Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

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Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity
Dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste to create renewable energy. Each farm produces enough to power about 1,500 homes. This helps prevent the release of methane, a greenhouse gas.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM
Environment
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NPR News: An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild

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An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild
In remote Southeast Alaska, an experiment is bringing together radically diverse groups of college students to learn from the land, physical labor and each other.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM
Environment
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NPR News: Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

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Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say
Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM
Environment
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NPR News: Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

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Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law
William Ruckelshaus died this week. He was 87 years old. NPR's Scott Simon remembers his legacy as the first director of the EPA, and a defiant act against President Nixon.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM
Environment
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NPR News: An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild

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An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild
In remote Southeast Alaska, an experiment is bringing together radically diverse groups of college students to learn from the land, physical labor and each other.

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At November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

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Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say
Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.

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NPR News: 'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity

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'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity
"There were families that couldn't afford to pay the fines and therefore couldn't return the materials," Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli said. "So then we just lost them as patrons."

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At November 30, 2019 at 07:40PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients

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Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients
Patients in hospital ERs can wait hours for inpatient beds to open up. The delays can be maddening. A solution for this longstanding problem has been elusive in the U.S., despite progress elsewhere.

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November 30, 2019 at 07:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients

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Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients
Patients in hospital ERs can wait hours for inpatient beds to open up. The delays can be maddening. A solution for this longstanding problem has been elusive in the U.S., despite progress elsewhere.

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November 30, 2019 at 07:00PM
Health Care
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The Suburbs Are Kicking the Animals Out. Enter the Animal Rescue Squad.

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Suburban encroachment means tough times for wild critters. Here’s who helps them.
Animals, Geese, Volunteers and Community Service, Suburbs
November 30, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help

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When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.

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November 30, 2019 at 04:24AM
Health Care
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NPR News: When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help

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When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.

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Children's Health
November 30, 2019 at 04:24AM
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NPR News: When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help

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When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.

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November 30, 2019 at 04:24AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Wealthy Donor's Promises College Tuition To Help Spur Growth In Hometown

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Wealthy Donor's Promises College Tuition To Help Spur Growth In Hometown
A retired businessman hoping to save his shrinking hometown launched a "Promise" program to pay college tuition for its students, but his plan might simply shift people around among dwindling towns.

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At November 30, 2019 at 04:24AM
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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: These Students Speak Perfect Spanglish — And Now They're Learning To Own It

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These Students Speak Perfect Spanglish — And Now They're Learning To Own It
"To be able to speak Spanglish is to be able to say to people that I am Mexican American, and that's OK," says college freshman Angie Bravo.

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At November 29, 2019 at 11:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Liam Gallagher Has A Lot To Be Happy About

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Liam Gallagher Has A Lot To Be Happy About
The Britpop icon talks about his second solo album, Oasis' break-up that's chronicled in a new documentary and how his cat left poo in his tub while on tour.

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World Cafe At November 29, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: A 'Mole' Isn't Digging Mars: NASA Engineers Are Trying To Find Out Why

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A 'Mole' Isn't Digging Mars: NASA Engineers Are Trying To Find Out Why
After the InSight lander had trouble drilling a sophisticated thermometer into the Martian surface, a Plan B also didn't work, and the instrument ended up backing itself out of the ground.

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at November 29, 2019 at 08:16PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: A Mother And Daughter On Homelessness, Humility And A $6-A-Week Grocery Budget

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A Mother And Daughter On Homelessness, Humility And A $6-A-Week Grocery Budget
When Sandy Baker left her marriage, she and her daughter moved into a hotel. They were homeless for over 2 years, and that, they said, left them with what mattered: Those who loved them the most.

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Opinion
November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
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Here’s What’s Happening in Your Teenager’s Bedroom

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Rowan Winch is 15. He’s already built and lost business empires in his room.
Mobile Applications, Social Media, Computers and the Internet, your-feed-selfcare, your-feed-internet-culture
November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression

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Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression
After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression, but many can't get treatment, or avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: An Elaborate ICE Sting Set Up A Fake College To Lure Student Visa Fraud

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An Elaborate ICE Sting Set Up A Fake College To Lure Student Visa Fraud
The agency arrested about 250 people, many of them Indian, who enrolled at the made-up University of Farmington. Few are contesting their orders to deport.

