2 h. ago The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single)2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise'3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single)4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All''All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2017Weekly reset: Frogs and crickets chattering in a rice field in Okazaki, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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5 h. ago Trump claims a ‘forever’ peace in the land of forever wars — but is it all one big illusion?

Trump claims a ‘forever’ peace in the land of forever wars — but is it all one big illusion?  CNN

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7 h. ago Honeymoon ends in tragedy as lightning strike claims newlywed's life on Florida beach

A Colorado man on his honeymoon was killed by lightning while in ankle-deep water at a Florida beach, despite the storm being miles away in what officials called extremely rare.

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8 h. ago Judge Blocks Trump Proclamation Barring Harvard’s International Students

The same judge issued an order last week blocking a separate government effort to keep the school from enrolling students from abroad.

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9 h. ago Controversial land bill faces revision after public backlash

Controversial land bill faces revision after public backlash  Axios

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10 h. ago Best Weed Deals in Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood This Week

Best Weed Deals in Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood This Week  stupidDOPE

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10 h. ago Serene southern vacation town reports 2nd shark attack of summer amid heavy tourist traffic

Hilton Head Island sees second shark attack in a week at Coligny Beach Park, prompting officials to remind visitors about beach safety measures and flag warnings.

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10 h. ago Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' which protects 58 million acres of forest land

Speaking in New Mexico, President Trump's Secretary of Agriculture announced her intention to roll back a landmark 2001 conservation rule passed in the late hour of the Clinton administration.

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11 h. ago Trump admin secures pledge from 75% of health insurers in bid to improve patient care

Health insurers accounting for roughly 75% of U.S. patients signed an industry-led pledge this week for improving patient care through reforming their prior-authorization requirements.

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12 h. ago Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh Named American League Player of The Week

Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh Named American League Player of The Week  Sports Illustrated

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13 h. ago Washington Wizards 2025 NBA Draft picks and mock selections entering draft week

Washington Wizards 2025 NBA Draft picks and mock selections entering draft week  FOX Sports

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14 h. ago VIDEO: 60 'Critically Missing' Florida Children Rescued During Operation Dragon Eye

Law enforcement officers recently recovered 60 "critically missing" children in the Tampa Bay area of Florida over a two-week period in an effort dubbed Operation Dragon Eye. The post VIDEO: 60 ‘Critically Missing’ Florida Children Rescued During Operation Dragon Eye appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Rosie O’Donnell Promotes ‘Recount’ of Trump’s Victory Over Kamala Harris

Rosie O'Donnell took to social media on Monday to promote a "recount" of President Donald Trump's landslide victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The post Rosie O’Donnell Promotes ‘Recount’ of Trump’s Victory Over Kamala Harris appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Part of the Orange Line is closed this week. Here’s what to know.

Orange Line service will be suspended from Forest Hills to Back Bay during the week, and the suspension will be extended through North Station this weekend. The post Part of the Orange Line is closed this week. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago Report: Israel Sends Message to Iran That War Is Nearing End

Israel has reportedly sent messages to Iran through intermediaries that it intends to end the ongoing war within days -- despite the fact that it has been accelerating its attacks and widening its targets this week. The post Report: Israel Sends Message to Iran That War Is Nearing End appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago This Mass. bookstore was named one of the best in America by USA TODAY

A Concord independent bookstore landed at the No. 4 spot. The post This Mass. bookstore was named one of the best in America by USA TODAY appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago Supreme Court to Hear Rastafarian Prisoner’s Suit Over Shaved Dreadlocks

Damon Landor, whose faith requires him to let his hair grow long, said guards threw a court ruling in the trash before holding him down and shaving his head to the scalp.

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17 h. ago AllSpice’s platform is the GitHub for electrical engineering teams

AllSpice's platform has landed customers including Blue Origin and Bose and just raised a $15 million Series A round.

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17 h. ago This Week: Bicycle Advisory Committee, Transit Funding, Telegraph Multimodal

This Week: Bicycle Advisory Committee, Transit Funding, Telegraph Multimodal  Streetsblog San Francisco

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18 h. ago Best Weed Deals in Harlem, Inwood, Washington Heights & Beyond This Week

Best Weed Deals in Harlem, Inwood, Washington Heights & Beyond This Week  stupidDOPE

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