Lauren Hodges
Stories
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Arts & Life
The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires
The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?
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Politics
An Afghan teen makes it to the U.S., but his family is left behind in Kabul
As Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, a teenager got separated from his family at the airport and wound up on a plane without them. He's been living on his own in the U.S.
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Politics
CNN was 'right to try' a townhall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast.
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National
'Back to one meal a day': SNAP benefits drop as food prices climb
A lot of people don't think twice about buying milk, says Teresa Calderez. "But there are lots of us out here who can't buy a gallon of milk when we need it."
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World
They were born into war. Now, they're celebrating their first birthday in the U.S.
Twins Lenny and Moishe were born premature to a surrogate mother in Kyiv just as Russia began its attack on Ukraine. They went through a daring journey to reach their eventual home in Chicago.
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Arts & Life
He watched the Koons 'balloon dog' fall and shatter ... and wants to buy the remains
Artist and collector Stephen Gamson was pointing out the porcelain balloon dog to his friend when the whole thing went down. It seems one gallery's trash is another man's treasure.
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National
We're talking about the 4-day workweek — again. It is a mirage or reality?
The concept of a perma-long weekend is so attractive. But it's starting to feel like that mirage of an oasis in the desert. We're desperate for some relief but it always seems just out of reach.
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National
Most of us are still worried about AI — but will corporate America listen?
Americans are concerned about the rapid takeover of bots in every day life. Where do we draw the line?
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National
For Black homeowners in LA, the City National settlement is just a start
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with realtor Mark Alston about the DOJ's record-breaking settlement with City National Bank after it was accused of redlining and racially discriminatory mortgage practices.
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Arts & Life
A woman was driving on a bridge when she had a seizure. A stranger came to the rescue
In this installment of "My Unsung Hero," a stranger comes to the rescue of a woman who started having a seizure while driving.