Chinese factories churn out many of the chemicals used to make fentanyl that kills 70,000 people each year in the U.S. China’s government says new regulations are coming but critics are skeptical.
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Shohei Ohtani’s dog ‘throws out’ 1st pitch at Dodgers game
To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player’s pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?
Richard Reeves, the author of ‘Of Boys and Men,’ offers insights on masculinity in politics.
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FBI is still mishandling child sex crimes even after Nassar case, watchdog finds
The FBI’s inspector general slammed the agency for not complying with reporting rules for child sex abuse, warning that failure to do so leads to continued abuse.
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When birds build nests, they’re also building a culture
Nest-building isn’t just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions.
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15 workers on office retreat hiked up a mountain — and one got left behind
The insurance workers were on an office retreat in the Rocky Mountains when they met at dawn to begin a hike to the summit of Mount Shavano. But one man didn’t make it back down until the next day.
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Gucci Mane and DJ Drama, back in the trunk
Over a decade after their classic run upended digital culture, the rapper and mixtape mogul reunite to show listeners why it mattered — and what a younger generation of trap artists has learned.
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IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain
Women have been complaining that doctors don’t warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help.
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The U.S. urges major changes to Israel’s evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says
In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel’s “drastically increased” evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.
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Best of Life Kit: Tips on how to deal with cheaters, cut food costs and split baby care
A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit’s August episodes. This month’s edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.
