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Published 7 hours ago'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 12 hours agoGreetings 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 6 hours agoSwiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.
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Published 7 hours agoShe devoted two books to Greek life. Here's what to consider before pledging
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with journalist Alexandra Robbins about the role the Greek systems play in causing harm on college campuses, and what they should be doing to keep students safe.
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Published 8 hours agoLeaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.
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Published 12 hours agoPolice questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.
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Published 13 hours agoTrump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
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Published 13 hours agoWhat are third-country deportations and 'final orders for removal'? An immigration expert answers
The Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to allow the Trump administration to resume deporting immigrants to countries they have no ties to.
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Published 13 hours agoImmigration expert on Supreme Court decision allowing Trump administration to continue third-country deportations
The Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to allow the Trump administration to resume deporting immigrants to countries they have no ties to.
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Published 13 hours agoWhat can we expect with this year’s record-breaking El Niño?
The rapidly emerging El Niño in the Pacific has already tied for the hottest since records began 150 years ago — and it hasn’t even peaked yet.
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Published 13 hours agoThis year's 'super' El Niño could be a preview of life on a much warmer Earth
The rapidly emerging El Niño in the Pacific has already tied for the hottest since records began 150 years ago — and it hasn’t even peaked yet.
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Published 13 hours agoICE is detaining a record number of pregnant women. Many say they lack medical care
The reporting also found that ICE has lost track of the number of miscarriages happening in custody.