Scott Neuman

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A widespread cellphone outage left thousands of users without service today

Thursday, February 22, 2024

NPR correspondent Scott Neuman talks with Ailsa Chang about today's widespread cellphone outage. AT&T and other providers were affected.

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Thai farmhands in Israel face a grim choice: work in a war zone or go home to poverty

Thursday, November 09, 2023

Some 30,000 Thais were working in Israel prior to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. More than 7,000 have left Israel since. More than 50 Thai citizens were killed or taken hostage in the attacks.

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What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know

Friday, October 20, 2023

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.

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Here's what Biden's trip to Israel did and didn't achieve

Thursday, October 19, 2023

The president's high-stakes visit served simultaneously to show the limits and the strengths of U.S. influence in the region, and the importance of America's long-standing relationship with Israel.

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Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. Progress has been elusive

Thursday, October 19, 2023

President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress.

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What did Hamas aim to gain by its brazen attack on Israel? Here's what to know

Thursday, October 12, 2023

The surprise attack on Israel has brought the militant group back into the spotlight. A Hamas official tells NPR the attack was meant in part to lead to the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails.

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Presidential pets can breed controversy. A dog was once suspected of being a spy

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Historically, pets — everything from birds to cats to dogs — have been part of the White House. And Biden's dog Commander isn't alone. More than a few have ended up embroiled in some controversy.

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New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

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She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity

Saturday, September 23, 2023

This theoretical physicist and mathematician drops a new video several times a month, dispensing her dry wit and pithy wisdom to a loyal fan base of nerds across the internet.

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A fatal Ohio crash has some asking why most school buses still don't have seat belts

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Several states now require lap-and-shoulder belts on all new school buses purchased. But most states have no such requirement.

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What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.

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The settlers brought the lottery to America. It's had a long, uneven history

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Americans spend an estimated $100 billion each year on lottery tickets. It's a tradition that dates back to the nation's earliest settlers, and was even one the Founding Fathers took part in.

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Should Trump's trial be televised?

Saturday, August 05, 2023

There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen, but House Democrats and Trump's own lawyer are pushing for a televised trial.

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When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water, this yacht club became a refuge

Friday, August 04, 2023

When the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis was founded in 1959, discrimination at fuel docks around the famous port was common. Today, the club is thriving and giving back to the community.

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Your air conditioner isn't built for this heat. 5 tips can boost performance

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Extreme temperatures present a significant challenge to AC systems, which engineers and installers say are really only designed to keep indoor temperatures about 20 degrees cooler than outside.

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What you need to know about aspartame and cancer

Friday, July 14, 2023

This week, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified the sugar substitute as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

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Megachurches are getting even bigger as churches close across the country

Friday, July 14, 2023

At a time when empty pews are forcing churches across the country to close, megachurches are largely bucking that trend — attracting younger, more vibrant and more diverse congregations.

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The CDC is helping states address gun injuries after years of political roadblocks

Friday, July 07, 2023

A grant program gives states a path around a 1996 federal rule that prohibits the CDC from advocating gun control — a rule critics say has had a chilling effect on studying who has been shot and how.

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Here's what to know about roller coaster safety after 2 recent scares

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Amusements and attractions at parks and carnivals are regulated and inspected. Although some accidents do occur, fatalities are rare.

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The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin

Saturday, June 24, 2023

The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.

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