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Juliana Kim is a weekend reporter for Digital News, where she adds context to the news of the day and brings her enterprise skills to NPR's signature journalism.

She is based in Nashville and came to NPR from member station WPLN, where she most recently served as the education beat reporter. Before that, Kim was a fellow at The New York Times, and her stories included covering the summer 2020 protests after George Floyd's murder and the Atlanta-area spa shootings. She was a key player in the Times' coverage of the spa shootings, connecting with the community as well as the family members of the victims to show their stories.

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Monday

Medical instruments are pictured at the Actors Fund's Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic on March 23, 2011, in New York City. Researchers found that the odds of getting a formal dementia diagnosis in the U.S. differed based on location.

Medical instruments are pictured at the Actors Fund's Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic on March 23, 2011, in New York City. Researchers found that the odds of getting a formal dementia diagnosis in the U.S. differed based on location. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Health

A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

Researchers found diagnosis rates varied depending on location — with parts of the Great Plains and Southwest seeing fewer dementia cases than predicted.

Saturday

An image from police body-camera video released by New Jersey's attorney general's office.

An image from police body-camera video released by New Jersey's attorney general's office. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General hide caption

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New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

National

Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee

Her family said Victoria Lee, 25, from Fort Lee, N.J., was experiencing a mental health crisis when her brother called 911 for medical help. An officer broke into their apartment and fired at her.

In this photo illustration, the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT app is displayed on a laptop screen on Feb. 3, 2023. This week, OpenAI said it used its own AI models to detect covert influence operations.

In this photo illustration, the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT app is displayed on a laptop screen on Feb. 3, 2023. This week, OpenAI said it used its own AI models to detect covert influence operations. Leon Neal/Getty Images Europe hide caption

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Leon Neal/Getty Images Europe

Technology

OpenAI says Iranian group using ChatGPT tried to sow division ahead of U.S. election

OpenAI said it banned several ChatGPT accounts that generated fake online articles and comments, adding that the content gained little to no reach.

This photo shows a child's face from the chin up to the lower eyelashes. The child's cheeks are pinkish red.

A parvovirus B19 infection can cause a facial rash in children, which is why the disease caused by the virus is sometimes called "slapped-cheek disease." Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source hide caption

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Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source

Health

What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.

Most healthy people have either no symptoms or flu-like symptoms from a parvovirus B19 infection, but it can lead to serious complications for certain groups of people.

Friday

Sculptures representing charred chimneys rising from the smoldering rubble of burned-out buildings make up the centennial memorial of the 1908 race riot, entitled Acts of Intolerance by Preston Jackson, on March 22, 2023, in Springfield, Ill.

Sculptures representing charred chimneys rising from the smoldering rubble of burned-out buildings make up the centennial memorial of the 1908 race riot, entitled Acts of Intolerance by Preston Jackson, on March 22, 2023, in Springfield, Ill. John O'Connor/AP hide caption

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National

Biden designates the site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument

In 1908, a white lynch mob of thousands terrorized a Black neighborhood in Springfield, Ill. The events were so horrific they led to the founding of the NAACP.

Tuesday

This combination image, created from two photos provided by NASA, shows Jupiter in 2017, left, and Mars in 2003. From Earth, the two planets will appear to be almost touching later this week.

This combination image, created from two photos provided by NASA, shows Jupiter in 2017 (left) and Mars in 2003. From Earth, the two planets will appear to be almost touching later this week. NASA/via AP hide caption

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NASA/via AP

Space

Mars and Jupiter pair up this week in a celestial dance unseen from Earth in years

The encounter is an out-of-this-world example of right place, right time — as Mars zips past Jupiter, Earth will be in the perfect spot to see the two planets look as if they are within arm's reach.

Saturday

A screenshot from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's satellite system, which monitored iceberg A23a in February as it drifted around the Weddell Sea near the Antarctic Peninsula.

A screenshot of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's satellite system, which monitored iceberg A23a in February as it drifted around the Weddell Sea near the Antarctic Peninsula. //National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Joint Polar Satellite System hide caption

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//National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Joint Polar Satellite System

Environment

The world's largest iceberg is stuck twirling in an ocean vortex

Iceberg A23a — equivalent to the size of Rhode Island — has been near the South Orkney Islands since January, completing one full rotation every 24 days or so.

