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A $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals could actually lead to closures and cuts

States are rolling out plans for their share of a $50 billion fund established by Congress to improve rural health care. In some states, the money may provoke rural hospitals to cut services.

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Mar 26 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Hands-on science program brings STEM to life at Mass. school

The school's 5th graders enjoyed a special science lesson by Preeti Mostello, an educator with the nonprofit Traveling Science Workshops from the Discovery Museum in Acton.

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Mar 25 • 5:26 PM EDT • Science • wcvb.com
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Doctors worry about FDA scrutiny of RSV shots to protect babies

The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The drugmakers behind them maintain they're safe.

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Mar 25 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Jury holds Meta and Google liable for role in young woman's mental health issues

The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

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Mar 25 • 1:32 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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ESPN earns industry-leading 63 Sports Emmy nominations

ESPN earned an industry-leading 63 nominations for the 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, as announced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences today. The total marks ESPN’s 13th consecutive year leading the industry in Sports Emmy nominations. The nominations span content and accomplishments presented across ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App.

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Mar 25 • 1:14 PM EDT • Sports • espnpressroom.com
A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC

Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full.

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Mar 25 • 12:01 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Shark scientists gather in Newport for the Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium

Shark scientists gathered at Oregon State University's Glady Valley Marine Science Building on the Hatfield campus in Newport to share research about shark species found on the west coast at the Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium.

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Mar 25 • 9:03 AM EDT • Science • klcc.org
Live Science Today: NASA announces $20 billion moonbase as unprecedented wildfires spread

Wednesday, March 25, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.

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Mar 25 • 8:10 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Inter Miami CF Announces Heron Sports & Entertainment as Club Continues Unprecedented Growth

Heron S&E to serve as promoter of major entertainment events both locally at their new home at Miami Freedom Park, Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Blue Training Center, and globally Continuing to push the boundaries in the global entertainment landscape, Inter Miami CF is excited to

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Mar 25 • 7:57 AM EDT • Entertainment • intermiamicf.com
Inter Miami CF Announces Heron Sports & Entertainment as Club Continues Unprecedented Growth

Heron S&E to serve as promoter of major entertainment events both locally at their new home at Miami Freedom Park, Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Blue Training Center, and globally Continuing to push the boundaries in the global entertainment landscape, Inter Miami CF is excited to

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Mar 25 • 7:57 AM EDT • Sports • intermiamicf.com
Anderson to get new youth behavioral health campus with $24.7M grant

A Redding nonprofit received a $24.7 million state grant to build a behavioral health campus in Anderson for vulnerable youth. Find out more.

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Mar 25 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • redding.com
They gave her business a lifeline, then froze all her money

A murky corner of the financial world is now the fastest-growing source of funding for small businesses. One state, Connecticut, had given these lenders unusual power. That may be about to change.

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Mar 25 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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Austin establishes microloan hub for small businesses

The city of Austin announced on Tuesday it’s teaming up with global nonprofit Kiva to launch the second Kiva hub in Texas, allowing small business owners to apply for microloans and coaching.

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Mar 24 • 6:21 PM EDT • Business • kxan.com
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

The jury agreed that Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities of and inexperience of children. Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375 million.

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Mar 24 • 6:12 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Democrats’ long-shot bid to flip Alaska’s Senate seat

Democrats are hoping for an upset in Alaska’s Senate race. U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. We discuss the major issues at play, plus why Republicans are backing an effort to repeal Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and Alaska Public Media Washington correspondent Liz Ruskin.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Mar 24 • 4:49 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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The politics of public health from Obamacare to COVID

The last three presidents — Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump — have all had to deal with health care in America. And along the way, they've clashed with how politics works in Washington D.C. This created today’s environment where the understanding of science is scorned, medical disinformation thrives and creating a nation unprepared for the next health crisis.

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Mar 24 • 3:07 PM EDT • Politics • tpr.org
Arkansas’ Goodwill leader shares business model goals - Talk Business & Politics

The CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Brian Marsh knows his nonprofit is practically a household name, but he’s hoping its work can change household incomes. Marsh sat down with...

