Month: July 2021

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Bay Curious - Daly City Is One of the Densest Cities in the Country. Why?

Daly City is only eight square miles, but it's one of the densest cities in the US. There are a few factors behind this, but one of the most interesting is the design of the houses. But it's not all building hacks in this episode, there's a darker past to some of Daly City's housing too.

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Reported by Amanda Stupi. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho, Brendan Willard, Sebastian Miño-Bucheli and Chris Hoff. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Lena Blanco, Ethan Lindsey, Vinnee Tong and Don Clyde.

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Cincinnatus

Throughout human history, people have killed, robbed, and put their lives at risk in the pursuit of power. In fact, almost all of history can be thought of as people, tribes, and nations all competing for power. However, occasionally there are those who have the ability to seize power but refuse to do so. One man, in particular, did so twice. Learn more about Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - $1T Infrastructure Deal, Facebook’s Business Boom & Farewell ‘Arthur’ – Thursday, July 29th, 2021

The news to know for Thursday, July 29th, 2021!

We'll tell you about a deal in Congress to improve roads, the internet, the electric grid, and a lot more. How much it's expected to cost and what has to happen next before it becomes law.

Also, more employers are requiring COVID-19 vaccines for their workers before they can return to the office.

Plus, a big protest at a popular video game company, more history-making wins for Team USA at the Olympics, and the end of an era in children's TV.

All that and more in around 10 minutes...

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Everything Everywhere Daily - Were The Dark Ages Really That Dark?

The term Dark Ages has been used to refer to a period in European history when culture supposedly regressed and civilization was in decline. The idea of a Dark Ages is one that was prevalent amongst historians for centuries. But lately, historians have been reconsidering the idea of a Dark Age and questioning if there really was a Dark Age. Learn more about the Dark Ages and if they were really that dark, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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The NewsWorthy - Capitol Officers Testify, New Mask Guidance & Simone Biles Withdraws – Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

The news to know for Wednesday, July 28th, 2021!

What to know about emotional testimony from Capitol police officers about what they went through on January 6th and why some lawmakers don't want to see any more hearings like that.

Also, the CDC changed course again. What it now has to say about vaccinated people wearing masks. 

Plus, a shocking Olympic exit from the best gymnast in the world, a possible breakthrough in cancer treatment, and some new safety policies for teenagers on Instagram.

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! 

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