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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Boogaloo movement
Community

Facebook bans violent ‘boogaloo’ groups, not the term itself

The move by Facebook designates the extremist network as a dangerous organization similar to the Islamic State group and white supremacists, both of which are already banned.

5 years ago

As coronavirus cases persist and some states even backtrack their reopening plans, essential workers have flooded social media with calls for hazard pay.
NPR
Community

When essential workers earn less than the jobless: ‘We put the country on our back’

Boosted unemployment checks have created a bizarre distortion in the labor market, where holding on to a job doesn't guarantee being financially better off than losing one.

5 years ago

Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles stands empty in an aerial view from late May. Games will resume in late July. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

No spitting: MLB unveils some new rules due to the coronavirus

MLB announced Monday that it would shift some of its in-game rules, making significant and historic changes.

5 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Dem climate plan would end greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

The election-year plan backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders is less ambitious than the sweeping Green New Deal.

5 years ago

Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration employees Willie Townsend, left, and Joe Brown, attach a Mississippi state flag to the harness before raising it over the Capitol grounds in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, June 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Politics & Policy

With a pen stroke, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag

Mississippi has faced increasing pressure to change its flag since protests against racial injustice have focused attention on Confederate symbols in recent weeks.

5 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden: Trump has a ‘lot to answer for’ on Russian bounties

Biden stopped short of saying Trump had violated his oath of office or should face any consequences from Congress, which has already impeached him.

5 years ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other government health officials will testify on Tuesday before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
NPR
Health

‘Going to be very disturbing’: Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci voiced his concerns to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which convened to discuss plans for reopening schools and offices.

5 years ago

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a news conference earlier this week in Geneva.
NPR
Health

WHO chief on COVID-19 pandemic: ‘The worst is yet to come’

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the solution is the same as it has been since the early days of the pandemic: "Test, trace, isolate and quarantine."

5 years ago

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge
Health

Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge

Contact tracers say it's exponentially more difficult now that many restaurants, bars and gyms are full, and people are gathering with family and friends.

5 years ago

The flag of the state of Mississippi flies in front of the Mississippi State Capitol dome on Jan. 10, 2019. Lawmakers have voted to remove and replace the flag.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

Mississippi state lawmakers voted to remove and redesign the 126-year-old state flag, which includes the Confederate battle emblem. The governor said he will sign the measure.

5 years ago

Michael Neff
Health

Bar owners worry as coronavirus surges in their workplaces

Bars and restaurants across the country are struggling with tough decisions on whether to remain open or shut down as confirmed cases surge in their areas.

5 years ago

One type of facial covering that exercisers often use is the neck gaiter or buff: a tube of fabric that slides over the head and can be pulled up to cover the nose and mouth.
NPR
Health

Masks and the outdoor exerciser: Advice for runners, bikers, walkers, hikers

You’ve probably seen folks getting a bit of exercise with masks on, with masks slipped down around their neck — and with no mask at all. What do the experts suggest?

5 years ago

Cars line up for coronavirus testing outside of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida is one of many states reporting spikes in COVID-19 cases in recent days, as the number of confirmed cases worldwide tops 10 million.
NPR
Health

Global COVID-19 deaths top 500,000; cases top 10 million

More than 2.5 million of confirmed cases are in the U.S. The countries with the next highest totals are Brazil, Russia, India and the United Kingdom.

5 years ago

Face mask
Politics & Policy

What to wear: Feds’ mixed messages on masks sow confusion

To be clear: The CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump denies briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops

Per a NYT report, American intelligence officials concluded months ago that Russian officials offered rewards for successful attacks on American service-members last year.

5 years ago

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