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Mar 24 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Arkansas’ Goodwill leader shares business model goals - Talk Business & Politics

The CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Brian Marsh knows his nonprofit is practically a household name, but he’s hoping its work can change household incomes. Marsh sat down with...

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Mar 24 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
ESPN to premiere ‘Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN’ on April 6

ESPN today announced that “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will premiere on April 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Mar 24 • 11:08 AM EDT • Sports • espnpressroom.com
Colorado football lands mid-tier in ESPN's returning production metric

Colorado ranks near the middle of the FBS in returning production, balancing transfer portal additions with a few key returning pieces.

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Mar 24 • 7:03 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Dark money pours into Massachusetts politics

WBUR found a rise of dark money groups trying to sway local elections and influence policy. The nonprofits can raise and spend unlimited money from undisclosed donors. Watchdogs warn about their growing influence on Massachusetts politics.

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Mar 24 • 1:48 AM EDT • Politics • wbur.org
A geneticist is studying pythons for clues about human health and longevity

A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more.

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Mar 23 • 4:03 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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No health insurance? Here are other ways to access affordable health care in Alaska

Around 25,000 Alaskans are facing skyrocketing insurance costs in 2026. So we found some other options for accessing affordable care.

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Mar 23 • 2:13 PM EDT • Health • alaskapublic.org
Breaking the Cycle review – meet the charismatic Thai politician striving to change his country’s history

Gripping documentary examines the Future Forward Party’s unprecedented 2019 election result, and its leader’s aim to break Thailand’s repeated military coups

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Mar 23 • 2:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Rising toll: Are NC sports betting protections enough?

With two years of legalized sports betting in the books, public health advocates, researchers and counselors suggest changes.

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Mar 22 • 9:55 AM EDT • Sports • wunc.org
Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

A scientist from Zambia who loves — LOVES! — chemistry runs a lab in South Africa that is being hailed for "extraordinary" work.

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Mar 22 • 9:25 AM EDT • Technology • npr.org
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Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

A scientist from Zambia who loves — LOVES! — chemistry runs a lab in South Africa that is being hailed for "extraordinary" work.

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Mar 22 • 9:25 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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'Everybody Loses' author discusses the meteoric rise of sports gambling

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

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Mar 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • wfae.org
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played

LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th when the Los Angeles Lakers tipped off against the Orlando Magic.James, playing his unprecedented 23rd season, already holds a host of NBA records, including points scored, field goals made and field goals attempted and the longest streak of regular-season games with at least 10 points scored -- 1,297 -- in history.

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Mar 21 • 7:22 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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The reality of death and the Trinitarian “science” of salvation

Readings: • Ez. 37:12-14 • Psa. 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 • Rom. 8:8-11 • Jn. 11:1-45 We live in a time of astounding scientific breakthroughs and unprecedented medical marvels. In my lifetime alone, we’ve witnessed men landing and […]

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Mar 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Science • catholicworldreport.com
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An Iranian-American political science expert talks about Iran's nuclear program

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ariane Tabatabai, the Public Service Fellow at Lawfare, about the nature of Iran's nuclear program, and whether it, as President Trump has said, posed an "imminent threat."

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Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market

Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.

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Mar 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • wfae.org
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When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices

A self-employed couple already had to dip into retirement savings for health costs. Now, they are skipping vacations and canceling streaming to afford health insurance.

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Mar 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Feds launch probe to unravel alleged nonprofit funding behind Antifa-linked violence

The DOJ, FBI and IRS are investigating nonprofit groups the Trump administration says are funding political violence, under a directive known as NSPM-7.

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Mar 20 • 11:14 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
We're told eyewitness testimoney isn't reliable. But new science says it might be

Psychologist John Wixted says that through the course of a criminal investigation, an eyewitnesses memory can be influenced and altered. But under the right conditions, that testimony can be reliable.

