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Why More Farmers Are Making The Switch To Grass-Fed Meat And Dairy

Advocates of grass-grazing cattle say it’s better for the environment and the animals. But there’s another upside: Grass-fed meat and dairy fetch a premium that can help small farms stay viable.

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Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Joins The Cast Of ‘Sesame Street’

Julia has bright red hair, big green eyes and she loves to draw. She can be a little shy, but Elmo and Abby Cadabby don’t mind. She’s voiced by Stacey Gordon, whose son is on the autism spectrum, too.

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I Want To Eat Fish Responsibly. But The Seafood Guides Are So Confusing!

All reputable seafood guides are science-based, and yet can offer conflicting advice, because they have different goals. Some support sustainable fishers. Others aim to recover declining populations.

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Former President Donald Trump

Trump Unveils ‘Hard Power’ Budget That Boosts Military Spending

The president’s budget blueprint calls for a 10 percent increase in military spending, along with deep cuts in foreign aid and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Do Showers Make Oranges Taste Better? NPR Investigates

The Internet is full of things, including a Reddit subgroup devoted to the act of eating an orange in the shower. We gave it a shot ourselves.

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