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Saturday

As interest rates rise, the 'American dream' of homeownership fades for some

Homeownership feels out of reach for many Americans. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption

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Economy

As interest rates rise, the 'American dream' of homeownership fades for some

Rising interest rates and fierce competition are pushing many potential homeowners out of the market, leading one person to conclude: "I feel like the American dream isn't attainable anymore."

As interest rates rise, the 'American dream' of homeownership fades for some

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Friday

Space

3 different meteor showers will be happening simultaneously on Saturday night

Three meteor showers will converge this weekend, peaking on Saturday. Look up! You don't need any fancy equipment to see this show, but you'll need to get as far away from human lights as possible.

3 different meteor showers will be happening simultaneously on Saturday night

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Weather

In 1957, his grandma floated his street in a canoe. Now, the waters are rising again

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dee Davis, publisher of The Daily Yonder rural news site, about the flooding in his town Whitesburg, Ky.

In 1957, his grandma floated his street in a canoe. Now, the waters are rising again

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Tuesday

World

Shireen Abu Akleh's niece on her family's meeting with Blinken to push for U.S. probe

The family of slain Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh meets with Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tuesday. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Abu Akleh's niece, Lina.

Shireen Abu Akleh's niece on her family's meeting with Blinken to push for U.S. probe

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Monday

Education

A course on Harry Styles is coming to Texas State next spring

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with digital history professor Louie Dean Valencia about his future course at Texas State University, focusing on Harry Styles and themes like internet culture and identity.

A course on Harry Styles is coming to Texas State next spring

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Politics

Rep. Elissa Slotkin on her visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelenskyy

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., about her trip to Ukraine with a bipartisan Congressional delegation and meeting with President Zelenskyy.

Rep. Elissa Slotkin on her visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelenskyy

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Saturday

How can you talk to kids about abortion? Here are some tips

Experts say there may be no perfect time to have the discussion, but doing it in the right way can help. Matt Marton/AP hide caption

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Reproductive rights in America

How can you talk to kids about abortion? Here are some tips

For many parents, the wall-to-wall news coverage of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade means facing some questions from their kids. Here's how to answer them.

How can you talk to kids about abortion? Here are some tips

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A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant

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Science

A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant

If you need an excuse to go out to dinner, this paleontological discovery might be it.

A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant

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Thursday

Health

What extreme heat means for our long term health

With temperatures spiking across the U.S., NPR's Juana Summers talks with pediatrician Dr. Aaron Bernstein about how extreme heat affects the human body.

What extreme heat means for our long term health

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Wednesday

Animals

How to keep your pets cool and safe during a heat wave

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sy Woon, the Florida representative for the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, about how to care for pets during heat waves.

How to keep your pets cool and safe during a heat wave

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Humor & Fun

A new update makes The Sims 4 more inclusive

NPRs Juana Summers talks with Ash Parrish, a video game reporter at The Verge, about a new update that makes a video game from The Sims series more inclusive.

A new update makes The Sims 4 more inclusive

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Tuesday

Strange News

Dinosaur footprints found at restaurant courtyard

A diner in China spotted what looked like dinosaur footprints in the stone patio of a restaurant. Paleontologists have now confirmed the discovery and say the tracks are roughly 100 million years old.

Dinosaur footprints found at restaurant courtyard

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Family

How to talk to your kids about abortion

How do you talk about abortion — both the medical procedure and the politics around it — with your kids? NPR's Ailsa Chang gets tips from Dr. Elise Berlan and parenting expert Reena Patel.

How to talk to your kids about abortion

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Friday

Middle East

She was married to Khashoggi. She wants accountability as Biden lands in Saudi Arabia

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Hanan Elatr, who was married to slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, about President Biden's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.

She was married to Khashoggi. She wants accountability as Biden lands in Saudi Arabia

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