Sunday, 30 August 2026

NPR News: Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River

Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River
New federal rules mean Arizona will be getting a lot less water from the Colorado river. City leaders say they've been planning for years and no one will run out, but keeping taps flowing is expensive.

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NPR News: What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong

What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong
Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States?

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NPR News: Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal

Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.

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NPR News: The Trump administration claims America will soon get a majority of its oil from Venezuela with new deal

The Trump administration claims America will soon get a majority of its oil from Venezuela with new deal
There are many reasons to be skeptical of the Trump administration's announcement that the U.S. will develop Venezuelan oil.

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NPR News: Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.

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Saturday, 29 August 2026

NPR News: Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU

Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU
The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.

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NPR News: How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.

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