AL JOLSON: (Singing) Swanee. How I love you, how I love you, my dear old Swanee. GORDEMER: Jolson was one of America's most famous singers in the early 20th century. He endorsed Warren Harding for president in 1920. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED COMMENTATOR: And the Babe socks it into...

Do celebrity political endorsements make a difference? A look back at history

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With polls showing former President Donald Trump slipping behind Vice President Harris in multiple states, Trump's allies are stepping on the gas to try to make up ground, according to a new NPR analysis of ad data provided in partnership with the ad-tracking firm AdImpact. Trump's campaign and outside groups...

As Harris inches ahead, the cavalry comes to Trump's aid on the airwaves

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The political conventions are over, and now the sprint to the finish in this presidential election is on. So where do things stand, and what should we look out for in the coming 70 days? NPR has a new swing state map out this morning that shows a significantly changed race since President Biden dropped out and his vice president, Kamala Harris, took his spot.

Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states

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Advocates for reproductive rights have a new champion. It's the Democratic vice presidential nominee. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) TIM WALZ: We've got a golden rule - mind your own damn business. (CHEERING) FADEL: Tim Walz is leading the charge for reproductive care on a personal level, as NPR's Jeongyoon Han...

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz has become a new messenger for reproductive rights

REEVES: We're seeing an interesting debate now in the election. The irony is that this was supposed to be an election about women and about women's rights. And, of course, it still is. But it's striking to me how much of the debate and so much of the performance almost of the election so far has actually been about competing views about masculinity and manhood. And I think that's particularly true given the changes on the Democratic side.

Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?

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Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Audio will be available later today. A federal judge has temporarily paused a Biden administration program that offers some immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens a path to citizenship without having to leave the country first.

A federal judge has paused the Biden administration’s Keeping Families Together plan

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

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One of Colorado's most beloved crop is in trouble again. Worms are infesting a type of sweet corn that's grown in a small pocket on the state's western slope. Farmers are trying new methods to fight back, including by deploying moths with a sexually transmitted disease that sterilizes future generations - yeah, moth STDs. Colorado Public Radio's Stina Sieg explains.

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president, he spoke out for reproductive rights in personal terms. In his speech, he described the struggle he and his wife went through to start a family:. "It took Gwen and I years. But we had access to fertility...

Why this writer says her son deserves a champion like Tim Walz

Peter Sagal's wife's favorite podcast is back. On each episode of How To Do Everything, underqualified hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag find overqualified experts to answer all your life questions. How do you survive quicksand? How do you plan the perfect first date? How do you count all the hairs on your head? They can't help you. But they will find someone who can.

How To Do Everything is BACK!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins talks about Israel's preemptive missile strike on the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and what might follow. And, Google's new Pixel 9 comes with new artificial intelligence capabilities. Axios' Ina Fried joins...

AI photo editing: What you see isn't what you get

It's not even September, but at a lot of stores, costumes, candy, orange everywhere and that scent of pumpkin spice. NPR's Juliana Kim explains why fall vibes crept in so early. JULIANA KIM, BYLINE: Summerween is that time of the year when major retailers start to promote all things sweater...

It's pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever

The 1-day over-the-counter treatment for vaginal yeast infections contains about 12-times the active ingredient of the 7-day treatment, which can cause some people a lot of pain and irritation. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:. If you or someone you love has ever had a yeast infection, you know it can be truly...

How yeast infection treatments can backfire

NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Mother Jones’ Maddie Oatman about her recent reporting revealing how menstrual blood has long been an overlooked source of key medical information. AILSA CHANG, HOST:. OK, we're going to take a few minutes now to talk about periods, as in the menstrual kind....

Long overlooked, menstrual blood is a treasure trove for science

Billionaire Pavel Durov, the CEO of the messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France over the weekend. French authorities have been investigating whether Telegram has facilitated illegal activities, including drug trafficking and child sexual abuse. In the U.S., Durov is less well-known than Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk, but Telegram is one of the largest messaging apps in the world. It has nearly a billion users across the globe. We're joined now by reporter Rebecca Rosman in London. And, Rebecca, I just want to start with Pavel Durov. What can you tell us about him?

Telegram's CEO has been arrested

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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A look back at Vice President Kamala Harris' memoir, 'The Truths We Hold'

On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he was stepping down from his campaign for reelection this November. Soon after, he endorsed Vice President...

A look back at Vice President Kamala Harris' memoir, 'The Truths We Hold'

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