Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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The museum was one of four American sites chosen for the inaugural class.
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Union leaders say the law sets a new standard for laborers in the city.
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Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.
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The series continues with former City Council President Michelle Mosby.
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All voters weigh in on a constitutional amendment; Petersburg votes on a casino project.
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Two local election board members say they won’t certify results.
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Last year, Congress banned the app in the U.S., citing national security concerns and demanding it spin off from its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Trump has again paused enforcement of the ban.
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Trustees of the Social Security trust fund predict the fund will be exhausted in eight years. Unless Congress acts, Social Security payments will automatically drop by 23% at that time.
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35 House members said they are troubled by the Agriculture Department's plans to collect personal data from people who applied for federal food assistance, and urged the effort to "immediately cease."
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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.
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At issue was a Tenneessee law that bars minors from accessing gender-affirming care as they transition genders.
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- Shooting fireworks over a historic— and flammable — city takes planning
- Geologists uncover new evidence from ancient asteroid that hit the Chesapeake Bay
- Recent Hanover museum exhibit examines Brown Grove's history, legacy
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