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U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars 'can't be used against us'

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 07:45

The Biden administration has proposed a prohibition on Chinese and Russian automotive hardware and software to protect US drivers from 'disruption and sabotage'

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Trump says he wouldn't run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 07:42

When asked whether he would run again in four years if his current presidential bid is unsuccessful, Trump said “I don’t see that at all.” He would be 82 in 2028 — a year older than Biden is now.

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Nevada's role in the November elections. And, U.N. to discuss Middle East conflict

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 06:40

Nevada is a crucial state in the presidential elections due to close competition for 270 electoral votes. And, the United Nations is convening to discuss the world's most significant crises.

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From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long?

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 05:00

Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars, and looks at why they seem to defy a solution.

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EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 04:00

Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.

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AI can generate recipes that can be deadly. Food bloggers are not happy

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 04:00
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Apple, Google and Samsung are all working to integrate AI that can generate recipes into their virtual assistants, like Siri. People who work to develop recipes respond.

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We're talking to Nevada voters. Here's what role the state could play in the election

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 04:00

Nevada could be a tipping point for the 2024 presidential election. Here’s what could convince voters to go to the polls and vote for either VP Harris or former President Donald Trump.

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Israel tells Lebanese to leave area where Hezbollah stores arms as it launches strikes

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 02:59

The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and said it was carrying out "extensive strikes."

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Fragile X held him back. An experimental drug is helping him break free

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 02:55
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For 22 years, Jason Mazzola’s life was defined by a genetic condition that can cause autism and intellectual disability. Then he started taking an experimental drug.

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Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 00:44

At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry.

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In U.N. vote, countries show willingness to move away from fossil fuels

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 20:14

The body's call to speed up a transition from fossil fuels is part of a pact designed to bring countries together to tackle challenges in the 21st century.

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Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 16:59

The measure does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the election security proposal backed by former President Donald Trump.

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After a week of attacks, Lebanon braces for more

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 16:14

After a week of unprecedented Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Hezbollah counterattacks, Lebanon is bracing for more attacks to come.

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Tufts University lacrosse players hospitalized for days after workout

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 14:51

Tufts University says it has launched an investigation after members of the men's lacrosse team were diagnosed with a dangerous medical condition.

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Third-party voters face a tough choice in a tight election

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 12:37

Single-issue voters dissatisfied with Trump and Harris consider third party candidates in tight election

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Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 10:19

The election was crucial as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval.

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In one key swing state, both parties are courting Black men

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 07:01

With North Carolina now a toss-up this presidential election, both parties are making appeals to Black men. An older farmer and a younger restaurant owner share what's driving their votes.

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The human cost of ghost networks

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 06:15

He tried to find a therapist who would take his insurance. He did not succeed.

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'I Don’t Want to Die.' He needed mental health care. He found a ghost network

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 06:00

Ravi Coutinho bought a health insurance plan thinking it would give him access to mental health providers. But even after 21 phone calls and multiple hospitalizations, no one could find him a therapist.

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Money for cutting-edge climate technology could dry up in a second Trump term

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 06:00

A hydrogen plant in Utah could offer a new path to slash fossil-fuel pollution. But federal funding that was critical for projects like this one could dry up if Donald Trump is reelected.

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