Mountain View, CA

The fall to-do list is long: There are apples to be picked, Oktoberfest beers to sip, elections to vote in, and of course — so many new books to read! We sorted through the current and upcoming releases to find 16 titles you should watch out for this fall. Dive in!

Here are the new books we're looking forward to this fall

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been over four decades since the demise of beloved actor Milburn Stone, best known as Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams on TV's Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975). The Emmy-winning Stone died of a heart attack in La Jolla, CA on June 12, 1980. This is his life story.

In Memory of Milburn Stone ('Doc' from TV's 'Gunsmoke'): 44 Years After His Fatal Heart Attack

There is expected to be a lot of demand for manufacturing jobs in the coming decade, but many of those positions will be left unfilled. So Darnell Epps set out to close that gap by connecting employers with workers and showing potential workers what's appealing about these jobs. Today, we dig into Darnell Epps' journey through both law school and trade school.

Why aren't more people taking on the trades?

California State

As intense heat is baking Southern California, a team of volunteers at Joshua Tree National Park is trying to prevent heat-related accidents. It's been over 120 degrees during the day in some parts of California. And at Joshua Tree National Park, a team of volunteers is standing by to protect people who venture into the desert anyway. From KVCR in San Bernardino, Madison Aument reports.

Hikers are still venturing out to the desert despite the record heat

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Lot of investors were holding their breath this morning for a jobs report which is now out. The report shows that employers added 142,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%. So what does all that mean? NPR's Scott Horsley joins us now, as he often does. Scott, good morning.

The highly anticipated August jobs report ended up being mixed

It’s the beginning of the school year, and many college students are arriving on campuses ready to begin their university journey, make new friends and have some fun. But this exciting new chapter can have a darker side. College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging — that...

Worried about your drink getting spiked? Here are some safety tips

It's the TED Radio Hour from NPR. I'm Manoush Zomorodi. On the show today, the State of Fashion, which, of course, includes shopping. And for many of us today, that means shopping online. APARNA MEHTA: I have shopped for every single thing online. Anything and everything that I can purchase,...

What really happens to the clothes we send back

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Last month, we shared tips on how to save money at the supermarket from Beth Moncel, founder of the cooking blog Budget Bytes. She advised shoppers to look up weekly deals, be wary of bulk buying and stick to the grocery list.

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

Rochester Hills, MI

LEILA FADEL, BYLINE: For some kids with chronic illness, socializing and finding independence can be a huge challenge - a challenge one middle school student from Michigan set out to share with other young people in a podcast. Her story is this year's middle school grand prize winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Here's NPR's Sequoia Carrillo with her story.

Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Former drug users and advocates for people who use drugs asked the Denver City Council Monday to act and open a safe injection center for drug users. Several people spoke during the public comment period. The council adopted a proclamation supporting drug users later in the meeting. Kevin Flynn was absent.

Denver drug users, advocates decry overdose, ask for injection center

Hello, hello. I'm Brittany Luse, and you're listening to IT'S BEEN A MINUTE from NPR, a show about what's going on in culture and why it doesn't happen by accident. LUSE: This week, we're connecting the dots between AI essays, teenage ennui and Bill Gates. I know, I know. How are all of these things connected? Well, we're going to find out with NPR Education Desk correspondent and senior editor Cory Turner and Karin Klein, education reporter and author of "Rethinking College." Cory, Karin, welcome to IT'S BEEN A MINUTE.

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In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, protests erupted across the country, calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. As tens of thousands took to the streets some of America's largest corporations joined the call for racial justice and reacted by incorporating the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring, retaining and promoting talent.

The rise and fall of the DEI movement

This is a mind-blowing statistic. A quarter of a million people in the United States - 250,000 people in the United States - wear electronic ankle monitors in lieu of serving prison time. Such a big number, it makes me want to just look down on my own ankles just to check. I think I'm OK. One of those 250,000 people will be a contestant later this month on the ABC reality show "Dancing With The Stars." NPR's Neda Ulaby reports.

You'll be able to spot Anna Delvey on 'Dancing With the Star' by her ankle monitor

Georgia State

DeanLand

(This is a first person, true account of a recent internet scam. All details included are factual. Though their business name was used nefariously by scammers, Dick's Sporting Goods was NOT involved in this incident.)

Inbox Scammers Exposed: My Recent Internet Fraud Experience

North Carolina State

Asheville, NC

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Why Asheville, North Carolina, is such a hot culinary destination — and where to eat when you visit. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has once again claimed the top spot in Yelp's 2022 survey of the best cities for foodies, a title it also held in 2020.

North Carolina City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S. — Here's Why

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E-cigarette use is declining — even as the industry eyes teens for new products

E-cigarettes hit the market about 20 years ago. They became all the rage among teenagers, and vaping became a verb. Now a new survey, out just...

E-cigarette use is declining — even as the industry eyes teens for new products

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