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Trench collapses have killed hundreds of workers in the U.S. over the last decade
Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks was at a doctor’s appointment in downtown Boston one October Friday when his boss called. Mattocks was supposed to be off, but his supervisor at the drain company said he needed him to finish a job in the city. Mattocks, 53, agreed to forfeit...
Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Whenever stress at work builds, Chinese tech executive Sun Kai turns to his mother for support. Or rather, he talks with her digital avatar on a tablet device, rendered from the shoulders up by artificial intelligence to look and sound just like his flesh-and-blood mother, who died in 2018.
Opera singer Denyce Graves on diversity and highlighting hidden voices
Note: This program originally aired on Feb. 13, 2024. This week, Charlotte Talks takes a look back at some of our favorite interviews from this year. Acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves came to Charlotte to tell the story of an influential yet often overlooked voice — that of Mary Cardwell Dawson.
Alcohol monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
A father and daughter discuss the challenges she had finding her place as a Charlotte transplant
Every year, thousands of people move to the Charlotte region, and each one of them tries to find their place, their new community. It's a topic Dr. Ramu Naggapan and his daughter, Inika, know intimately. After moving here from California when Inika was in middle school, it took some time to recalibrate and discover what it means to feel "home."
Appalachian writer revisits J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Meredith McCarroll, co-editor of "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy," about the resonance and criticism of Sen. J.D. Vance's autobiography. Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk, where he does pieces on anything remotely related to arts or culture, from streamers...
Disruptions continue after IT outage affects millions around the globe
Disruptions caused by Friday’s global tech outage continued into Saturday, as employees of airlines, banks, hospitals and other crucial businesses worked to catch up from the backlog caused by the historic technological meltdown that affected 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide. Airlines were playing the biggest catchup game, after carriers...
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen days after drone attack on Tel Aviv
The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had struck targets in the Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen, close to the port city of Hodeidah, following the months-long series of Houthi attacks on Israeli targets. Those included a drone assault on Tel Aviv Friday that killed an Israeli citizen and injured 10 others.
The CDC issues a warning after at least 2 deaths in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
At least two people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized in connection with a listeria outbreak linked to meat sold at U.S. deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Twenty-eight people have been hospitalized in 12 states, the CDC said Friday. But the federal health...
Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank Israeli settlements are unlawful
A drone attack came into Israel from over the Mediterranean Sea and struck near the Tel Aviv beachfront. Separately, the U.N's highest court said Jewish settlements in the West Bank are unlawful. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition...
Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. A Las Vegas group is helping
Heat is again scorching parts of the West this weekend, with warnings in Oregon, Washington, Montana, California and Nevada. In Las Vegas, homeless people are especially at risk. And as KNPR's Anne Davis reports, efforts to help only go so far. UNIDENTIFIED OUTREACH WORKER: Hello in camp. Anybody home? Help...
Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected
UNIDENTIFIED CROWD: (Chanting) No Donald. No Joe. Genocide has got to go. BAKER: Organizers had expected over 5,000 people might show up, but attendance ended up being more like half that, possibly due to new safety concerns after the attempted assassination of former President Trump a couple of days earlier. Nadine Seiler flew in from Waldorf, Md., determined to protest the former president throughout the entire four-day convention with an anti-Trump T-shirt and banner and bright-blue eyelashes.
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley discusses the band's existential new album
GLASS ANIMALS: (Singing) That's just one more thing about you I don't need in my life. Never gave me goodbye, but you were gone in high school. SIMON: Dave Bayley joins us now from New York. And, Mr. Bayley, I bet a lot of people say this to you, it's so bleeping good to talk to you.
The FDA misses its deadline again to propose a ban on formaldehyde in hair products
The Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to ban the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the market in the U.S. has been pushed back yet again. The deadline for the agency's proposal, at this time, still remains unclear. The FDA's proposed rule...
Trump's close call: A detailed time line
The July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has stunned the country as it approaches Election Day on Nov. 5. Here is an in-depth look at the events surrounding the shooting that wounded Trump at a Butler, Pa., political rally. Leading up to the rally. Over several months...
How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state
There is a parcel of land hidden away in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950. Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods, featuring a deep ravine with a meandering creek and fields of grasses and wildflowers, for three weeks of developing lifelong friendships, mosquito bites, campfires and immersion into Ukrainian scouting culture.
Netflix ends its cheapest ad-free subscription
Netflix is removing its cheapest ad-free plan for subscribers in the U.S. and France. The change was announced Thursday as part of the streaming giant's second-quarter earnings report. The basic plan was $11.99 per month, and had already been phased out for subscribers in Canada and the U.K. The company...
What we saw at the RNC in Milwaukee
Four days, dozens of speakers and many balloons later, the 2024 Republican National Convention is officially over. Former President Trump officially accepted the GOP's presidential nomination. Trump broke the record for the longest convention acceptance speech. Take a look at what our photographers captured.
Soda cans are exploding on Southwest flights due to sky-high temperatures
Summer temperatures across the U.S. are so high that they’ve created problems at cruising altitude, causing some overheated beverages to burst midair on a number of Southwest Airlines flights. Many of the airports where Southwest has a large presence — such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Houston and...
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