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On Florida's Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian

Susan Elliott power washes her outdoor furniture at her home in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where a powerful storm surge from Hurricane Ian ravaged the community. Octavio Jones for NPR hide caption

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On Florida's Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian

With more than 35,000 homes damaged or destroyed in Lee County, Fla., residents are concerned about housing affordability – and changes to their communities – as developers become involved.

Politics

Politics chat: President Biden begins 2023 with a politically divided Congress

by Emily Feng , Tamara Keith

Politics chat: President Biden begins 2023 with a politically divided Congress

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Latin America

Brazil plans 'Lulapalooza' as Luis Inácio Lula da Silva is sworn in as president

by Emily Feng , Carrie Kahn

Brazil plans 'Lulapalooza' as Luis Inácio Lula da Silva is sworn in as president

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Culture

The Rose Parade returns without pandemic restrictions for the first time

by Emily Feng

The Rose Parade returns without pandemic restrictions for the first time

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On Florida's Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian

by Danielle Kaye

On Florida's Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian

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Short on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors

Bithaniya Fieseha, a high school senior, graduates from the Youth Public Health Ambassador program run by Virginia's Fairfax County Health Department. Will Schermerhorn/Fairfax County Health Department hide caption

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Short on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors

by Pien Huang

Short on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors

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Asia

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars is challenging the boundaries of Taiwanese identity

by Emily Feng

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars is challenging the boundaries of Taiwanese identity

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Food

A father's recipe for fudge is a decadent dessert meant for sharing

by Emily Feng

A father's recipe for fudge is a decadent dessert meant for sharing

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Who Was Who in 2022?

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Who Was Who in 2022?

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Is reading more books part of your New Year's resolution? Here's what's coming in 2023

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This artist stayed figurative when art went abstract — he's finally recognized, at 99

Jonah Kinigstein, 99, has been making art since he was a teenager. Some of his work satirizes modern artists such as Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock, visible in the painting behind him. Matthew Schuerman/NPR hide caption

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Art & Design

This artist stayed figurative when art went abstract — he's finally recognized, at 99

by Matthew Schuerman

This artist stayed figurative when art went abstract — he's finally recognized, at 99

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Asia

Unpacking the Biden administration's approach to China

by Emily Feng

Unpacking the Biden administration's approach to China

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Asia

In Taiwan, an activist's release from prison has sparked debate on how to deter China

by Emily Feng

In Taiwan, an activist's release from prison has sparked debate on how to deter China

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Space

For space exploration, 2022 was a year full of cosmic milestones

by Emily Feng , Geoff Brumfiel

For space exploration, 2022 was a year full of cosmic milestones

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Asia

In the Philippines, revived traditions bring hope and gratitude in the new year

by Julie McCarthy

In the Philippines, revived traditions bring hope and gratitude in the new year

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Books We Love: Memoir recommendations from 2022

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Environment

In lakes and rivers, abandoned fiberglass boats present environmental hazards

by Sandy Hausman

In lakes and rivers, abandoned fiberglass boats present environmental hazards

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Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home

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Culture

Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home

by Chloe Veltman

Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home

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Music

For Santigold, 'Spirituals' represents salvation and freedom

by Ayesha Rascoe

For Santigold, 'Spirituals' represents salvation and freedom

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