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Mar 20 • 9:48 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Harerimana Ismail of Uganda is a community health worker who checks on kids with HIV. He lost his salary after the Trump administration's aid cuts but he keeps doing his job.

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Mar 20 • 8:10 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Allegheny County health board considers fracking impacts

There are 225 active wells located on 30 well pads in Allegheny County, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection analyzed by the non-profit Fractracker Alliance.

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Mar 20 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • wesa.fm
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10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers

We asked our audience to share the creative ways they limit their own phone use. They range from the practical (keep your phone in another room) to the creative (pair your phone with a fun paperback).

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Mar 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • npr.org
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How did these flowers evolve to survive a megadrought?

A multi-year megadrought in the Western U.S. has claimed untold populations of wild plants. Amid the conditions, some have survived. Scientists have produced a stunningly complete picture about how populations of one particular flower – the scarlet monkeyflower – made it through. In a new study published in the journal Science, a team of scientists spent decades studying and sampling select populations of scarlet monkeyflowers in California and Oregon. Through genetic sequencing, the team discovered that the populations that did best went through genetic changes in a short time period. This is known as rapid evolution. The team found that three of the populations that recovered the BEST adapted their stomata to open less, so they could conserve more water. Stomata act like a plant’s pores, managing gas exchange and water loss. This allowed the scarlet monkeyflowers to hunker down in the drought and survive. Interested in more stories about rapid evolution? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre, Rachel Carlson and Hannah Chinn. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Rebecca Ramirez. Aru Nair checked the facts. The audio engineers were Becky Brown and Robert Rodriguez.

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Mar 20 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.

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Mar 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Many Americans plan to cut food to afford ACA health insurance, new poll shows

About 8 in 10 Americans who re-enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage say their health care costs are higher this year, according to a new survey from the health care research nonprofit KFF.

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Mar 19 • 6:58 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
NYSIF Delivers on Affordability for New York Businesses and Their Employees with Competitive Pricing and Faster Payments

NYSIF Reduced Disability Benefits Insurance Rates by 28% at the Start of 2026 NYSIF Has Made Over 2 Million Same-Day Payments Paid Family Leave Claimants and Injured Workers Receive Payments Faster Than EverNew York, New York, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), the state’s nonprofit and largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier, today announced new milestone in its efforts to increase affordability for New York businesses and its workforce. This i

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Mar 19 • 3:15 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
'In Good Health': Why Is Colorectal Cancer Affecting Generations Differently?

Cases of colorectal cancer in young people have risen nearly 60 percent since the early 2000s. That’s according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute. And a new study out this month by the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer is now the deadliest kind for those younger than 50.But this rise isn’t being felt across all generations in the same way. People born around 1990 are four times more likely to develop rectal cancer than those born around 1950. And for those 65 and older, colorectal cancer rates have actually decreased.So, what’s going on? And what can you do to protect yourself and your gut health? For those answers and more, we turn to a panel of experts.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

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Mar 19 • 12:46 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Inspectors say aging and understaffed military kennels are endangering working dogs' health

The Department of Defense Inspector General blames four canine deaths on outdated and unsanitary military kennels at ten bases.

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Mar 19 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • wunc.org
Yakima considers business license fee changes, might remove nonprofit exemption

The proposal would change how businesses are charged based on number of employees, and add non-religious nonprofits to list of businesses charged.

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Mar 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • yakimaherald.com
Venezuela's yanqui-beating baseball triumph evokes politics — and yet something else more vital

COMMENTARY Venezuela's first World Baseball Classic title win, against the U.S. in Miami, inevitably packed political symbolism — but it radiated a more important reminder of the country's character.

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Mar 19 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • wlrn.org
New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

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Mar 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Pittsburgh premiere of 'Eureka Day' stage comedy tackles vaccine politics

Jonathan Spector’s play “Eureka Day,” making its Pittsburgh premiere at City Theatre, depicts what happens to even a group of people who might seem highly compatible when a single hot issue scorches the earth between them.

