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North Coast Conversations: The search for Glorious Kinetic VolunteersDo you have dreams of becoming a Human Traffic Cone? Look no further! The Glorious Kinetic Universe has the perfect volunteer position for you! -
Mark AnenbergThis week we’re featuring Heart Matter, vibraphone-centered, indie jazz quartet that will be playing at the Arcata Playhouse. -
Season 3 kicks off with Sister True Dedication, student of Thich Nhat Hanh and coauthor of Zen & The Art of Saving The Planet. -
KHSU photoillustration/Images via Wikimedia commonsThe Harry Truman-Reinhold Niebuhr crossover lore. -
Roberto E. Rosales/Getty Images North AmericaEpstein owned a 10,000-acre property with a mansion. After calls by the public, the state attorney general searched the property and the state House created a "Truth Commission." -
Brent Stirton/Getty ImagesTwo police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new settlement fund. -
Courtesy of the city of Bratislava/Courtesy of the city of BratislavaTen U.S. mayors from cities such as Chicago and Cincinnati have joined a pact with European mayors to defend democracy and progressive values and fight right-wing populists and authoritarianism. -
Jodi Hilton for NPREven with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear. -
Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring hundreds of new workers. -
Will Newton/Getty ImagesNow that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money toward lowering store prices. Executives say the cost of gas has shoppers increasingly under stress. -
Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesAbout 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding. -
Celia Llopis-Jepsen/KCURTurning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.
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Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely. -
The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private security screeners rather than federal workers. -
The Ebola outbreak in Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency. It's likely that cuts in U.S. aid contributed to a delay in identifying the outbreak. -
Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach the blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned. -
Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.
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AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump's latest demand has tempered expectations for an imminent deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Doha on Monday for more talks. -
Aline Deschamps for NPRIn the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment. -
Alessandra Tarantino/AP"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence. -
Navied Mahdavian for NPRSo you've got a baby in your life. How do you talk to them, exactly? In this comic, experts explain why conversing with your baby is important — and share ways to help them develop their language skills. -
Kim Raff for NPRHer abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her body. Bodybuilding has helped her see herself differently. -
Pingnan Lu for NPRThe California State University system offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education.
