Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame from NPR Emily Green
A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb – and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico. Read More
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France’s far right is gaining momentum for the first time since World War II from NPR Don Gonyea
The political landscape in France is shifting, with a far right party continuing to gain momentum ahead of the country’s snap parliamentary elections later this month. Read More
Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress from NPR Barbara Sprunt
We look at the Equality Caucus in the US Congress, which aims to increase representation in elected offices and pass laws protecting the LGBTQ community. (Story first aired on ATC on June 21.) Read More
Energy prices are at zero to negative — but consumers aren’t getting the benefits from NPR Don Gonyea
Energy prices are low – so low, in fact, that they are in negative territory. But those savings aren’t trickling down to consumers. Read More
Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online data dump from ABC
An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete with some patients needing to undergo repeat testsRead More
How women runners debunked myths about the sport and made running their own from NPR Maya Silver
For centuries, women weren’t considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They’ve broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men. (Image credit: David L. Ryan/Boston Globe) Read More
Home prices just hit a record high. Here are 4 things to know about housing from NPR Scott Horsley
The housing market continues to be impacted by high mortgage rates. That’s reducing the supply of available housing, sending home prices to an all-time high. (Image credit: Brandon Bell) Read More
A Roman beach destroyed by Mount Vesuvius is open to the public for the first time from NPR Rachel Treisman
The beach at Herculaneum is believed to be where some 300 people died while waiting for boats to save them from the volcanic eruption in 79 AD. It’s now open to the public for the first time. (Image credit: Marco Cantile) Read More
At 91, a Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion gets a Smithsonian show from NPR
Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition. (Image credit: Manny Jefferson) Read More
Will Trump give the familiar VP storyline a new makeover in Milwaukee? from NPR Ron Elving
Our system has long ago absorbed the lesson that vice presidents are chosen largely for effect, despite all the rhetoric about someone being the “most qualified person” to be “a heartbeat away.” (Image credit: Christopher Evans) Read More