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Mar 19 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • wesa.fm
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Watch: Affordability Plagues Health Care in Its Shift From Nonprofit to Profit Machine

On “What the Health? From KFF Health News,” distributed by WAMU, chief Washington correspondent and host Julie Rovner sat down with Drew Altman, president and CEO of KFF, to talk about the likelihood of a national health care debate.

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Mar 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. They rarely end well for presidents

President Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. If his predecessors' experiences are an indication, conflicts don't bode well for presidential approval ratings.

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Mar 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics

Join Michigan Public's Political Director Zoe Clark, Senior Capitol Correspondent Rick Pluta, and their FAQ Squad panelists as they give you the facts of the upcoming election cycle!

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Mar 18 • 8:06 PM EDT • Politics • michiganpublic.org
Local farmer says entering politics 'shouldn't be daunting'

In part 2 of NEPM's series on newcomers entering politics, Easthampton, Mass., poultry farmer Karl Prahl reflects on how losing a campaign pushed him into community service.

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Mar 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • vermontpublic.org
Local farmer says entering politics 'shouldn't be daunting'

In part 2 of NEPM's series on newcomers entering politics, Easthampton, Mass., poultry farmer Karl Prahl reflects on how losing a campaign pushed him into community service.

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Mar 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • nhpr.org
Local farmer says entering politics 'shouldn't be daunting'

In part 2 of NEPM's series on newcomers entering politics, Easthampton, Mass., poultry farmer Karl Prahl reflects on how losing a campaign pushed him into community service.

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Mar 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • nepm.org
Exploding Pintos, imploding politics: Celebrating 50 years of fearless journalism

The Center for Investigative Reporting’s CEO, Monika Bauerlein, looks back on a half-century of “Mother Jones” magazine and what lies ahead for America’s nonprofit newsrooms.

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Mar 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • motherjones.com
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Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops

Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple years being a major turning point.

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Mar 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid

The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and programs like SNAP. Today on the show, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Shana Spence, and Dr. Sarah Kim, a diabetes specialist, about the new guidelines. Plus, NPR’s Reflect America fellow Kadin Mills unpacks how the new food pyramid could change school lunch trays. Check out more of Kadin’s coverage about the changes in dietary guidelines.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Mar 18 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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Mar 17 • 10:40 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future

It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to succeed longtime Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District. We discuss what the race tells us about the future of the Democratic Party.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Mar 17 • 4:48 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false or unproven claims about the Iran war

President Donald Trump continues to make false and unproven claims about the war in Iran.

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Mar 17 • 4:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Allina Health to join Sutter Health in $26B proposed merger

Sutter Health and Minneapolis-based Allina Health unveiled plans to join and form a 39-hospital, $26 billion revenue nonprofit health system. | The cross-regional proposed deal would create a 39-hospital nonprofit system and is expected to close before the end of the year, pending a definitive agreement and regulatory approvals.

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Mar 17 • 2:30 PM EDT • Health • fiercehealthcare.com
The media’s year of ‘change or die’

The media and entertainment industries face a period of great turmoil, including unprecedented business and political pressures. Evan Shapiro, the so-called “Media Universe Cartographer,” speaks to Geoff Bennett about those challenges and the future.

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Mar 17 • 2:06 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Minnesota's Allina Health merges with Sutter Health

Allina Health is set to join forces with Sutter Health, forming a nonprofit healthcare system with a focus on innovation and patient care. Allina Health and Sutter Health have signed a Letter of Intent for Allina Health to join the California-based system.