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At November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression

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Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression
After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression, but many can't get treatment, or avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain

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Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain
The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:42AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain

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Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain
The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:42AM
Health Care
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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth

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Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.

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Children's Health
November 28, 2019 at 07:17PM
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NPR News: Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth

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Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.

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at November 28, 2019 at 07:17PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: This Florida Keys Neighborhood Has Been Flooded For Nearly 3 Months

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This Florida Keys Neighborhood Has Been Flooded For Nearly 3 Months
Exceptionally high "king tides," combined with rising seas, have left some Key Largo residents surrounded by water. Getting out of the house for work and daily chores can be a challenge.

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November 28, 2019 at 07:12PM
Environment
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NPR News: How Vaping Could Be Damaging The Environment

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How Vaping Could Be Damaging The Environment
With more than three dozen deaths attributed to vaping, attention is focused on the health and addiction impacts of e-cigarettes. But e-cigs and disposable vape pods can also harm the environment.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:09PM
Environment
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NPR News: 'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger

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'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:09PM
Health Care
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NPR News: 'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger

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'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:09PM
Health Care
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Modern Love Podcast: Alicia Keys Reads ‘Who’s Allowed to Hold Hands?’

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The 15-time Grammy Award winning singer reads an essay about an unjust hierarchy dictating who can publicly display physical affection.
Love (Emotion), Podcasts
November 28, 2019 at 04:48AM
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NPR News: Author Kristin Kimball Wants To Persuade You To Become A Farmer

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Author Kristin Kimball Wants To Persuade You To Become A Farmer
Kristin Kimball's second book — published nearly two decades after she left New York City to start a farm upstate — explores the ways in which farming has shaped her life and marriage in middle age.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:06AM
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NPR News: Massive Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant

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Massive Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant
The blast is the latest in a string of industrial incidents in east Texas. The explosion at the petrochemical plant injured three people and blew out windows and mangled doors of some nearby homes.

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November 28, 2019 at 02:51AM
Environment
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NPR News: That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving

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That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving
The Peace Corps volunteer thought she would miss her family and the traditional holiday fixings. But she found new reasons to be thankful during her time in the West African nation of Benin.

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Opinion
November 28, 2019 at 01:28AM
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NPR News: That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving

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That Year I Cooked Spaghetti Omelets In Benin For Thanksgiving
The Peace Corps volunteer thought she would miss her family and the traditional holiday fixings. But she found new reasons to be thankful during her time in the West African nation of Benin.

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At November 28, 2019 at 01:28AM
Categoty Education
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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese

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Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese
The Band's songwriter and Scorsese have been friends and collaborators since they first worked together on The Last Waltz in 1976. This year, Robertson scored The Irishman.

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World Cafe At November 27, 2019 at 11:30PM
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Let’s Give Them Something — Anything — to Talk About

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Your family is boring. There’s an app, or card game, for that.
Thanksgiving Day, Computer and Video Games, Mobile Applications, your-feed-selfcare
November 27, 2019 at 09:48PM
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NPR News: Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake

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Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up largest share. But some people are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.

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November 27, 2019 at 10:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could

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Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.

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Children's Health
November 27, 2019 at 07:39PM
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NPR News: Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could

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Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.

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At November 27, 2019 at 07:39PM
Categoty Education
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What Does ‘Black Friday’ Even Mean Anymore?

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It’s not a day. It’s a synonym for “sale.” And it needs to change.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Shopping), Shopping and Retail, Advertising and Marketing, Holidays and Special Occasions, your-feed-fashion
November 27, 2019 at 05:00PM
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What Are the Benefits of Probiotics?

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Studies suggest that certain probiotics can help in certain contexts. But you will need to do your research. We can help.
Probiotics, Digestive Tract, Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies, your-feed-selfcare
November 27, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes

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Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes
Dry vegetation and high winds combine again in a potentially dangerous southern California fire. But firefighters could get help from an approaching rain storm.

