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Published September 30'The 101 Plays Itself': This computer program treats the interstate into music
A Southern California man has created a system which translates cars passing on Interstates in California into soothing music.
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Published September 30Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
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Published October 01Breweries adapt as tastes in beer change
The craft beer market is saturated and tastes are changing. Brewers are coming with innovative ways to attract customers.
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Published 74 minutes agoAll's fair in love and 'War' — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama
HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.
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Published 3 hours agoPhilly could lose nearly 8,000 affordable rentals over the next decade. Here's why
New research shows Pennsylvania could lose more than 40,000 affordable rental units in the coming decade. WHYY's Aaron Moselle has details.
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Published 3 hours agoA hot tip to battle performance anxiety? 'Pretend flush' a mistake down the toilet
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies to overcome the jitters and build confidence in the moment.
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Published 3 hours agoThe Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy
The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.
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Published 3 hours agoHow the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories
Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care
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Published 3 hours agoNo one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.
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Published 9 hours agoBrazil's big political rematch: What to know
Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.
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Published 14 hours agoAs Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
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Published 15 hours agoCornell assault story sparks rage, fear, fatigue and more
Authors Carmen Maria Machado, Soraya Chemaly, Jessica Valenti and Jennifer Weiner reflect on the week's news of the alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024.