Colorado State

Olathe, CO

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

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Herbie J Pilato

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

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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Paisley Marten

This article contains AI-generated imagery. Separated by four millennia and a distance of two thousand miles, two striking images of seven-headed beasts connect through the threads of Near Eastern religious beliefs and symbols. One originates from the Christian tradition, representing the fearsome Beast of the Book of Revelation, while the other hails from ancient Sumeria, showcasing the Sumerian deity Ninurta in a fierce battle against a serpent. Though distinct in context and time, these artifacts share a common heritage of symbolism and belief, revealing the enduring power of mythological motifs across civilizations.

Seven-Headed Beasts: Unraveling the Ancient Conflict Between Christian Revelation and Sumerian Myth

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

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!

Interesting Engineering

Through a combination of military might, advanced engineering, and adaptation, the Roman Empire managed to become one of the largest empires the world has ever seen.

Roma Invicta: Why were the Romans so good at war?

Charlotte, NC

Over the past three decades, it remained a mystery who drove the car that struck and killed 52-year-old Ruth Buchanan as she attempted to cross a street in Charlotte, N.C. Even though police knew the car's license plate number and what it looked like, the vehicle turned out to be stolen and the investigation reached a standstill. The case would have stayed cold indefinitely if not for modern DNA tools.

She was struck by a car during the holidays in 1989. DNA just helped find the driver

Alabama State

Selma, AL

The new school year has started with tragedy at two Alabama high schools, where teenage football players have died in the past two weeks. On Friday, Caden Tellier, 16, suffered a severe head injury while playing quarterback in the opening game for John T. Morgan Academy in Selma. His death was announced the next day.

A high school quarterback dies after brain injury, Alabama’s 2nd death in 2 weeks

It's almost Labor Day, and that means the end of cucumber season, so if you're trying to throw together a few more summer salads, listen up. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) LOGAN MOFFITT: Sometimes, you need to eat an entire cucumber. This is the best way to do it. MICHEL MARTIN,...

People on the internet are going cuckoo for -- cucumbers?

Near the heart of the persecution suffered by the (mostly) women who have been accused of witchcraft is the practice of demonology—a theological science. Gibson explores the ways the idea took hold and changed over time. And the thing is, it’s still with us today. Marion Gibson |...

A History of Witchcraft in Thirteen Trials

Minnesota State

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

Time to show your economic history skills based on what we’ve covered in Planet Money Summer School 2024: An Incomplete Economic History of the World. Make it through the quiz, and receive a — and we cannot stress this enough — totally fake (yet well-earned) diploma.

Quiz: Do you know your economic history?

This article may contain some AI-generated imagery. I didn't include this in my previous article because I felt it needed its own space, not a shared space. Messianic Judaism is a movement that blends Christianity and Judaism in a way that defies traditional religious boundaries and has sparked controversy and debate. It’s a fusion that challenges the norms of both faiths, demanding attention in its own right.

Messianic Judaism: The Unsettling Fusion of Christianity and Jewish Identity

The United States may be the birthplace of the blues, but Philadelphia-born blues singer Davina Robinson found them somewhere far, far away from the U.S., in Japan. Robinson launched her music career after moving to Osaka, where she found an unexpected community of jazz and blues musicians. Since then, she's released an album, several singles, and won the U.K. Songwriting Contest in the blues category in 2020.

Sense of Place: How American singer Davina Robinson found the blues in Osaka

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

Plants have played a significant role in spiritual and religious practices throughout history. Their unique qualities and symbolic meanings have made them integral to various rituals, traditions, and beliefs around the world. From sacred groves to temple gardens, these plants are revered for their spiritual significance and their ability to connect humanity with the divine. This article explores 30 plants that hold spiritual and religious importance, providing a rich tapestry of cultural and botanical knowledge.

Plants with Spiritual and Religious Significance

The fourteenth amendment was ratified after the Civil War, and it's packed full of lofty phrases like due process, equal protection, and liberty. But what do those words really guarantee us?. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:. The 14th Amendment has shaped huge parts of American life. It's been invoked in a wide...

The story of how the 14th Amendment has remade America – and how America has remade the 14th.

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

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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'Interpretations of Love' is debut novel for 82-year-old author

Jane Campbell made a splash with her first book, Cat Brushing, a collection of provocative stories about older women still very much in touch with the...

'Interpretations of Love' is debut novel for 82-year-old author

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