The school season is just right around the corner, folks. Are you prepared? Whether you’re new to campus life or heading into your file year, the most important tool you can invest in during your college career is a good laptop. But finding the right laptop can be a stressful experience, which is why it’s…
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An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves. AILSA CHANG, HOST: One of the more quirky comedies at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a biopic about a hip-hop group… (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “AMACH ANOCHT”) KNEECAP: (Singing in Irish). CHANG: …An Irish-language hip-hop group called Kneecap. Critic Bob Mondello…
One of the most influential writers to emerge during the civil rights era, Baldwin, who died in 1987, spoke to Terry Gross in 1986 about growing up in Harlem and his decision to move to France. DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: Today, August 2, marks the centennial of the birth of James Baldwin, one of the most…
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The crypto market is about to get a whole lot smarter. 99Bitcoins, the OG of crypto education since 2013, has just launched its new 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC) on Uniswap. With its Learn-to-Earn model set to go live soon, the creators are flipping the script on blockchain knowledge. 99Bitcoins Token Makes Its Mark with Successful Uniswap…
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It may not have the shine it once did, but Max (previously HBO Max) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers. Max has gotten into the original content game too, with highly acclaimed series like Hacks, Station Eleven, and The Staircase (the…
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Oleh Kuznetsov, who goes by B-boy Kuzya, performs the freeze element, freezing for a few seconds in unusual and extremely difficult positions. Anna Gondek-Grodkiewicz for NPR hide caption toggle caption Anna Gondek-Grodkiewicz for NPR NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the Games, head to our latest…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Alerts and automatic cloud uploads via integrated LTE Front/interior captures OBDII power adapter 1440p resolution available Cons Phone apps were problematic in testing No mass storage function or removable storage for local video offload Monthly or yearly fees to maintain cloud connectivity Our Verdict Though the ongoing LTE costs…
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Filmmaker Chris Wilcha set out to make a number of documentaries over the years. They’ve been melded together into one, called Flipside, which is out on demand now. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Do you have a project or two that you started but never finished? Filmmaker Chris Wilcha certainly did – many, in fact. Well, after…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell takes a question from a reporter during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building on July 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images In the market’s eyes, the Federal Reserve finds itself either poised…
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DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m David Bianculli. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “AIN’T GONNA LET NOBODY TURN ME ‘ROUND”) THE FREEDOM SINGERS: (Singing) Ain’t going to let nobody, Lordy, turn me ’round, turn me ’round, turn me ’round. Ain’t going to let nobody, Lordy, turn me ’round. I’m going to keep on a-walkin’, keep…
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