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Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says

National Public Radio 14 Aug 2025
Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy. (Image credit. Julio Cortez) ....
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Say bye-bye to the beeps and boops of AOL's dial-up internet service

National Public Radio 12 Aug 2025
AOL debuted the service in 1991. Dial-up has largely been replaced by broadband internet. (Image credit. Mark Lennihan) ....
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Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?

National Public Radio 09 Aug 2025
Plans for the bridge were first approved in the 1970s, but have stopped and started over the decades. (Image credit. Stretto di Messina) ....
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Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

National Public Radio 09 Aug 2025
The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind. (Image credit. Preston Dyches) ....
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AI companies are targeting students. Here's how that's changing studying

National Public Radio 06 Aug 2025
Students are increasingly using AI tools to help with — and do — their homework. Here's how older online study services, students and professors are adapting ....
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Best Monster Books That Question Heroes and Villains

New York Times 31 Jul 2025
The fantasy author Ayana Gray recommends gripping novels where the monsters are heroes, villains and everything in between ... .
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How effective is 'precooling' your home during off-peak hours? It depends

National Public Radio 23 Jul 2025
Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer. (Image credit. George Frey) ....
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248612 AYANA JOYNER

Reflector 29 Jun 2025
JOYNER, AYANA JAKI 06/28/2025 ... .
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Book Review: ‘The Nimbus,’ by Robert P. Baird

New York Times 24 Jun 2025
Set among divinity school professors unsure of just what they believe, Robert P. Baird’s satirical novel, “The Nimbus,” strains for the heavenly ... .
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Taft Museum selects Ayana Ross as 2026 Duncanson Artist

The Cincinnati Herald 20 Jun 2025
The Taft Museum of Art has selected visual artist Ayana Ross as the 2026 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence ... Ayana Ross is a visual artist whose work combines traditional oil painting methods, using ...
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Goliath the Gal�pagos tortoise celebrated his first Father's Day and 135th birthday

National Public Radio 18 Jun 2025
Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't successful until earlier this month. (Image credit. AP) ....
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'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide to coincide with military parade

National Public Radio 14 Jun 2025
The coalition of organizations behind the protests say the parade is being fueled by Trump's ego. The parade, which is not formally linked to Trump, will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. (Image credit. Jacquelyn Martin) ....
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Drag performers plan to protest Trump's attendance of 'Les Mis' at the Kennedy Center

National Public Radio 11 Jun 2025
The drag performers are expected to attend the musical alongside Trump, who after changing leadership at the Kennedy Center, said he would end drag shows there. (Image credit. AP) ....
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Protests against ICE have continued in LA into the week. Here's what to know

National Public Radio 10 Jun 2025
LAPD said while the protests have mostly been peaceful, some violence has occurred. Though, several officials have rebuffed the president's intervention, saying they have it handled. (Image credit. Eric Thayer) ....
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Thrilling Fantasy Books That Reimagine Myths and Folklore

New York Times 07 Jun 2025
Drawing on folklore traditions from around the world, these thrilling and entertaining books put fresh spins on classic tales ... .
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