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Gender inequality protesters in Iceland refused to do work for a day — even childcare
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Freyja Steingrímsdóttir, the communications director for the Icelandic Federation of Public Workers. The union helped organize a strike to protest gender inequality.
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Salman Rushdie tells of the violent attack that nearly killed him in memoir 'Knife'
In his new memoir, Salman Rushdie writes about the young man who leapt from the audience and stabbed and almost killed him in August of 2022. He also describes his love for his wife, Eliza.
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'New York Times' Reporters Explain How They United Women, Helping Trigger #MeToo
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey talk of the challenges of getting women who alleged they were sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein to go public — and of the secret settlements detailed in She Said.
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Prediction
Our panelists predict what will be Prince Harry and Megan Markle's favorite wedding present.
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Demand Is High For Mexico's Magnificent Mangoes
Mexico says it is now the world's largest exporter of fresh mangoes. India still holds the No. 1 position in overall mango production. One out of every 20 mangoes consumed in the world now comes from Mexico.
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Allison Russell: Tiny Desk Concert
Russell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.
How do painted lady butterflies travel such long distances?
Painted lady butterflies are flying more than 2,600 miles over the Atlantic Ocean without stopping, one of the longest recorded journeys ever taken by a flying insect.
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Federal Reserve Expected To Raise Interest Rates For First Time In 7 Years
The Federal Reserve has held interest rates at super low levels for years in an effort to bolster the economy, but it is expected to raise rates for the first time in seven years this week.
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Native Americans Tell Their Own Superhero Stories At Indigenous Comic Con
The second annual Indigenous Comic Con was held in Albuquerque, N.M., this month. It brought together indigenous comic book creators, game designers, actors and even an astronaut.
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New Mexico's Ski Lift Pitch Matches Entrepreneurs With Investors
The elevator pitch is one way to quickly promote your business. In New Mexico, where elevations reach 13,000 feet, they have a different method: the ski lift pitch competition.
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