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Will Spotify's AI DJ make you listen longer?

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 11:00

The music streamer's AI DJ feature offers personalized playlists with a warm AI voice that gives context to song picks.

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Lindsey Vonn announces a comeback at 40, saying she's ready to race

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:31

The record-setting skier once notched speeds that would be illegal on most U.S. highways — until knee injuries slowed her down and she retired in 2019. Now Vonn says she's ready to return to racing.

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Stargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekend

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:25

The next supermoon — which appears larger and brighter than a regular full moon due to its proximity to Earth — will not be visible for nearly a year.

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In northern Israel, migrant workers are farming while under fire from Hezbollah

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:31

Foreign laborers, many from Thailand, are tending fields and livestock in an area Israel has declared off-limits to its own civilians amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah.

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The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:18

The sale must be approved by a bankruptcy judge. Proceeds will go to paying down the $1.5 billion debt that Jones owes families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims who won two defamation suits against him.

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These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:29

Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.

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Trump's attorney general pick. And, what if the Department of Education is scrapped

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:02

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Here's what we know about him. And, a look at the possible consequences of eliminating the Department of Education.

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Instead of sodas, these vending machines offer needles and Narcan to fight overdoses

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:00

Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are using vending machines to get clean needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and other safety supplies to drug users.

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Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:22

Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday.

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'Dad, is the world going to end?' How to talk to your kids about the election

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:01

Many parents are grappling with how to talk to even to their young children about the election. Experts offer tips on how to start the difficult conversation.

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When will greenhouse gas emissions finally peak? Could be soon

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:00

Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.

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What a Trump presidency might mean for student loan forgiveness

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:00

Several of President Biden's efforts at loan relief are in jeopardy, including a repayment plan with millions of borrowers waiting in limbo.

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Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 21:33

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

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Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:25

Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer.

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'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:19

Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them.

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University of Rochester investigates 'Wanted' posters accusing staff of Gaza war crimes

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:17

The posters, which appeared across campus, accuse university faculty of being complicit in war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. The university president condemned the posters as antisemitic.

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Russia and North Korea Vow to Defend One Another

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:07

North Korea and Russia each ratified a mutual defense treaty within days of each other. The pact means the countries will defend one another if attacked. And some say it may mean more involvement by North Korea in the war between Russia and Ukraine. We hear about the ramifications from our correspondent in Seoul.

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Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:07

Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.

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Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general pick

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:02

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for one of the biggest jobs in his new administration: attorney general. And for that job, Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.

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Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' hits another pop chart milestone

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:36
Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the 2020s. His "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has held the top spot on the singles chart for 17 weeks this year.'/>

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches.

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