Friday, 3 July 2026

NPR News: Designer of 50-star flag looks back at his high school project

Designer of 50-star flag looks back at his high school project
The designer of today's American flag remembers the day he created it for a student project.

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NPR News: Russia's frontline advances slow as Ukraine fights back

Russia's frontline advances slow as Ukraine fights back
Nearly four and a half years after Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's frontline advances have slowed almost to a halt as Ukrainian counterattacks and defensive tactics become increasingly effective.

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NPR News: Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal
The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking roads.

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Thursday, 2 July 2026

NPR News: Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.

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NPR News: Russia attacks Ukraine's capital, killing more than a dozen people

Russia attacks Ukraine's capital, killing more than a dozen people
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.

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Wednesday, 1 July 2026

NPR News: Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations.

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NPR News: Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that

Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

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