Urban heat islands become dangerous when temperatures rise.
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The "Who's Got Your Vote?" series continues with community organizer Maurice Neblett.
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A Youngkin spokesperson said the commonwealth is complying with state, federal law
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The city’s current rate is among the highest in the region.
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Supply could be impacted for weeks following Hurricane Helene.
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Republican Hung Cao is looking to unseat two-term incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
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Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm.
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Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.
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A new survey of 1,000 young men in the U.S. shows many feel worried about their futures. NPR speaks with Aaron Smith of the Young Men Research Project about the survey and its findings.
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People spend a lot of time outside during hot and humid weather. Whether you're going to the beach or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool while outside.
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Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.
Arts & Culture
- 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
- On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad