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All this week, we've been hearing from newly naturalized citizens about what it means to them to be an American. We've heard the stories of people from Belize, Brazil and Mexico, from the U.K. and the Democratic Republic of Congo. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:. For our final story during this Independence...

Stories of new U.S. citizens: A Canadian on what it now means to be an American

Between the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere, the floods and droughts amplified by climate change, viral misinformation and actual viruses, the world is facing multiple crises at once, right now. If there's any good news in here, philosophers and historians have long argued that a crisis is what spurs change, enough change to transform a society. But how big does a crisis have to be to provoke radical social change? Well, Oxford University social philosopher Roman Krznaric set out to answer that question in a book called "History For Tomorrow." Welcome.

How big crisis has to be to provoke radical social change, according to a philosopher

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He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

The Hill

Although 80 world democracies rejected that approach, the largest democracies of Latin America looked atomized, small, and faint-hearted in the face of a great and extraordinary threat to humanity and world peace.

Opinion: Brazil, Mexico and Colombia say no to peace and yes to Putin

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

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Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China’s role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to build more weapons. And they are right to focus on China’s position of...

Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine

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The Yasen-class Kazan is a highly capable submarine, and its strike and stealth capabilities missiles have raised concerns in the West.

The Russian submarine that just showed up off of Cuba is one of a new class of subs that has worried the US and NATO for years

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Audio will be available later today. Voters in France cast ballots Sunday in a runoff election between a far-right party and a coalition of moderate and centrist parties.

Voters in France will cast their ballots in a run-off election

Tatyana Bakalchuk founded Russian e-commerce retailer Wildberries from her apartment while on maternity leave. It made her a billionaire.

Meet Russia's richest woman, a self-made billionaire who founded her e-commerce company on maternity leave

Hey America, sorry we missed your birthday. In the absence of any gift ideas from you — why can you never decide what you want? — we tried to get you a calm presidential election and peaceful transfer of power. When those didn't qualify for Prime shipping, we...

She ate HOW many hot dogs? He wore WHAT on his head? Find out in the quiz

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

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Last year, the FBI recorded an all-time high in cybercrimes, representing billions in potential losses. Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi of NPR's Planet Money brings us one victim's story. ALEXI HOROWITZ-GHAZI, BYLINE: Francis is a white-collar worker in her 40s - lives in New York. And we're only going to use her first...

After being scammed, one woman tries to get her money back

A landslide victory in Britain for a party that hasn't won an election since Tony Blair. The next British prime minister will be Keir Starmer from the center left Labour Party, who spoke early this morning. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) KEIR STARMER: Change begins now. (CHEERING) INSKEEP: Literally true. There's...

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The Baltic states and Poland are urging the EU to build further defenses to protect the bloc from Russia's hybrid threats, per Reuters.

4 NATO countries are calling for a defense line along Europe's 700-mile border with Russia and Belarus

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us to break down how that decision could lead to authoritarianism. And, air conditioning can be a matter of life and death. But some people in the U.S. are turning it off to limit their environmental impact. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports.

The trouble with air conditioning as the planet gets hotter

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

For most people, working five days a week is plenty. How about six?. Greece enacted a new employment law this week that lays out a six-day workweek — at a time when dozens of other countries are increasingly seeing positive results from experiments with four-day workweeks. Law 5053/2023, passed...

Greece's new 6-day workweek law takes effect, bucking a trend

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Kansas City, KS

A Kansas businessman has admitted to unlawfully exporting sensitive aviation technology to Russian companies, in direct violation of US sanctions. Kansas Businessman Guilty of Exporting Aviation Technology to Russian Companies. A Kansas City suburb resident, Douglas Edward Robertson, has become the second business executive in Kansas to admit guilt in...

Right wing movements are growing in Europe. How do they differ from those in the U.S.?

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