WorldPride 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Washington, D.C., a Flash and a Little Bit Before the Final Rough Ride

The WorldPride celebrations wrapped up in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. The festivities included a parade, which was filled with every color in the rainbow and people from different walks of life. Since the inaugural event in 2000, this is the first time the nation’s capital has hosted an international festival. This year also marked the 50th anniversary of Pride events in D.C., where typically hundreds of thousands of attendees gather to celebrate. Take a look at some photos from the event.

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Climate Solutions Week Roundup: Five Easy Ways to Stretch Your Water Supply: A View from the St. George, Ohio, Public Radio Station

In the American West, St. George has a booming population. But climate change is making heat more intense and rain less reliable. Local leaders have a plan to stretch the water supply in the area by turning to its sewage supply. Recycled, treated wastewater will be sprayed onto lawns and farm fields, freeing up water for homes. The county currently uses some of its drinking water for outdoor irrigation. The sewage recycling plan can be pricey, but it may be worth it in the long run. Here’s a look at how it could work.

Five cheap and easy ways to reduce home energy consumption are just one of the stories NPR has for Climate Solutions Week.

Cynthia Erivo hosted the Tony Awards last night at Radio City Music Hall. This year, no one show swept the award ceremony — and for good reason, according to NPR culture editor Jennifer Vanasco. This Broadway season’s shows were tremendously diverse, which resulted in many tight races. Here are Vanasco’s top takeaways from the event and the full list of award winners.

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Los Angeles Protests: What Happens when the United States Attorney General declares he is removing the National Guard from the U.S.

In Los Angeles, protests have erupted over the last three days due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The president said that he would put 2,000 National Guard soldiers on the ground. The governor of the state said the deployment was unnecessary and was “inflaming tensions”. On Saturday, ICE said in a social media post that it had arrested 118 immigrants during operations in LA last week. There are photos of the protests here.

Federal judges have a lot of power over the people who work for them, including law clerks, who report a real culture of fear. Over the course of a year, Carrie Johnson spoke with many current and former clerks about their experience in the federal judiciary. Through her conversations, she discovered problems with 50 judges across 26 states.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is an important Vaccine Committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kennedy has the authority to replace anyone on the committee, as his department oversees the CDC. The possibility of Kennedy replacing everyone on the committee worried some politicians and public health experts when Kennedy was first nominated.

U.S. drug-related deaths among young people are finally declining after a decade in which over 230,000 people under the age of 35 died from overdoses. Fentanyl and other drugs killed over 30,000 people in this age group. According to data from the CDC, the number of fatal overdoses had dropped significantly by the end of last year.

What do parents sing about their babies? A case study in Earthaven Ecovillage, North Carolina during Hurricane Helene and implications for the health and happiness of babies

In late September, Hurricane Helene caused devastating damage across North Carolina, resulting in over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in property losses. Earthaven Ecovillage, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to about 100 full-time residents, remained relatively unscathed compared to other areas like Asheville, N.C. When the community’s hydroelectric system was damaged, they activated their backup solar power system. Additionally, the residents were prepared with food supplies and had the skills to collaborate effectively during a crisis. A world of worsening climate disasters requires this ability to work together. There are photos of the residents of Earthaven Ecovillage, as well as more about how collectivity can be a climate solution.

A new study has found that singing to babies increases their health and happiness. Morning Edition wanted to further “investigate” the matter by asking listeners and readers what they sing to their little ones. Responses came in with many different reasons behind them. Some parents pull out the guitar for a full jam session, while others sing the songs their parents sang to them. Listen to these parents sing songs to their children or read the full transcript here.