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Racers a few moments after the start of the derby at Mt. Tabor Park during the 27th Portland Adult Soap Box Derby on Aug. 15 in Portland, Ore.
Celeste Noche for NPR
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Deena Prichep
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
John Strand speaks during an event at the U.S. Capitol on June 13, 2023. A convicted and pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, Strand is now running for the Republican nomination in Florida's 19th Congressional District.
Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
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This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
Maham Javaid
A year before she died, Sophie Rottenberg climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her mother says her "tiny hand" photos were a signature joke. Mourners were given the toys at her funeral. She was 29.
Reiley Rottenberg family
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
Rhitu Chatterjee
Westend61
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Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Lee V. Gaines
Texas Standard
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said Monday he was “pausing all construction activity” in the West Texas park ahead of a visit to the region this week....
TPS recipients hope a potential change of power in Congress provides relief from deportation
Paxton, Roblox clash over documents in children’s safety lawsuit
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Texas schools see modest improvement in 2026 A-F ratings. Here’s how they fared
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