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November 27, 2019 at 07:37AM
Environment
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659

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Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659
A 4-year-old girl was playing with her dolls and next thing you know, she had two tiny doll shoes stuck in her nose. A trip to urgent care, then the emergency room left her parents with a giant bill.

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November 27, 2019 at 05:29AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659

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Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659
A 4-year-old girl was playing with her dolls and next thing you know, she had two tiny doll shoes stuck in her nose. A trip to urgent care, then the emergency room left her parents with a giant bill.

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November 27, 2019 at 05:29AM
Health Care
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NPR News: U.N. Report Says World Is 'Not Doing Enough' When It Comes To Climate Change

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U.N. Report Says World Is 'Not Doing Enough' When It Comes To Climate Change
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kelly Levin, senior associate with WRI's global climate program, about the U.N. Emissions Gap report and what impact repeated warnings about climate change are having.

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November 27, 2019 at 05:01AM
Environment
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘She Was on Top of Me in the 3 a.m. Darkness’

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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Love (Emotion), Modern Love (Times Column), Dating and Relationships, Thanksgiving Day, Pies, Cats
November 27, 2019 at 01:51AM
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NPR News: Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril

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Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required at trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.

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Children's Health
November 27, 2019 at 01:20AM
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NPR News: Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril

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Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required at trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.

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November 27, 2019 at 01:20AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril

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Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required at trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.

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November 27, 2019 at 01:20AM
Health Care
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NPR News: A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds

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A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds
Participants in the U.K. experimental study dramatically reduced their average alcohol intake for months after the initial dose. Ketamine has also been used to treat severe depression.

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at November 27, 2019 at 12:53AM
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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Jade Jackson Brings A Rock And Roll Sensibility To Her Americana Music

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Jade Jackson Brings A Rock And Roll Sensibility To Her Americana Music
The influence of her punk rock producer colors the classic Americana roots of Jackson's music in this live performance.

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World Cafe At November 26, 2019 at 09:01PM
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They Can See You Typing When You’re Shopping Online

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How Sephora, Gucci, Kiehl’s and more track about 20 million online shoppers every day. (Spoiler: with cartoons.)
Shopping and Retail, Customer Relations, Data-Mining and Database Marketing, Privacy, your-feed-fashion
November 26, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says
The U.N. Environment Program has released its annual Emissions Gap Report. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to international climate policy export Elliot Diringer about the findings.

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November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM
Environment
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NPR News: After Complaints, BYU-Idaho Reverses Medicaid Decision

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After Complaints, BYU-Idaho Reverses Medicaid Decision
Brigham Young University-Idaho faced a backlash after it introduced a policy barring students from using Medicaid to meet requirements for health coverage to enroll. The policy has been reversed.

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At November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe

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Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe
One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.

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November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe

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Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe
One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.

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November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:00PM
Environment
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

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Health & Science
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NPR News: Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas

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Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas
About 5 million vets live in rural America and when it comes to health-care, there can be both literal and logistical obstacles. The Department of Veterans Affairs thinks telehealth clinics may help.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:14AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas

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Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas
About 5 million vets live in rural America and when it comes to health-care, there can be both literal and logistical obstacles. The Department of Veterans Affairs thinks telehealth clinics may help.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:14AM
Health Care
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NPR News: Lighting Industry's Future Dims As Efficient LED Bulbs Take Over

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Lighting Industry's Future Dims As Efficient LED Bulbs Take Over
More efficient light bulbs are cheaper and longer-lasting than ever. But while that's good for consumers, it can be tough for an industry that's also facing shifting regulations.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:14AM
Environment
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NPR News: Bluegrass Band Della Mae Previews New Songs In A Virtuosic Live Performance

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Bluegrass Band Della Mae Previews New Songs In A Virtuosic Live Performance
The unmistakably modern and inventive bluegrass string band perform live at the 2019 Americana Music Festival.

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World Cafe At November 26, 2019 at 02:25AM
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NPR News: What The U.S. Can Learn From Free College In Chile

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What The U.S. Can Learn From Free College In Chile
In 2016, Chile passed gratuidad, or "free college." As the idea gains popularity ahead of the 2020 presidential election in the U.S., Chile offers some lessons from what has happened there.

