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With gas prices soaring over the Ukraine war, here's a plan to cut oil consumption

Friday, March 18, 2022

From cutting highway speed limits to launching car-free Sundays in big cities, the International Energy Agency proposes to cut the demand for oil by as much as 2.7 million barrels per day.

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Dyeing the Chicago River green is a St. Patrick's Day tradition. How did it start?

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

For 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.

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A third of U.S. adults are struggling to get a good night's rest, a survey finds

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

A recently released Gallup poll finds that high stress is a particular barrier to restful sleep, with younger people the most affected.

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A moment with Ronaldo made Brady fans think he was coming out of retirement

Monday, March 14, 2022

A quick exchange with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was enough to fuel speculation that Tom Brady might not really be retiring from the NFL.

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The letter Z is becoming a symbol of Russia's war in Ukraine. But what does it mean?

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

It has become a symbol of the Russian invasion, painted on military vehicles, printed on T-shirts and widely distributed through social media in support of Moscow's war.

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A Russian gymnast faces disciplinary action for wearing a 'Z' symbol on a podium

Monday, March 07, 2022

The letter has become widely regarded as a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian military vehicles participating in the invasion have donned the letter.

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Distribution of white supremacist propaganda is increasingly coordinated, ADL says

Thursday, March 03, 2022

Last year's numbers were the second highest since the Anti-Defamation League began tracking such incidents in 2017 and represented increasing levels of coordination and mobilization, the ADL says.

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A JetBlue pilot was removed from the cockpit and registered 0.17% on a breathalyzer

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

The pilot was passing through airport security when a Transportation Security Administration officer noticed he was acting drunk. He was given a breathalyzer test.

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A Russian warship tells Ukrainian soldiers to surrender. They profanely refuse

Friday, February 25, 2022

The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. says all 13 defenders on the island were killed during the fighting. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails them as heroes.

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Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help

Friday, February 25, 2022

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

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A German soccer team is removing a Russian logo from jerseys over the Ukraine attacks

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The logo of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom is being removed. The team said the logo will be replaced by lettering reading "Schalke 04" instead following what it called "recent developments."

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Some players use their Super Bowl platform to make a super impact in their community

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Some Rams and Bengals have seized their moment on football's biggest stage to make an impact long after they have left the field.

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Here's how to best protect your home from freezing temperatures

Saturday, February 05, 2022

Icy winter weather can mean frozen pipes or roof damage. Here are some helpful tips for getting your home through the colder months of the year.

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The Bengals find some luck in the Year of the Tiger, and Cincinnati is celebrating

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Fans in Cincinnati are ecstatic over their win against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. The team's victory coincides with the Lunar New Year and a cleansing of bad history.

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Leila Fadel is newest NPR host at Morning Edition and Up First

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Fadel is named the fourth host of Morning Edition, joining cohosts Steve Inskeep, Rachel Martin and A Martinez. She replaces Noel King.

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Santa Claus is coming to town and he's busier than ever

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Santa Claus performers are working from dawn to late in the evening as they try to meet the pent-up demand for appearances, while dealing with retirements and deaths among their ranks.

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Disney appoints its first female board chair

Thursday, December 02, 2021

Susan Arnold has been elected as chairman of the Walt Disney Co. Arnold will be the first woman to hold the position at Disney.

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American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted

Saturday, November 27, 2021

The 25% tariff on U.S. whiskey will be removed in January. Gone too will be the tariffs on U.S. motorcycles and denim, all levied during the Trump administration's trade battle with the E.U.

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