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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday.Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis

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    What Another Putin Term Means For Ukraine

    What Another Putin Term Means For Ukraine

    Vladimir Putin has ruled Russia for a quarter century. This weekend's election results confirmed that he will reign for another six years.

    Putin's hold on the Kremlin gives him control of the world's largest nuclear arsenal and a military that's been at war in Ukraine for more than two years, ever since he launched an invasion in February 2022.

    That war has killed or wounded hundreds of thousands of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, but despite these losses, the Russian military is pressing forward.

    Ukraine faces the stark prospect of a fight in which key US military assistance is in question. So what will six more years of Vladimir Putin mean for the war in Ukraine? And where do both militaries stand at this point in that brutal war?

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    To Fight Crime, Blue Cities Take A Page From The Conservative Playbook

    To Fight Crime, Blue Cities Take A Page From The Conservative Playbook

    Three solidly blue cities have rolled out crime fighting initiatives that feel more like conservative strategies.

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    NATO Positions Itself For War

    NATO Positions Itself For War

    When Russia's war in Ukraine began over two years ago, neighboring countries feared that they could be next.

    And NATO asked itself - was it prepared to defend its territory if war arrived on its doorstep?

    The answer was no.

    So, its military chief decided it was time to ramp up NATO's strategy and revive its military headquarters.

    And for the first time this spring, NATO will exercise brand new war plans to prepare for the worst.

    The plan comes as Donald Trump makes another run at the White House, and expresses skepticism about NATO along the way. Can NATO take on Russia if American support for the alliance doesn't hold?

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    What Do We Understand About Long COVID?

    What Do We Understand About Long COVID?

    This week marks four years since the outbreak of Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic. One of the most vexing legacies — one that science still hasn't solved — is long Covid. That's the debilitating condition that can develop in the aftermath of an infection.

    Millions of Americans are living with the often debilitating symptoms that can include brain fog, shortness of breath, and low energy. Some struggle with simple daily living tasks like laundry and cooking.

    Four years since the pandemic hit, patients with long Covid are still fighting for answers.

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    You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real

    You're Not Imagining It; Shrinkflation Is Real

    Here's one sign that shrinkflation is no longer just a topic for economics nerds.

    Cookie Monster recently complained on social media that his favorite food was getting smaller. "Me hate shrinkflation!" the fuzzy blue monster declared. "Guess me going to have to eat double da cookies!"

    President Biden promised to sign a bill banning it during his State of the Union address.

    Shrinkflation isn't new.

    It's been happening for years. But people seem to be paying more attention right now amidst high food prices and inflation. And the White House is clearly aware of that.

    After years of rising prices, many Americans are fed up with paying more and getting less. Will the pendulum ever swing back?

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    Haiti's Prime Minister Says He'll Resign. Will It Help Calm The Violence?

    Haiti's Prime Minister Says He'll Resign. Will It Help Calm The Violence?

    Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has announced his resignation. But the country remains in freefall. Will Haitians finally have a chance to determine their own political future?

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Trump DOESNT pay HIS bills!!!

So, how can he talk about NATO countries?!?!

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Daily news that’s deeper than Up First

If you like Up First, you’ll like this one. It goes deeper into a single topic of the day, but still gives you the info you need in under 15 minutes. Great hosts and great reporting.

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Do better with coverage in Gaza

Language used in your titles, descriptions and from your hosts is disrespectful and upholds Israeli propaganda talking points. Esp the Ramadan episode - how disgraceful.

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