Lakers legend and hall of famer Jerry West dies at 86 from NPR
Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the NBA’s logo — although the league has never officially confirmed that. Read More
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Utah, hoping for ‘tangible results’ on recidivism, is looking for possible solutions from NPR Tilda Wilson
Utah’ experiment in bringing court hearings to remote Indigenous communities instead of requiring people on probation and parole to travel long distances is inspiring other states. Read More
The lack of Black sperm donors is a nationwide problem from NPR Bek Shackelford
Researchers are studying why there’s a dearth of black sperm donors and how to increase the numbers. Read More
Can seized Russian assets help pay for Ukraine aid? from NPR Deepa Shivaram
G7 leaders are meeting in Puglia, Italy, this week. At the top of their agenda: the tricky details of how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. (Image credit: Piero Cruciatti/AFP) Read More
While women outnumber men on campus, their later earnings remain stuck from NPR Jon Marcus
On college campuses, women are making inroads in male-dominated fields like engineering and business. But that is not eliminating the earnings gaps in leadership and income in the workplace. (Image credit: Ania Siniuk for NPR) Read More
This new brain-mapping device could make neurosurgery safer from NPR Jon Hamilton
A flexible film bristling with tiny sensors could make surgery safer for patients with a brain tumor or severe epilepsy. Read More
The war in Ukraine will likely intensify this summer. Here’s what to know from NPR Jeongyoon Han
Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war has tended to pick up in summer, when it’s warmer, drier and easier for both sides to maneuver. Here are five key regions and themes to know in the months ahead. (Image credit: Wojtek Radwanski) Read More
The ‘Inside Out’ movies give kids an ’emotional vocabulary.’ Therapists love that from NPR Elizabeth Blair
Pixar’s Inside Out was praised for helping kids understand how emotions affect their actions. Adults learned a few things too. The sequel’s new characters include Anxiety, Embarrassment and Ennui. (Image credit: Pixar) Read More
One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees from ABC
For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most peopleRead More
What’s drawing Gen Z into the world of perfume? from NPR Nina Kravinsky
Perfume sales have been soaring since the start of the pandemic. We’ll look at what’s luring younger consumers into the world of fragrance. Read More