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She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5941650/opinion-remembering-dolly-parton

Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5948209/photos-see-the-aftermath-of-deadly-flash-floods-in-nepal

A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5927173/bridges-remote-communities-rwanda

The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5945029/trump-cut-science-advisory-committees-consequences

President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/28/nx-s1-5948229/trump-says-u-s-has-entered-deal-with-venezuela-to-take-control-of-65-billion-barrels-of-oil-reserves

In many places, spring happens gradually. But in far-north Fairbanks, Alaska, birch and aspen trees often put their leaves out over a span of just 24-48 hours, a dramatic event known as "greenup." #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5806297/in-fairbanks-alaska-spring-happens-overnight

At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121485/trump-pardons-public-corruption-justice

Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121987/denise-powell-democrat-wins-nebraska-second-congressional-district

Scientists dug up a Paleolithic tooth that shows signs that these hominins may have been capable of executing a precise dental procedure. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5815047/neanderthal-tooth-dentistry-cavity-drill

Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they're smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121409/seville-spain-snails-caracoles

Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121812/up-first-newsletter-war-iran-marty-makary-student-education-scorecard-trump-pardons

His family in Afghanistan had received threats from the Taliban because of the work performed by his brothers in support of the U.S. military. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5949230/trump-administration-deports-afghan-central-african-republic

Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121827/gunfire-breaks-out-in-philippine-senate-as-police-try-to-arrest-senator

The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5948759/iceland-european-union-referendum-vote

The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5948814/launch-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-nasa

Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, is the second U.S. soldier who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike in Morocco. The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered last week. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121985/missing-american-soldier-morocco-remains-recovered

While social media is rife with AI celebrity deepfakes, videos featuring late night TV hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are are easier to create than other kinds of deepfakes and potentially more disruptive. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5943190/jimmy-kimmel-deepfake-jon-stewart-abc-ai

In a test, popular AI chatbots mostly debunked falsehoods spread by other countries and avoided uncritically spreading falsehoods better than search engines. AI summaries above search results fared worse. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5876436/chatbots-search-propaganda

Tariffs continue to rile all kinds of American businesses more than a year after Trump unveiled his first set of tariffs — including a comic book store owner in Ohio. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5939521/tariff-refunds-canada-trade-war

Russia test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize its nuclear forces. The nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121801/russias-new-ballistic-missile

Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5949239/nepal-warns-fresh-flooding

What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5816313/word-of-week-competitive-authoritarianism

The controversial commentator, who criticized feminism and Islam, was an enthusiastic supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown. ICE says he was an "illegal alien." #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5948731/milo-yiannopoulos-arrested-overstaying-us-visa

Medicare launched a pilot program that could streamline the process to get GLP-1s, with some seniors paying just $50 a month. But many people with the most serious illnesses won't get that discount. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5931392/medicare-glp-1-discount-program-has-catch-some-sick-patients-dont-qualify

Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/30/nx-s1-5946399/africa-dolly-parton-fans

During Operation Metro Surge, mutual aid efforts in Minneapolis raised millions of dollars. But with most agents gone, and with increasing fatigue from community members, funds are drying up and people are moving on. Immigrants are not. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5813701/minneapolis-donors-moved-on-immigrants-waiting-for-help-havent

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5948714/russian-strike-kyiv

His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation." #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/28/nx-s1-5948185/south-korea-deported-veteran-sae-joon-park-pardon

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and bought tickets for the tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the U.S. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/g-s1-121912/foreign-ticket-holders-world-cup-bonds

Warsh has argued there's room for the central bank to lower interest rates, but that could be challenging at a time of rising inflation. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5816235/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell

The packaging on some snacks is turning black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Calbee's chips originally came in a bright-orange bag. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5820671/japanese-snack-packages-black-and-white

The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/g-s1-140345/dolly-parton-appreciation-remembrance-tribute

Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced former lawyer serving a life term for the murders of his wife and son — will get a new trial in South Carolina, the state Supreme Court said on Wednesday. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5719271/alex-murdaugh-murder-timeline-trial

Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5947960/instagram-meta-social-media-teens

The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national security specialists. #news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5947897/wnba-national-security