The impact of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities can still be felt, even three months after it ended. For immigrants, the impact has been devastating — many are at risk of losing their homes and business, and some are dealing with mental health challenges.
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GameStop makes unsolicited bid to acquire online auction giant eBay for $56B
Video game retailer GameStop wants to buy the considerably larger eBay for $56 billion. NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Thomas about the offer.
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How your bank account might predict dementia
Some of the earliest signs of dementia can show up in your financial portfolio. Missed bill payments and erratic investments could be indicators, and they can happen years before an official diagnosis. Today on the show, we dig into the connection between finances and dementia, and why the financial health of seniors is falling through the cracks.
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NPR listeners share the songs that remind them of Mom
With Mother’s Day nearing, listeners share songs that remind them of their moms and the deeply moving stories behind them.
NPR’s Mitra Arthur joins host Robin Hilton.
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Featured artists and songs:
(00:00) Intro / “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael
(01:52) Christina Aguilera: “Beautiful”
(06:06) Jeannie C. Riley: “Harper Valley P.T.A.”
(10:09) Kermit the Frog: “Rainbow Connection”
(13:50) Phyllis Hyman: “You Know How To Love Me”
(17:16) MILCK: “Oh, Mother”
(21:58) Christina Perri: “You Are My Sunshine”
(25:33) The Tokens: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
(29:16) Four Tops: “Reach Out I’ll Be There”
(33:43) Sweet Honey In The Rock: “Wanting Memories”
Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2024
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Cruise ship waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak
A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.
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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt festivities.
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Here are Indiana’s 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Indiana’s U.S. House primary races.
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Wyoming lawmakers use pro-natalist arguments to justify proposed new partial abortion ban
Wyoming lawmakers say tight new restrictions on abortion are needed to grow the state’s population. Demographers and others say economic conditions are more to blame for an exodus of young people.
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Here are Ohio’s 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Ohio’s Senate, House and gubernatorial primary races.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle dispute weeks before scheduled trial
In a joint statement, lawyers for the actors said they hoped the settlement would bring “closure.”
