The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long “wakes,” the streak of light and color that follow behind.
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An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan
In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it’s turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories.
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‘At least I’m safe’: A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms, leaving children and wife behind
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you’ll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.
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Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?
Plans for the bridge were first approved in the 1970s, but have stopped and started over the decades.
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Why good houseguests don’t actually ‘make themselves at home’
Etiquette expert Elaine Swann tackles tricky questions about staying at a loved one’s place. Is it OK to borrow their car? Extend your stay? Show up empty-handed? Advice on how to be a star guest.
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We get asked about tariffs all the time. Here’s what we say
From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.
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Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory
In a statement posted to Telegram, Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s territorial integrity, must be non-negotiable and emphasized that lasting peace must include Ukraine’s voice at the table.
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Where could Trump and Putin meet about the war in Ukraine? The options are limited
President Trump said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine is set to happen “very shortly.” But where exactly this meeting will take place is unclear, as the options for the two are limited.
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Trump says he will meet Putin ‘very shortly’ and will announce the date and place soon
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn’t been quick or easy.
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U.S. Islamic leaders urge Muslim-majority nations to take action to end Gaza conflict
More than 90 Muslim scholars, community leaders and institutions are calling on Muslim nations to leverage their influence to end what they described as escalating genocide in Gaza by Israeli forces.
