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A botanist searches for the seeds of the rare Death Valley Sage
58+ min ago (86+ words) Botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying for years to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native seeds. This year, amidst a big desert bloom, she's trying again. A botanist searches for the…...
George Saunders thinks ambition gets a bad rap : Wild Card with Rachel Martin
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (184+ words) George Saunders isn't sure what he believes about the afterlife, but he knows it's fertile soil for a good story. In his latest novel "Vigil," he explores questions of judgement, redemption and our ability to change. And at this stage…...
Singer Brandy shares her rise to stardom in new memoir, 'Phases"
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (53+ words) Singer Brandy shares her rise to stardom in new memoir, 'Phases'npr.org Singer Brandy shares her rise to stardom in new memoir, 'Phases' NPR's A Martinez speaks with Grammy-winning artist Brandy about her memoir, "Phases," in which she charts her…...
As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (498+ words) The state of New Hampshire receives revenue from sports wagers made with DraftKings, but officials are worried that people will switch to new prediction market platforms. Zoey Knox/NHPR hide caption Two things have New Hampshire state Sen. Tim Lang…...
Rhode Island's fishing industry is feeling the pinch of high fuel prices
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (38+ words) High fuel prices are hitting Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry hard. Rhode Island's fishing industry is feeling the pinch of high fuel prices High fuel prices are hitting Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry hard. Become an NPR sponsor...
FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (586+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Sixteen host cities across North America, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Kansas City, Miami, and New York/New Jersey in the United States. The NPR…...
A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (54+ words) The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts ... and its cats. A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace Become an NPR sponsor A Turkish…...
Alt.Latino: Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia and experimental Argentine pop : NPR Music
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (247+ words) Two phrases spoken during this week's episode stand out because they represent how Ana and I approach our searches for new music. The first: "The only limit is the imagination." In my constant hunt for the sound I have never…...
This fringe actor finds the spotlight in Israel's most provocative film post-Oct. 7
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1024+ words) Actor and activist Ariel Bronz, long relegated to the esoteric corners of Israel's art scene, has been catapulted to the spotlight after his performance in the film "Yes." It landed him a best actor nomination at Israel's academy award ceremony…...
Why Pokémon cards are growing faster than your retirement account : The Indicator from Planet Money
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (221+ words) Pok'mon cards are scorching hot right now. An index tracking the thousands of rare cards shows that valuations have increased 170% in the last year alone. Growth like that really makes you wish you hadn't given away all your childhood cards…...
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