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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Harvard economics professor Raj Chetty about new research showing increased economic mobility among Black adults who grew up poor.

The racial income gap has narrowed for Black Americans, new research shows

A new study suggests fish may swim together in turbulent water to conserve energy.

Researchers have a new idea about why fish swim in schools.

The internet of animals, it's a global initiative to tag, track and learn about animal movement around the world.

A network dubbed the internet of animals is helping track migrating critters

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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The swimming competition concluded with another two silver medals, while Australia’s high jumpers excelled at the Stade de France and Noah Lyles won a thrilling men’s 100m race 

Paris 2024 Olympics: what you missed overnight in Australia on day nine of the Games

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Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

This follows the weeks of protests over job quotas that saw clashes between protestors and ruling party supporters, and several instances of police brutality. The death toll from the crackdown ran into hundreds, and precipitated calls for Hasina’s resignation.

Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests

Chicago, IL

College and high school student leaders from across the country came together at a Chicago summit to discuss political issues, and promote constructive dialogue as a way to bridge polarizing divides.

Chicago summit promotes constructive dialogue as a way to bridge polarizing divides

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Hurricane Debby made landfall Monday morning causing major power outages and flooding throughout the Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

Hurricane Debby made landfall in southeast U.S., causing flooding and power outages

NPR's Ailsa Chang spoke with Shahidul Alam, a photojournalist, writer and activist based in Dhaka, about the longtime prime minister of Bangladesh fleeing amid protests.

Arrested 6 years ago, Bangladeshi journalist reflects on prime minister resigning

Bangladesh's army chief says he'll form an interim government after the long-serving prime minister fled the country amid outrage over violent crackdowns against students.

A look at Bangladesh's new chapter

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention behavioral risk factor surveillance program shows almost 40% of Kentuckians aren’t getting enough sleep. An Eastern Kentucky University professor says a key part of the problem lies within the body’s internal clock.

EKU Professor says it is important to keep a 24 hour sleep cycle in timely shape

Sporting events such as the Olympics are known to create memorable moments and give rise to trends that turn into traditions. For instance, swapping jerseys remains a tradition in soccer while athletes in the Olympics are known to bite their medals as part of a custom. As the internet buzzes with interesting updates from the Paris 2024 Olympics, one thing that grabbed huge attention is the "Olympic pin trading" trend. Not only athletes but also staff and sports fans are ardently collecting and trading various countries' pins and showing them off on social media. Apart from the official country pins, specialized pins from sponsors, hosting cities, and even athletes themselves are being traded. Turns out, this tradition is not that new and goes all the way back to the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, as per CBS Sunday Morning producer Roman Feeser.

Olympic pin-collecting tradition becomes a trend and here's the pin most sought after by athletes

Is there anything to the social media craze for using magnesium supplements to help you get to sleep?

Magnesium is social media's new favorite magic aid for sleep. Here's what science says

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Patrick White, who lost his cousin in the Sept. 11 attacks, about the Defense Secretary's decision to revoke a plea deal with the accused 9/11 plotters.

With 9/11 plea deals revoked, victim's families face uncertainty

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Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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Boxer Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba will become the Refugee Olympic Team's first medalist after winning her women's 75-kilogram quarterfinal on Sunday.

Boxer Cindy Ngamba to be Refugee Olympic Team's 1st medalist

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti -- French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing while Caroline Marks from the United States won the women's surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Cheers and tears erupted from boats floating near the wave and crowds of...

French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Bangladeshi politics expert Ali Riaz, a professor at Illinois State, about protests in Bangladesh that led to score of deaths over the weekend.

Antigovernment protesters demand the prime minister of Bangladesh resign

NPR's Juana Summers talks with 18-year-old Olympic skateboarder Minna Stess about her journey in the sport.

Olympian Minna Stess talks about her skateboarding journey and her first Games

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