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Art absolutely imitates life, and these tracks prove it. Continue reading…

Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID.(Image credit: Chris Pizzello)

His bossa nova hits included "Mas Que Nada" and covers of the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. Continue reading…

South Korea is investigating sexually abusive deepfakes allegedly shared on the messaging platform Telegram. Officials say the company is complying and has removed some content.(Image credit: Anthony Wallace)

China's Foreign Ministry says the only exception will be for families who are adopting the children or stepchildren of blood relatives in China. (Image credit: Greg Baker)

Gisèle Pélicot detailed the horror of discovering that her former spouse had systematically filmed the dozens of suspected rapes — storing thousands of images that police investigators later found.(Image credit: Lewis Joly)

Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many died, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?(Image credit: Christopher Pike for NPR)

The band's 1974 debut offered tantalizing glimpses of their bright future. Continue reading…

Ali Truwit's lower leg was amputated after a shark bit her during a post-graduation trip last May. This week, she won Paralympic silver and set a new American record in the women's 400 meter free S10.(Image credit: Julia Nikhinson)

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store. (Image credit: urbazon)