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Leaf it behind: Why experts say we need to stop eating lettuce
People have been avoiding lettuce this summer. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel, who says we really should just skip the lettuce, permanently.
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Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily on tax cuts and border security.
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The resale market for sneakers is tanking. Is 2026 the end of the sneakerhead era?
Some sneaker resellers are despairing as once pricey pairs now sit on shelves unsold. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Mike Sykes II from the Business of Fashion about the changing market for sneakers.
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Mobile crisis teams shut down amid funding troubles
In recent years, mobile crisis response teams respond to 911 calls about people in mental crisis, to avoid involving police. But some crisis units have now closed for lack of consistent funding.
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Will Democratic wins affect plans for Florida redistricting?
After Democrats flipped two seats in surprising legislative elections, Florida political insiders weigh whether Republican should risk redistricting later this month to win more House seats.
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Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics.
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Trump's Iran endgame unclear as he weighs quick exit against losing leverage
President Trump hasn't spelled out how he wants the Iran war to end. But ending the military campaign too early could mean losing leverage over what comes next.
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Trump's economic speech veers off-topic as he targets Biden and Powell
President Trump gave a speech in Detroit that was supposed to focus on the economy, but it veered off-topic quickly and covered a lot of unrelated ground.
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D.C. AG accuses federal government of attempting a hostile takeover of city police
The District of Columbia sued the federal government in a clash over home rule as the Justice Department moved to install a new city police leader.
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Israel claims control of Iran's skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back
Israel says it has largely knocked out Iran's air defenses. In contrast, Israel still has strong air defenses in place, though some Iranian missiles are breaking through with lethal results.
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