2 h. ago ‘L.A.’s little secret.’ Why the South Bay is still the best destination for Japanese food

‘L.A.’s little secret.’ Why the South Bay is still the best destination for Japanese food  Los Angeles Times

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5 h. ago What makes 'life' so hard to define? A developmental biologist weighs in

In this Back To School episode we consider the "List of Life": the criteria that define what it is to be a living thing. Some are easy calls: A kitten is alive. A grain of salt is not.But what about the tricky cases, like a virus? Or, more importantly, what about futuristic android robots?As part of our Black History Month celebration, developmental biologist Crystal Rogers and Short Wave co-host Regina G. Barber dig into what makes something alive, and wade into a Star-Trek-themed debate.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Is there something you'd like us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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6 h. ago ‘No more food’: In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups

‘No more food’: In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups  Al Jazeera

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10 h. ago Alaska hosts Russian leader for, what may just be, the first time in its history

Alaska hosts Russian leader for, what may just be, the first time in its history  Alaska's News Source

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11 h. ago Draft of ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Suggests RFK Jr. Won’t Push Pesticide Regulations

The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.

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12 h. ago American history won't be displayed 'in a woke manner' at Smithsonian, Trump says

The White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian Tuesday unveiling plans to conduct a review of museums and exhibits in preparation for the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026.

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12 h. ago Fired DOJ employee could face prison for throwing sandwich at officers

Fired DOJ employee could face prison for throwing sandwich at officers  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.

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14 h. ago Subway sandwich thrown at federal agent deployed to Washington DC

Subway sandwich thrown at federal agent deployed to Washington DC  BBC

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14 h. ago 7 moments from Trump and Putin’s history of falsehoods before their Alaska summit

7 moments from Trump and Putin’s history of falsehoods before their Alaska summit  PBS

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16 h. ago Giants Young Pitcher Matches Unwanted Franchise History With Brutal Recent Outing

Giants Young Pitcher Matches Unwanted Franchise History With Brutal Recent Outing  Sports Illustrated

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17 h. ago Man faces federal assault charge for throwing sandwich at CBP officer on U Street

Man faces federal assault charge for throwing sandwich at CBP officer on U Street  NBC4 Washington

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17 h. ago Trump targets Smithsonian museums over ‘divisive’ history ahead of United States’ 250th Birthday

Trump targets Smithsonian museums over ‘divisive’ history ahead of United States’ 250th Birthday  CGTN America

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17 h. ago Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit

President Trump says he'll know "probably in the first two minutes" whether Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, touting his past relationship with the Russian leader.

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17 h. ago D.C. Residents Protest Authorities Cracking Down on Crime as 'Fascists'

Washington, DC residents on Wednesday heckled federal law enforcement officers' presence in the capital city as President Donald Trump seeks to crack down on crime. The post D.C. Residents Protest Authorities Cracking Down on Crime as ‘Fascists’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 h. ago Man accused of throwing sandwich at CBP agent in DC was a DOJ employee, Bondi says

A Washington, D.C., man faces federal charges after throwing a sandwich at a CBP agent amid Trump's federal control of D.C. police.

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18 h. ago Eggs, tomatoes, sandwiches: The history of food as protest projectiles

Eggs, tomatoes, sandwiches: The history of food as protest projectiles  The Washington Post

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18 h. ago Man who threw sandwich at law enforcement was DOJ employee, Bondi says

Man who threw sandwich at law enforcement was DOJ employee, Bondi says  The Washington Post

Society

19 h. ago The alleged sub sandwich thrower in D.C. worked at the Justice Dept. He’s been fired, Pam Bondi says.

A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation’s capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department The post The alleged sub sandwich thrower in D.C. worked at the Justice Dept. He’s been fired, Pam Bondi says. appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago DOJ fires sandwich thrower after he's charged with assaulting officer in Washington, DC

DOJ fires sandwich thrower after he's charged with assaulting officer in Washington, DC  CNBC

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