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NPR (Ximena Bustillo) - They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards Sat Aug 15 09:18:52 2026

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.Open

NPR (Andee Tagle) - 5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain Sat Aug 15 09:18:51 2026

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.Open

NYTIMES (Muktita Suhartono, Hasya Nindita and Rin Hindryati) - At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia Sat Aug 15 09:13:01 2026

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

NYTIMES (Mara Hvistendahl, Megan Specia, Leo Sands, Ali Watkins and Susan Dominus) - Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring Sat Aug 15 09:13:01 2026

Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20 Sat Aug 15 08:38:26 2026

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.Open

NYTIMES (Deborah Solomon) - Mary Heilmann, Painter of Vividly Wobbly Abstractions, Dies at 86 Sat Aug 15 07:51:59 2026

An emblem of the obstacles faced by women artists of her generation, she was 67 when her first museum retrospective opened to rave reviews in 2007.

NYTIMES (John Yoon) - Man Charged With Hate Crime After Disrupting Worship at N.Y.C. Synagogue Sat Aug 15 07:51:58 2026

Larry Montes, 46, faces assault and hate crime charges after striking a congregation member and a security guard at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, the police said.

NYTIMES (Elian Peltier) - Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power Sat Aug 15 07:51:57 2026

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

NYTIMES (Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert) - Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe Sat Aug 15 07:51:57 2026

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

NYTIMES (Steven Erlanger) - Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks Sat Aug 15 07:51:56 2026

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.