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Today's top stories
Hamas released yesterday two elderly women held hostage. Their husbands remain captive. The move follows last week's release of two Israeli Americans — a mother and daughter. More than 200 Israeli and foreign hostages remain in Gaza.
Check out npr.org/mideastupdates for more coverage, differing views and analysis of this conflict.
Another week, another House speaker nomination vote. Republican reps will try to nominate another speaker today after eight of their colleagues made their pitches last night.
The U.S. is experiencing a steep sell-off in the bond market, with major implications for the economy and personal pocketbooks. Here's how it could affect your credit card interest rates, mortgages and retirement savings.
Hollywood actors in the SAG-AFTRA union return to talks with major studios today. They've been on strike for more than 100 days.
Body electric
Body Electric is a six-part investigation and interactive project with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi exploring the relationship between our technology and our bodies... and how we can improve it.
It's pretty common knowledge that slouching at your desk all day can cause back and neck pain. But what if it's also making you stressed and anxious? By studying the adrenal medulla — the inner part of an adrenal gland that triggers the body's fight-or-flight response — scientists understand better how movement impacts mental health.
Zomorodi speaks with neuroscientist Peter Strick about the three-way conversation between our brain, core muscles and adrenal glands in Episode 3 of Body Electric.
Life advice
There are many reasons why you might choose to live with your parents as an adult, but one thing is true: The dynamics are very different than living with your parents as a child or teen. Social worker Stacey Younge has some advice for setting boundaries and building a harmonious household:
3 things to know before you go
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