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Furloughed Polar workers picket outside Polar's Caracas brewery, which shut down in April. They are protesting against the government, which has impeded Polar's ability to import barley. John Otis for NPR hide caption

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The Salt

Venezuela Is Running Out Of Beer Amid Severe Economic Crisis

The country's largest beer producer, Empresas Polar, halted operations because the government restricted access to imported barley. But the president has pinned the entire food crisis on Polar.

Most people who say they've had a concussion say they sought out medical care at the time. Science Photo Libra/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Poll: Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Reports Having Had A Concussion

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Poll: Nearly 1 In 4 Americans Reports Having Had A Concussion

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A man performs yoga in the Babilonia favela overlooking Rio de Janeiro in 2014. The Brazilian government made a big push to impose order on the shantytowns in advance of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics this summer. Babilonia was once considered a model, but violence has been on the rise in the run-up to the games. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

As Olympics Near, Violence Grips Rio's 'Pacified' Favelas

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As Olympics Near, Violence Grips Rio's 'Pacified' Favelas

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Scientists say bumblebees can sense flowers' electric fields through the bees' fuzzy hairs. Jens Meyer/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Bumblebees' Little Hairs Can Sense Flowers' Electric Fields

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Bumblebees' Little Hairs Can Sense Flowers' Electric Fields

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Furloughed Polar workers picket outside Polar's Caracas brewery, which shut down in April. They are protesting against the government, which has impeded Polar's ability to import barley. John Otis for NPR hide caption

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Venezuela Is Running Out Of Beer Amid Severe Economic Crisis

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The rock group Luna is reuniting, performing shows again and releasing a box set of its five albums. Stefano Giovannini hide caption

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Music

A Homecoming For Luna — And Its Devoted Following

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A Homecoming For Luna — And Its Devoted Following

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Students at Do Space learn to use a laser cutter during a crash course on how to design a key chain. Joy Carey/NET News hide caption

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All Tech Considered

In Omaha, A Library With No Books Brings Technology To All

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In Omaha, A Library With No Books Brings Technology To All

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Majd kept a journal about a time in her life when she was torn between getting married or going to school. Courtesy of Madj hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Diary Of A Saudi Girl: Karate Lover, Science Nerd ... Bride?

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Diary Of A Saudi Girl: Karate Lover, Science Nerd ... Bride?

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