6 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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11 h. ago Mistrial declared in case against Irish firefighter charged with rape

The firefighter was visiting Boston for the St. Patrick's Day parade when he allegedly raped a woman while she slept. A retrial is scheduled for October. The post Mistrial declared in case against Irish firefighter charged with rape appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago Photos: SF’s ‘People’s March’ has never been so feisty — or unified

Photos: SF’s ‘People’s March’ has never been so feisty — or unified  The San Francisco Standard

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17 h. ago ROOKIE PHOTOS: Best of rookie TE Terrance Ferguson's first professional offseason

ROOKIE PHOTOS: Best of rookie TE Terrance Ferguson's first professional offseason  TheRams.com

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19 h. ago Photos; Human Rights Unity Ride supports immigrants amid L.A. area ICE raids

Photos; Human Rights Unity Ride supports immigrants amid L.A. area ICE raids  Los Angeles Times

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19 h. ago South Africa's big rooftops could power six million homes: How to make it happen

South Africa has many factories, warehouses, schools and hospitals—big buildings with large rooftop spaces. In such a sunny country, these flat surfaces would be perfect for large photovoltaic solar systems that could generate enough renewable energy to supply themselves, and feed into the national grid. This would reduce the amount of coal that South Africa's national electricity provider would need to burn. Renewable energy engineer and Ph.D. candidate Mamahloko Senatla-Jaane was part of a team who researched how commercial buildings could be set up to serve as strategic assets for decarbonization and increase the security of South Africa's power supply.

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20 h. ago Flowers to photos, the OC Fair creative competitions astound and delight

Flowers to photos, the OC Fair creative competitions astound and delight  NBC Los Angeles

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21 h. ago DUI driver accused of fatally striking cyclist offered Anchorage officer $1,000 to ‘act like nothing happened,’ charges say

DUI driver accused of fatally striking cyclist offered Anchorage officer $1,000 to ‘act like nothing happened,’ charges say  Anchorage Daily News

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25 h. ago Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle speaks out after wife's explosive abuse allegations

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle addressed his wife Caroline's viral accusations of abandonment and abuse, as MLB takes jurisdiction over the allegations while the team withholds comment.

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30 h. ago Big Names, Bigger Money and Global Themes Color the N.Y.C. Council Races

All 51 seats are up for election this year, and the Democratic primary battles feature crowded fields, moneyed interests and some recognizable figures.

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34 h. ago White House releases Situation Room photos from when U.S. struck Iran sites

White House releases Situation Room photos from when U.S. struck Iran sites  The Washington Post

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37 h. ago Photos: S.F. Juneteenth Parade a joyful celebration of Black freedom and heritage

Photos: S.F. Juneteenth Parade a joyful celebration of Black freedom and heritage  San Francisco Chronicle

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40 h. ago Florida Police: Christian School Teacher May Have Used Student Images to Create AI Child Porn

A sixth-grade teacher in Central Florida was arrested this week on a host of charges for possessing child pornography, apparently created with online AI technology and possibly using student photos from his Christian school. The post Florida Police: Christian School Teacher May Have Used Student Images to Create AI Child Porn appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago What Satellite Images Reveal About the US Bombing of Iran's Nuclear Sites

The US concentrated its attack on Fordow, an enrichment plant built hundreds of feet underground. Aerial photos give important clues about what damage the “bunker-buster” bombs may have caused.

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42 h. ago 'NCIS: LA' Star Welcomes Baby Girl After Losing Home in LA Wildfires

'NCIS: LA' Star Welcomes Baby Girl After Losing Home in LA Wildfires  parade.com

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44 h. ago Satellite photos show before and after U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Satellite photos show before and after U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities  CBS News

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47 h. ago Photos: How one program is changing surf culture in San Francisco

Photos: How one program is changing surf culture in San Francisco  The San Francisco Standard

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59 h. ago Photos: Naked cyclists and an explosion of color at Fremont Solstice Parade

Photos: Naked cyclists and an explosion of color at Fremont Solstice Parade  The Seattle Times

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60 h. ago Summer solstice 2025: Upcoming Seattle sunrise, sunset times

Summer solstice 2025: Upcoming Seattle sunrise, sunset times  KING5.com

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62 h. ago Under clouds and drizzle, Seattle naked bike riders welcome summer solstice

Under clouds and drizzle, Seattle naked bike riders welcome summer solstice  AP News

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