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At November 26, 2019 at 12:56AM
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Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Consumer Agency Failed To Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Lawsuit Says

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Consumer Agency Failed To Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Lawsuit Says
A nonprofit student loan group alleges the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has abandoned its duty to police widespread mismanagement of a loan forgiveness program for public service workers.

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At November 25, 2019 at 10:49PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Tiny Tech Tips: Which Of The New, 'Hi-Fi' Smart Speakers Sounds The Best?

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Tiny Tech Tips: Which Of The New, 'Hi-Fi' Smart Speakers Sounds The Best?
The new generation of smart speakers don't always play nice with each other's ecosystems, but at least they all sound much better.

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Opinion
November 25, 2019 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: Investigation: There's A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools

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Investigation: There's A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Smith of the Chicago Tribune about the investigation, along with ProPublica, into the seclusion of Illinois children alone behind locked doors.

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At November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules

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Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy

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Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy
Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.

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At November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM
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NPR News: Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules

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Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

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Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Some projections say that by 2040 the Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free summer in modern history. That means mixed emotions for young scientists seeing the ice for the first time.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:01PM
Environment
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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

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Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Some projections say that by 2040 the Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free summer in modern history. That means mixed emotions for young scientists seeing the ice for the first time.

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at November 25, 2019 at 05:01PM
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Kristin Scott Thomas Thinks There Must Be a ‘Mistake’ in New Casting

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The actress is a little surprised to be helping lead the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society: “I’m not a feminist. I’m not a politician.”
Women and Girls, Actors and Actresses, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Movies, #MeToo Movement
November 25, 2019 at 02:00PM
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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

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Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Young Arctic researchers get their first glimpse of sea ice — and reflect on how the ice caps may melt away over the course of their careers.

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at November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM
Health & Science
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NPR News: HBCU Lawsuit In Maryland Challenges Funding Disparities

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HBCU Lawsuit In Maryland Challenges Funding Disparities
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Delece Smith-Barrow, senior editor for The Hechinger Report, about a lawsuit in Maryland challenging funding disparities in higher education.

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At November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

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Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Young Arctic researchers get their first glimpse of sea ice — and reflect on how the ice caps may melt away over the course of their careers.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM
Environment
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NPR News: Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change

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Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change
The game was delayed for about an hour Saturday when students stormed the field after half-time calling on the universities to divest their multi-million dollar endowments from fossil fuels companies.

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At November 25, 2019 at 02:39AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change

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Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change
The game was delayed for about an hour Saturday when students stormed the field after half-time calling on the universities to divest their multi-million dollar endowments from fossil fuels companies.

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November 25, 2019 at 02:39AM
Environment
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Chủ Nhật, 24 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Teaching Thanksgiving

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Teaching Thanksgiving
Teaching Thanksgiving in schools is often heavy on the crafts and light on the historical facts. Teachers Michelle Portera, Andrea Riley-Mukavetz and Molly Till talk about how they do it.

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At November 24, 2019 at 08:04PM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing

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Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing
The threat of climate change and the efforts needed to adapt to it are hard to comprehend. One Maryland community hopes it can be a model for communicating the risk and prompting action.

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at November 24, 2019 at 09:10PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing

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Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing
The threat of climate change and the efforts needed to adapt to it are hard to comprehend. One Maryland community hopes it can be a model for communicating the risk and prompting action.

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November 24, 2019 at 09:10PM
Environment
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NPR News: Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot

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Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot
Scientists have come to realize that flu vaccines are less effective for people who are overweight or obese. Now researchers are trying to figure out why and hope to develop better vaccines.

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at November 24, 2019 at 07:00PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Texas Students Are Still Fighting For Special Education

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Texas Students Are Still Fighting For Special Education
In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed.

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At November 24, 2019 at 05:02AM
Categoty Education
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Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor

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Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor
The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.

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November 23, 2019 at 08:02PM
Environment
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NPR News: A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results

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A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results
For older, often frail cancer patients, geriatric assessments can help doctors gauge the patients' physical, mental and functional capacity, and choose an appropriate treatment approach.

