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LISTEN: Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them
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LISTEN: Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into your home, how to ripen fruit without attracting them and how to trap them.

LISTEN: Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

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Looking ahead to the DNC, the Harris-Walz campaign prepares for a defining moment

The state of the presidential race is a far cry from what it was just a few months ago. Vice President Kamala Harris's rise to the top of the Democratic ticket has sparked waves of excitement, and some tension, among democratic leaders and voters across the country.

Looking ahead to the DNC, the Harris-Walz campaign prepares for a defining moment

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What is the Strategy Behind Ukraine's Assault Into Russia?

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What is the Strategy Behind Ukraine's Assault Into Russia?

Ukraine's attack into Russian territory surprised many. Including, it would seem, the Russians themselves. But what are the strategic goals Ukraine is hoping to achieve with this move? We hear from a retired U.S. lieutenant general.

What is the Strategy Behind Ukraine's Assault Into Russia?

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What Trump's time as president tells us about his promise of mass deportations

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What Trump's time as president tells us about his promise of mass deportations

Donald Trump is pledging to go further on immigration than he did in his first term as president, if he is re-elected in November.

What Trump's time as president tells us about his promise of mass deportations

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Youth in Charge in Bangladesh

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Youth in Charge in Bangladesh

Earlier this month a youth-led movement helped topple the government of an autocratic prime minister in Bangladesh. Now students sweep broken glass, direct traffic, and join the government. But can they rebuild a country? We go to the streets of Dhaka.

Youth in Charge in Bangladesh

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The Opposition in Venezuela is Afraid

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The Opposition in Venezuela is Afraid

Following a disputed election in Venezuela, autocratic president Nicolàs Maduro is cracking down on the opposition. Thousands have been arrested and lawmakers are threatening social media sites and planning to close down civic groups. We hear from opponents of Maduro.

The Opposition in Venezuela is Afraid

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A new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talk starts this week. Is anything different this time?

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A new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talk starts this week. Is anything different this time?

So often, telling the story of the Israel-Hamas war is reduced to a catalog of numbers.

A new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talk starts this week. Is anything different this time?

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Sick of customer service bots and subscription headaches? There's a plan for that

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Sick of customer service bots and subscription headaches? There's a plan for that

This week, the Biden administration announced it is taking on more of what it calls "everyday headaches and hassles that waste Americans' time and money."

Sick of customer service bots and subscription headaches? There's a plan for that

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How is the plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert related to ISIS-K?

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How is the plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert related to ISIS-K?

Three Taylor Swift concerts were canceled in Austria this week, after authorities foiled planned attacks on the venue.

How is the plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert related to ISIS-K?

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The Root Cause of the Race Riots in the UK

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The Root Cause of the Race Riots in the UK

For over a week race riots have broken out in the United Kingdom, mostly in smaller, poorer, less diverse cities. The violence has been stoked by misinformation and disinformation online. Our reporter travels to one of the places that saw mob violence to understand why it's happening.

The Root Cause of the Race Riots in the UK

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How Team U.S.A. weightlifter Olivia Reeves became a gold-medal favorite

Team U.S.A. weighlifter Olivia Reeves has her eyes on setting a world record and winning a medal as she makes her Olympic debut. Melissa Golden hide caption

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How Team U.S.A. weightlifter Olivia Reeves became a gold-medal favorite

Ever since women began competing in weightlifting in the Olympics, in the year 2000, only one American woman has won a gold medal.

How Team U.S.A. weightlifter Olivia Reeves became a gold-medal favorite

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner was kicked out of multiple schools. This is what she learned

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner was kicked out of multiple schools. This is what she learned

Taffy Brodesser-Akner built her journalism career with her incisive celebrity profiles and then found additional success with two novels that examine wealth and class, including this year's Long Island Compromise. She and Rachel talk about what makes fame and fortune so compelling, whether some people are just innately restless, and longing for a conversation with a burning bush.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner was kicked out of multiple schools. This is what she learned

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Can Olympic swimmers blame the pool for fewer records this year?

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Can Olympic swimmers blame the pool for fewer records this year?

In the last week, we've seen swimmers diving headfirst into the 2024 Paris Olympics pool, limbs gracefully slicing through the water. And yet, world and Olympic records weren't broken at quite the rate some expected, leading many on social media to speculate: Was the pool the culprit? With the help of NPR correspondents Bill Chappell and Brian Mann, we investigate.

Can Olympic swimmers blame the pool for fewer records this year?

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Protests Force Bangladesh's Longest-Serving Prime Minister to Flee

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Protests Force Bangladesh's Longest-Serving Prime Minister to Flee

This week the prime minister of Bangladesh fled the country by helicopter, forced out by a protest movement that started peacefully but became violent. We hear from our correspondent about the events that lead to this dramatic change in government. And we hear reaction from a journalist who had been jailed 6 years ago for criticizing that government.

Protests Force Bangladesh's Longest-Serving Prime Minister to Flee

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Can Tim Walz secure Midwestern swing states? That's what Democrats are hoping

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Can Tim Walz secure Midwestern swing states? That's what Democrats are hoping

Kamala Harris has tapped Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. Democrats hope he can secure Midwestern swing states.

Can Tim Walz secure Midwestern swing states? That's what Democrats are hoping

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Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point

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Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point

If you're not entrenched in the world of video games, you might not realize how much real actors have to do with modern gaming.

Video game performers are on strike — and AI is the sticking point

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Abby Wambach has won 2 gold medals. She says real success came later

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Abby Wambach has won 2 gold medals. She says real success came later

As the U.S. women's national soccer team's all time top goal scorer, Abby Wambach knows what it feels like to win. She's brought home a World Cup and multiple Olympic gold medals, but she says true success comes after the podium. She and Rachel talk about forgiving yourself, how a little narcissism isn't a bad thing, and why she wants to be forgotten.

Abby Wambach has won 2 gold medals. She says real success came later

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Ani DiFranco wants you to know she's more than a '90s feminist cult icon

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Ani DiFranco wants you to know she's more than a '90s feminist cult icon

Musician Ani DiFranco has never stopped growing as an artist. In the last year alone, she starred in the Broadway production of Hadestown, was featured in a documentary about her life and career, and released her 23rd album. She and Rachel talk about reinventing yourself in middle age, finding power in scaring people, and the magic of a late-night hamburger.

Ani DiFranco wants you to know she's more than a '90s feminist cult icon

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A Story About Witches in Ukraine
Julia Weber

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A Story About Witches in Ukraine

A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. And even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play's takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukrainians. We hear from actors and audience members.

A Story About Witches in Ukraine

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A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of espionage, stands inside a glass defendants' cage during the verdict announcement at the Sverdlovsk Regional Court in Yekaterinburg on July 19, 2024. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images) Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia

Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on charges of espionage. His employer and the U.S. government have said he is innocent and the trial is a sham. We hear the latest from Moscow and reaction from the U.S.

A U.S. Journalist is Sentenced in Russia

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USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

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USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

In 2017, the Larry Nassar scandal rocked the Olympic community.

USA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?

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