A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.
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For the first time in decades, the U.S. will resume processing uranium ore. The Navajo Nation and others along uranium ore transport routes worry about the health risks.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Brian Katulis of the Middle East Institute about the latest round of Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations.
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As Ukraine awaits for badly needed military aid approved by Congress earlier this month, it's not just weapons and ammunition in short supply. Ukraine also desperately needs more soldiers.
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The key was identifying the song by its alternative name: "Ulterior Motives." Internet sleuths used a publishing database to narrow down the potential song writers.
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Swift's 14th chart-topping album ties with singer Jay Z for most No.1 albums on the Billboard charts by a soloist. Only the Beatles have more No.1 albums.
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Are Americans too stressed to sleep? A recent Gallup poll shows just how sleep-deprived we are.
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Police said that four other law enforcement officers were shot and wounded while serving a warrant related to illegal firearms at a home in Charlotte.
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With Tax Day behind us, the IRS says its new free Direct File pilot was a success. Will the program continue, and how will that decision impact commercial tax preparation companies?
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Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.
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People in southern Gaza say they're tired of being displaced and moved around, only to be bombed or told to move again. In Rafah, where Israel plans an assault, families weigh the risks of what to do.
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