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Soprano Lucy Shelton, at age 80, is starring in Lucidity, a new opera by Laura Kaminsky that focuses on aging and memory loss.

In a new opera, a life in music and a struggle with memory loss intertwine

Composer Laura Kaminsky's intimate new opera, Lucidity, centers on an aging opera singer, portrayed by the 80-year-old soprano Lucy Shelton, dealing with the effects of memory loss.

A member of the Young Republicans fills out a postcard asking for support for GOP candidates in Georgia.

How young Republicans and Democrats are whipping up votes in key districts

As the presidential race ramps up in Georgia, one vital voting demographic is mobilizing and hoping to impact the race: young people.

A voter enters the Bucks County Administration building in Doylestown, Pa. on Oct. 31, 2024.

An influencer thought someone dropping off ballots was 'suspect.' It was the postman

Even before Election Day, unsubstantiated rumors about voter fraud are beginning to focus on specific public servants and voters, leading to harassment and threats.

Dark nights and light days predict mortality, a new study finds.

Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health. Here's why

Diet, exercise and sleep are fundamental to our health, but so it our relationship to light. A massive, new study suggests light-driven disruption can take years off our lives.

Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-SD, as the next GOP leader in the chamber.

Republicans begin picking their next leaders in Congress

Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

Jets of gas being released from newly forming stars are captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of space

Space Camp is a new series about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe by NPR's science podcast Short Wave. Check out the rest of the series.

(Left) Kamala Harris attends a pro-union march in Los Angeles on October 2, 2019; (Right) Donald Trump visited a McDonald's restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa., on October 20, 2024.

Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.

'Silent Hill 2' is a hit. That's good news for Konami as it returns to the classics

The success of Silent Hill 2, and the announcement of several other projects, begs the question: How serious is Konami about revitalizing its most beloved franchises?

Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory

"With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started.

Two buddies and a baby griffin enjoy a quiet moment of companionship.

Tonally inconsistent 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' is still BioWare’s best action game

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has superb combat and charismatic companions but if you're hoping for a return to the series' origins, you'll be disappointed.

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