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Mar 17 • 1:54 PM EDT • Health • fox9.com
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Allina Health to Join Sutter Health, Creating Bold Vision for Nonprofit Healthcare

United by a shared mission, trusted nonprofit health systems have a unique opportunity to advance innovations that strengthen quality and extend care to more patients NORTHERN CALIF. and MINNEAPOLIS — Sutter Health and Allina Health have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Allina Health to join the California-based system, which would create a combined […]

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Mar 17 • 1:01 PM EDT • Health • vitals.sutterhealth.org
Large California nonprofit to acquire Allina Health, creating $26B health system

The acquisition by Sutter Health would bring together nonprofits with a total of 88,000 employees, 39 hospital campuses and hundreds of clinics.

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Mar 17 • 1:01 PM EDT • Health • startribune.com
Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap

A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.

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Mar 17 • 12:57 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches

Title X is a 56-year-old federal grant program that supports thousands of clinics that provide birth control and STI testing and treatment around the country. Now those clinics could face a funding gap because of a Trump administration delay.

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Mar 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Good vibes only? The science behind optimism and manifestation

Psychologist Deepika Chopra says that optimism isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s about staying open, curious and resilient. In her new book, The Power of Real Optimism, she explains the science behind optimism and evidence-based manifestation, and how affirmations done the right way can lead to success. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Mar 17 • 3:05 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies

In a rebuke, a federal district court judge blocked the administration's reduction in the number of immunizations recommended for kids and also changes to an influential vaccine committee.

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Mar 16 • 7:03 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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A new drug could be the beginning of the end for sleeping sickness

The goal in the world of global health s to bring an end to this scourge by 2030. A new drug looks as if it could do the job.

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Mar 16 • 3:52 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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'Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to unprecedented highs, forecasters say

A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.

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Mar 16 • 2:03 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Nonprofits suing Worcester over police response to mental health calls

Federal lawsuit says the city is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other laws.

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Mar 16 • 1:17 PM EDT • Health • telegram.com
Nonprofits suing Worcester over police response to mental health calls

Federal lawsuit says the city is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other laws.

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Mar 16 • 1:17 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
In rural Central Texas, libraries are stepping up to offer mental health support

From Smithville to Taylor to Martindale, libraries are offering mental health resources in areas where health infrastructure is scarce.

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Mar 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • kut.org
What happened in Iowa politics the week of March 9-13

Listen as Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney and IPR's State Government Reporter Katarina Sostaric review the latest in Iowa politics.

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Mar 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • iowapublicradio.org
RCSD leaders pledge to invest in student mental health

Rochester City School District leadership recently announced plans to provide students with additional mental health supports in the next academic year.

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Mar 16 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • wxxinews.org
Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.

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Mar 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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How to recover after a workout

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports medicine doctor, nutritionist and professional athlete break down everything you can do from the moment your last workout finishes to right before your next one begins – to feel better in your body, minimize your injury risk and get the most out of that gym session. This episode was originally published on Jan. 30, 2025Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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Mar 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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This is your brain on pleasure (even the guilty kind)

It’s likely you have at least one “guilty pleasure.” Maybe it’s romance novels. Or reality TV… Playing video games… or getting swept into obscure corners of TikTok. Neuroscientists say the pleasure response helps us survive as a species. So why do we feel embarrassed by some of the things we love the most? Even if you don't have these negative emotions, experiencing – and studying – pleasure is not as straightforward as it might seem. For a long time, neuroscientists thought the concept of "pleasure" referred to a singular system in the brain. But as research into the subject grew, scientists realized that pleasure is really a cycle of "wanting" and "liking" – each with separate neural mechanisms. Today on the show, producer Rachel Carlson explores this cycle with researchers, who weigh in on the science of pleasure. Even the kind that makes us feel guilty. Read more of Rachel’s story on guilty pleasures. Interested in more brain science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Mar 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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2 World Trade Center Health Program staffers reassigned, nonprofit says
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Mar 15 • 8:26 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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As mental health crisis grows, legal skirmish around treatment persists in Orange County

Even if a lawsuit between the county and the nonprofit that runs Be We OC ended today, the county would still struggle to treat about 40,000 indigent residents who suffer extreme mental illness.