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November 23, 2019 at 07:57PM
Health Care
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NPR News: A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results

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A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results
For older, often frail cancer patients, geriatric assessments can help doctors gauge the patients' physical, mental and functional capacity, and choose an appropriate treatment approach.

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November 23, 2019 at 07:57PM
Health Care
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NPR News: Opinion: Why You Should Think About Uighurs Next Time You Put Shoes On

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Opinion: Why You Should Think About Uighurs Next Time You Put Shoes On
NPR's Scott Simon explains what China's treatment of Muslim Uighurs has to do with American consumers.

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Opinion
November 23, 2019 at 07:54PM
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Roger Federer, Sneakerhead?

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The 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion is taking a big step toward life after tennis with On, a small Swiss running shoe brand with a cult following and global ambitions.
Sneakers, Tennis, Shoes and Boots, Fashion and Apparel, Running, Sporting Goods and Equipment, your-feed-fashion
November 23, 2019 at 05:00PM
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Are There Benefits to Intermittent Fasting?

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The best diet is the one where you are healthy, hydrated and living your best life. If you want to fast though, it offers similar weight loss benefits as just cutting calories.
Fasting, Diet and Nutrition, Weight
November 23, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Trump Holds White House Meeting On Vaping And E-Cigarettes

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Trump Holds White House Meeting On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
President Trump held a "listening session" on youth e-cigarette use on Friday. It remains unclear if a ban on vaping flavorings is near or off the table entirely.

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at November 23, 2019 at 05:30AM
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NPR News: Environmental Activists Say Lebanon's Government Has Failed To Regulate Polluters

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Environmental Activists Say Lebanon's Government Has Failed To Regulate Polluters
Lebanon is suffering from environmental devastation. With activists alleging the government is failing to regulate the polluters, some Lebanese citizens are taking matters into their own hands.

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November 23, 2019 at 05:24AM
Environment
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NPR News: In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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November 23, 2019 at 05:19AM
Health Care
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NPR News: In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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November 23, 2019 at 05:19AM
Health Care
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NPR News: In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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Children's Health
November 23, 2019 at 05:19AM
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NPR News: A Look At The Value Of Active Shooter Drills In Schools

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A Look At The Value Of Active Shooter Drills In Schools
The jury is still out on whether active shooter drills do more harm than good. But according to a new U.S. government report, there is one proven way to make schools safer: prevention.

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At November 23, 2019 at 04:18AM
Categoty Education
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NPR News: In Australia, Stubborn Fires Shroud Cities In Smoke And Menace Koalas

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In Australia, Stubborn Fires Shroud Cities In Smoke And Menace Koalas
The blazes in one state alone have consumed an area about eight times the size of Los Angeles, and other fires have erupted across Australia. Amid drought and dry months to come, it could get worse.

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November 23, 2019 at 02:16AM
Environment
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Thứ Sáu, 22 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville

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Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville
Waldon's new album, White Noise / White Lines, was released on John Prine's Oh Boy Records. She is the first signee to the label in 15 years.

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World Cafe At November 22, 2019 at 11:15PM
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NPR News: Mandy Len Catron: Can You Jumpstart Love?

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Mandy Len Catron: Can You Jumpstart Love?
Can you fall in love after just one date? With the help of 36 questions, author Mandy Len Catron did. She says, reframing love as something you can control can lead to healthier, longer relationship.

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Opinion
November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM
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NPR News: Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?

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Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?
Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.

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at November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?

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Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?
For years, musician Dessa tried to get over a toxic relationship. But she couldn't figure out how — until she tried something unconventional: using neuroscience to dull her feelings for her ex.

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at November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?

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Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?
We don't consider heartbreak to be as serious as physical injury, but emotional pain can stay with us much longer. Psychologist Guy Winch says dealing with heartbreak starts with asserting control.

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at November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM
Health & Science
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NPR News: The State Will Take Over Houston's Independent School District

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The State Will Take Over Houston's Independent School District
The Texas education commissioner has notified Houston's school board that he will strip it of its elected powers — a move that was widely expected but still marks an unprecedented takeover.

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At November 22, 2019 at 05:04PM
Categoty Education
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