New Jersey Town Restricts Streets from Commuters to Stop Waze Traffic Nightmare

In Leonia, nonresidents are not allowed on 60 side streets after New York-bound motorists trying to get on the George Washington Bridge were redirected through the town by traffic apps. | Continue reading


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How Prized Bull Semen and DNA Testing Are Reshaping America's Beef Herd

Cattle ranchers know that making the best steak starts with the genetic makeup of the herd. Now those genetics have taken a historic leap thanks to new, predictive DNA technology. | Continue reading


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The electricity is back on across much of the island, but the disruption to community spirit continues. Isolation, anxiety and depression are up, as are suicides, especially among older adults. | Continue reading


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Lyme Disease Is on the Rise Again. How to Prevent It

The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk. | Continue reading


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Under Pressure, Tronc Recognizes 'Chicago Tribune' Union

In the face of overwhelming support for the labor drive, the troubled media company relented, saying Sunday that it will negotiate with journalists at its Chicago-area publications. | Continue reading


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3 Black Teenage Scientists Had a Breakthrough, Then Came the Trolls

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the hatred expressed online for three African-American high school girls who entered a science competition. | Continue reading


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Hawaii volcano erupts; county issues evacuation orders

A lava plume erupted on the Big Island about 25 miles from Kilauea following days of earthquakes, causing officials to order evacuations in the area, | Continue reading


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Europe's New Online Privacy Rules Could Protect U.S. Users Too

When Europe begins enforcing sweeping new privacy rules next month, it will have a major impact on U.S. tech companies, both large and small. And it could affect American Internet users as well. | Continue reading


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Autonomous Weapons Would Take Warfare to a New Domain, Without Humans

Former special operations agent Paul Scharre helped create U.S. military guidelines on autonomous weapons. His new book Army of None, looks at the advances in technology, and the questions they raise. | Continue reading


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NASA Tests New Nuclear Reactor for Future Space Travelers

The reactor could keep the lights on during long-duration missions far from Earth. | Continue reading


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Men Arrested in Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements: The Two-Way

Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, arrested last month, were offered free college tuition by Starbucks, while the city promised to set up a high school program for young entrepreneurs. | Continue reading


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Lincoln's Evolving Thoughts on Slavery, and Freedom

Abraham Lincoln always thought slavery was unjust — but struggled with what to do once slavery ended. Historian Eric Foner traces how Lincoln's thoughts about slavery — and freed slaves — mirrored America's own transformation in The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slave … | Continue reading


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Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed to Kill Coral Reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life. | Continue reading


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How Puerto Rico's Debt Created a Perfect Storm Before the Storm

For years, the nation's largest banks made millions off Puerto Rican debt as the island approached financial ruin. Then, with its infrastructure crumbling, a Category 4 hurricane barreled in. | Continue reading


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French Museum Discovers More Than Half Its Collection Is Forged

The gallery dedicated to the work of artist Étienne Terrus underwent a six-figure renovation only to find that 82 of its paintings are fakes. | Continue reading


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As Facebook Shows Its Flaws, What Might a Better Social Network Look Like?

Facebook has become ubiquitous in the past 14 years, but it may not dominate forever. Some experts are already designing the next social networks — and they look a lot different. | Continue reading


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Young People Are Lonelier Than Their Elders : Shots - Health News : NPR

A nationwide survey by health insurer Cigna finds that loneliness is widespread in America. Millennials and people in Generation Z tend to feel lonelier than retirees. | Continue reading


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Russia Launches Floating Nuclear Power Plant; It's Headed to the Arctic

It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. Called the Akademik Lomonoso, it was towed out of St. Petersburg. | Continue reading


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The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives (2015)

Goal-setting closed achievement gaps in a recent experiment. The key element? Students put their thoughts in writing. | Continue reading


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Blood Avocados No More: Mexican Farm Town Says It's Kicked Out Cartels

Americans will mash up and scarf down millions of the fruits in one day — Super Bowl Sunday. According to authorities in Mexico, at least one town grows what you might call "conflict-free avocados." | Continue reading


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Wikipedia Founder Says Internet Users Are Adrift in the 'Fake News' Era

Jimmy Wales has spent a lot of time thinking about how to address the spread of false information. He says Internet users should take a more skeptical attitude towards things they're sharing. | Continue reading


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In Hunt for Golden State Killer, Police Uploaded His DNA to Genealogy Site

After failing to find a match within criminal databases, law enforcement uploaded the killer's DNA profile to a no-frills website used to trace ancestry. The tactic has spurred privacy concerns. | Continue reading


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NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure

The heat shield, made of material that is as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month. | Continue reading


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NPR Retracts Story 'The Man Who Spent $100K To Remove A Lie From Google'

NPR has retracted the story because it did not meet our standards. | Continue reading


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