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Mar 15 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • ocregister.com
Home for Families launches on-site mental health support for clients

Columbus nonprofit Home for Families has partnered with Hidden Roots Mental Health to bring on-site mental health services to clients.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • dispatch.com
Trump's war rhetoric is coarse. It's also heard differently, depending on the audience

President Trump and other administration officials have projected confidence and power in Iran in a coarse tone that is unprecedented, according to experts in wartime rhetoric.

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Mar 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Local contractors top national rankings; LSU professors honored for groundbreaking research

Here are some of the recent awards and special recognitions received by leaders at south Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups.

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Mar 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
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Inside our swing voter project (Politics+)

Swing voters will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms, and we wanted to hear directly from them. So NPR has partnered with Engagious (a messaging group led by Rich Thau) and Sago (a market research firm) to run focus groups — once a month in a different swing state. How do these focus groups work? And what have we learned from them so far? In today's bonus episode, Mara Liasson and Ashley Lopez pull back the curtain on the project. To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!

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Mar 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Emotional Abuse in College Sports

March Madness is here. The high-stakes, sudden-death college basketball tournament is a beloved tradition in American sports. For the players, it’s a chance to showcase the skills they’ve developed through years of hard training of the body and mind. In many cases, that push produces incredible feats of athletic performance. But an investigation by reporters Julia Haney and Elizabeth Santos has found instances in which athletes allege that the push from coaches goes too far. Emotional abuse by coaches, some athletes maintain, can cause lasting, even irreparable damage. On this episode of The Sunday Story, we hear from athletes who fought back.*A warning that today’s story includes mentions of sexual and emotional abuse, suicide, bullying and includes explicit language.

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Mar 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • npr.org
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Paseo Pottery to launch Pitch Night to help Santa Fe nonprofits

The event will have a Shark Tank-like atmosphere, except participants will compete for the right to a pottery fundraiser.

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Mar 15 • 1:30 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Nonprofit offers free heart health screenings during SXSW in Austin
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Mar 14 • 11:01 PM EDT • Health • kvue.com
How Israeli domestic politics affect the Iran war

NPR's Scott Simon asks former Israeli deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich, now at Columbia University, about Israeli domestic politics and their effect on the Iran war.

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Mar 14 • 9:36 AM EDT • Politics • kuow.org
As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

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Mar 14 • 8:42 AM EDT • Health • npr.org
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House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.

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Mar 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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CFTC Urges Prediction Markets To Partner With Sports Leagues

CFTC issued guidance and an ANPRM for event contracts. Sports—up to 90% of volume—are a focus of the guidance encouraging platforms to partner with sports leagues.

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Mar 14 • 12:52 AM EDT • Sports • forbes.com
Nonprofit coffee shop in Pittston celebrates major milestone with new business

At Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, it all started three years ago, with the hope for a more inclusive community for people with diverse abilities. Bartoli's daughter, Elle, Coffee Inclusive's Chief Amb...

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Mar 13 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?

It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.

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Mar 13 • 12:54 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
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Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations

Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in political donations.

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Mar 13 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • dallasnews.com
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Higher health insurance premiums spark interest in religious cost-share ministries

Enrollment in health care sharing ministries is on the rise in Florida, but research shows they have fewer consumer protections.

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Mar 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • wusf.org
At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities

At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.

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Mar 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • npr.org
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At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities

At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.

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Mar 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • npr.org
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A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade

A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.

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Mar 13 • 1:28 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Should the U.S. be in business of assassinating foreign leaders?

In the opening strike of their war on Iran, the US and Israel killed the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It is an exceedingly rare instance of democracies killing a foreign head of state.It’s not the first time the United States has been involved in the killing of a foreign leader, but it’s something U.S. leaders and the American public have long wrestled with. NPR’s Ryan Lucas reports. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Mallory Yu and Erika Ryan, with audio engineering by Jay Czys.It was edited by John Ketchum and Anna Yukhanov. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.

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Mar 12 • 5:31 PM EDT • Business • npr.org
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