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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair
A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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Happy 40th birthday to NPR's 'Weekend Edition'
Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.
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How to make emails sound human with the growing use of AI tools
AI email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. But some people are now worried their emails sound too perfect -- including people who work in tech.
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The latest updates on SNAP
SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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SNAP recipients struggle with the USDA food safety net, trying to stock up
Snap Recipients are already looking to stock up at food pantries, but USDA cuts earlier this year are exposing gaps in the food safety network.
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Open Enrollment begins today on Healthcare.gov. Here's what you should know
This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.
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A revival of the 1950s musical 'Damn Yankees,' and audience reception in 2025
What does Damn Yankees, a 1950s musical have to say to audiences in 2025? With its themes of selling your soul to the devil to get a win or power or beauty, quite a bit.
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What does the trade 'truce" between Trump and China's Xi Jinping mean?
The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.
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How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist patients in their recovery from injury
Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.
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Saturday Sports: The World Series; chaotic times for college football coaches
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.
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