Temu aggressively markets “hot deals,” such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices.
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Maine’s secretary of state tells NPR why she disqualified Trump from the ballot
Maine became the second state to rule the former president is ineligible to run because of what he did in the days leading up to, and on, Jan. 6, 2021.
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There is little scrutiny of ‘natural’ deaths behind bars
Autopsies are not required for federal prison deaths that are classified as natural. NPR found cases where medical neglect, poor prison conditions and a lack of resources contributed to these deaths.
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Want to know what it’s like to photograph a Tiny Desk concert?
NPR photographers share their insights behind their favorite Tiny Desk concert photos of 2023.
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Island Man
Since his death at 96, tributes to the singer and activist have centered his legacies in the U.S. But it’s impossible to grasp Belafonte’s larger meaning without first understanding his island roots.
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In Memoriam 2023: The Musicians We Lost
When artists die, it can feel impossible to imagine a world without their musical guidance. Yet it’s also a moment to celebrate — not just their impact on culture but also inside ourselves.
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Listeners share the songs that moved them the most in 2023
We asked listeners to tell us about a song they ugly cried to or just couldn’t stop playing in 2023. On this episode, we share some of their picks and the stories behind them.
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Opinion: I have one wish this Christmas
NPR’s Scott Simon recounts a recent encounter with a certain robust, white-bearded fellow in a red suit.
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Sweeney Todd: Tiny Desk Concert
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Broadway cast, complete with Tiny Desk-sized orchestrations by Stephen Sondhiem’s longtime collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.
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MIT, Yale, and other elite colleges are finally reaching out to rural students
Top colleges aim to create a diverse campus with students from all walks of life; so they’re traveling to places they’ve neglected before: rural communities.
