may or may not show up.

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NPR News: Jacqueline Woodson: What Is The Hidden Power Of Slow Reading?

Jacqueline Woodson: What Is The Hidden Power Of Slow Reading?
Novelist Jacqueline Woodson is a slow reader. Taking her time lets her savor each word brings her closer to each story, and it lets her pay respect to her ancestors who weren't allowed to read.

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NPR News: Thomas Curran: How Can We Teach Kids To Accept Imperfection?

Thomas Curran: How Can We Teach Kids To Accept Imperfection?
Many students feel unrelenting pressure to be ... perfect. Social psychologist Thomas Curran warns that striving for perfectionism isn't just impossible — it's also dangerous to children's health.

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NPR News: Liz Kleinrock: How Can We Broach Hard Conversations In The Classroom?

Liz Kleinrock: How Can We Broach Hard Conversations In The Classroom?
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth grade students made a cringeworthy comment about race, rather than change the subject, she chose to turn the moment into a teachable one — and start a conversation.

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NPR News: Olympia Della Flora: Can Small Classroom Tweaks Help Kids Better Cope With Emotions?

Olympia Della Flora: Can Small Classroom Tweaks Help Kids Better Cope With Emotions?
After months of struggling with one particularly challenging elementary school student, principal Olympia Della Flora realized it was the classroom setting that needed to change ... not the child.

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NPR News: Brittany Howard Is Seamless From The Studio To The Stage

Brittany Howard Is Seamless From The Studio To The Stage
The Alabama Shakes lead singer has just released her debut solo album, Jaime, and it's incredible both on the record and performed live.

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NPR News: 'Heaven, My Home' Is A Complicated Place

'Heaven, My Home' Is A Complicated Place
Attica Locke returns to the world of Highway 59 in Heaven, My Home, which finds Texas Ranger Darren Mathews dealing with the disappearance of the young son of an imprisoned white supremacist leader.

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NPR News: Talia Schlanger Welcomes New 'World Cafe' Host, Raina Douris

Talia Schlanger Welcomes New 'World Cafe' Host, Raina Douris
Though she is sad to be leaving, Talia is thrilled to be handing World Cafe off to an amazing host who she loves listening to.

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NPR News: News Brief: Whistleblower Probe, Climate Protests, Texas Flooding

News Brief: Whistleblower Probe, Climate Protests, Texas Flooding
Did President Trump make a promise to a foreign leader that he shouldn't have? A global youth climate strike is expected to draw large crowds. Catastrophic flooding hits southeastern parts of Texas.

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NPR News: Some 'Podunk' Town In The Middle Of Nowhere

Some 'Podunk' Town In The Middle Of Nowhere
"Podunk" is supposed to be bleak and isolated. But there are a few things that people who use the term might not know. For one, it really exists. For another, its history predates the United States.

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NPR News: Global Youth Climate Strike Expected To Draw Large Crowds

Global Youth Climate Strike Expected To Draw Large Crowds
Strike organizers are calling on their fellow young people to skip school Friday and rally to demand greater action against climate change.

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September 20, 2019 at 04:05PM

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For Salvatore Ferragamo’s Paul Andrew, Shoes (Still) Come First


The British-born designer — who now splits his time between Florence, London, Manhattan and Connecticut — starts each of his collections with footwear.
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NPR News: Mass Protests In Australia Kick Off Global Climate Strike Ahead Of U.N. Summit

Mass Protests In Australia Kick Off Global Climate Strike Ahead Of U.N. Summit
The rallies in Sydney, Melbourne and elsewhere drew tens of thousands of people. Similar protests were expected across the U.S., U.K., Germany, France and elsewhere.

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September 20, 2019 at 01:50PM

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NPR News: To Better Understand The Arctic, This Ship Will Spend A Year Frozen Into The Ice

To Better Understand The Arctic, This Ship Will Spend A Year Frozen Into The Ice
A group of scientists is embarking on a bold plan to better understand an extremely understudied part of the rapidly warming Arctic — the central Arctic Ocean.

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NPR News: 'Ad Astra' Soars

'Ad Astra' Soars
Distance — both interplanetary and emotional — is the subject of James Gray's "stirring sci-fi epic" that stars Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones.

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NPR News: In The 'Downton Abbey' Film, A Royal Visit Proves Rather A Spot Of Bother

In The 'Downton Abbey' Film, A Royal Visit Proves Rather A Spot Of Bother
The new film is "less a victory lap than a cakewalk." Everything about the TV series — those aspects you loved, and those you didn't — is reproduced here with astonishing fidelity.

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NPR News: 'Downton Abbey' Movie Brings You Up To Speed With The Crawleys

'Downton Abbey' Movie Brings You Up To Speed With The Crawleys
The Crawleys are back, and the big screen has them this time, in a story that picks up a few years after the TV show ended.

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NPR News: In 'Obviously,' Comedian Muses About Growing Up In A Small Kentucky Town

In 'Obviously,' Comedian Muses About Growing Up In A Small Kentucky Town
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with comedian Akilah Hughes about a collection of short essays in her new book, Obviously.

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NPR News: Book: 'Juliet Takes A Breath'

Book: 'Juliet Takes A Breath'
Gabby Rivera discusses her new novel for high schoolers, Juliet Takes a Breath.

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NPR News: Amazon Makes 'Climate Pledge' As Workers Plan Walkout

Amazon Makes 'Climate Pledge' As Workers Plan Walkout
Amazon's plans include being carbon-neutral by 2040 and buying 100,000 electric delivery vans. It faced outcry from workers, hundreds of whom planned to join the Global Climate Strike on Friday.

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September 20, 2019 at 02:05AM

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NPR News: Constructing Jazz Inside Fine Art, And Vice-Versa

Constructing Jazz Inside Fine Art, And Vice-Versa
The jazz pianist has pulled the curtain off his polymathic abilities, bringing his fine art exhibition — which includes video, installations and performance — home to New York.

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NPR News: North America Has Lost 3 Billion Birds, Scientists Say

North America Has Lost 3 Billion Birds, Scientists Say
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Researchers estimate that the bird population has fallen by a quarter since 1970. More than 90% of the loss can be attributed to just a dozen bird families, including sparrows, blackbirds and finches.

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NPR News: North America Has Lost 3 Billion Birds, Scientists Say

North America Has Lost 3 Billion Birds, Scientists Say
Researchers estimate that the bird population has fallen by a quarter since 1970. More than 90% of the loss can be attributed to just a dozen bird families, including sparrows, blackbirds and finches.

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September 20, 2019 at 01:01AM

‘Ad Astra’ Review: Brad Pitt Orbits the Powers of Darkness



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‘Ad Astra’ Review: Brad Pitt Orbits the Powers of Darkness
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NPR News: A Sense Of Place Visit To Montmartre, Paris With Keren Ann

A Sense Of Place Visit To Montmartre, Paris With Keren Ann
Born in Israel and raised the Netherlands, Keren Ann now calls Paris home.

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