Friday

Microsoft found groups linked to Russia, Iran and China have been steadily preparing efforts online to sow division or spread disinformation among U.S voters.

Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center found groups linked to Russia, Iran and China have been steadily launching efforts online to sow division or spread disinformation among U.S voters. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Year of Global Elections

Microsoft detects fake news sites linked to Iran aimed at meddling in U.S. election

Researchers at Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center say Iran was behind four fake news sites geared toward amplifying polarizing messages to both liberal and conservative audiences.

Sunday

Riot police clashed with anti-immigration protesters outside of a Holiday Inn Express, which is used to house asylum seekers, in Rotherham, United Kingdom, on Sunday.

Riot police clashed with anti-immigration protesters outside of a Holiday Inn Express, which is used to house asylum seekers, in Rotherham, United Kingdom, on Sunday. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images hide caption

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World

Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K. Here's what to know

Over the past week, hundreds of protesters were arrested, dozens of officers were injured and multiple buildings were damaged, including a mosque and a hotel known to have housed asylum seekers, following the killing of three girls at a dance class.

Saturday

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, a U.S. fighter jet prepares to take off from USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier during the Freedom Edge exercise by the U.S., Japan and South Korea in Sea of Japan on June 28.

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, a U.S. fighter jet prepares to take off from USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier during the Freedom Edge exercise by the U.S., Japan and South Korea in Sea of Japan on June 28. Rashan Jefferson/U.S. Navy via AP hide caption

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Rashan Jefferson/U.S. Navy via AP

Middle East crisis — explained

U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for Iran attack

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to "bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel," the Pentagon said.

Friday

Photographs of the front and right profile of the head of the

Photographs of the front and right profile of the head of the "Screaming Woman" mummy were taken in 1939 at the Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine in Cairo. Saleem and El-Merghani hide caption

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Saleem and El-Merghani

World

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

Laotion sprinter Silina Pha Aphay stayed with South Sudanese athlete Lucia Moris even after medics arrived to examine Moris on Friday.

Laotian sprinter Silina Pha Aphay was the first to approach South Sudanese athlete Lucia Moris after Moris fell at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Martin Meissner/AP hide caption

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Martin Meissner/AP

2024 Paris Olympics

An Olympic sprinter fell during a race. The first person to help was her opponent

Laotian athlete Silina Pha Aphay had just placed sixth, ending her journey at the Paris Olympics. But her first reaction was to go to her competitor, Lucia Moris of South Sudan, who had fallen.

Monday

Team Great Britain's Thomas Daley and Helen Glover imitate the iconic

Team Great Britain's Thomas Daley and Helen Glover imitate the iconic "I'm flying!" scene from the film Titanic during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. Naomi Baker/Getty Images Europe hide caption

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2024 Paris Olympics

Tom Daley wins a 5th Olympic medal. But fans adore him, and his knitting, win or lose

British diver Tom Daley won silver in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform on Monday. Fans were eager to see him compete — and knit. He made a splash with his poolside hobby at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sha'carri Richardson of Team USA celebrates after finishing second in the Women's 100m Final on day eight of the Paris Olympics at Stade de France on Saturday.

Sha'carri Richardson of Team USA celebrates after finishing second in the Women's 100m Final on day eight of the Paris Olympics at Stade de France on Saturday. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images

2024 Paris Olympics

How is Team USA faring in the Olympics? Here's a medal count so far

The United States became the first country to surpass the 3,000-Olympic medal barrier. This record tally includes both Summer and Winter Games.

Sunday

United States' Lee Kiefer, center, winner of the gold medal of the women's individual Foil competition, celebrates on the podium with silver medal winner United States' Lauren Scruggs, left, and bronze medal winner Canada's Eleanor Harvey during the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

United States' Lee Kiefer, center, winner of the gold medal of the women's individual Foil competition, celebrates on the podium with silver medal winner United States' Lauren Scruggs, left, and bronze medal winner Canada's Eleanor Harvey during the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption

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2024 Paris Olympics

U.S. fencers Kiefer and Scruggs take gold and silver in women's individual foil

The pair made history, with Kiefer becoming the first American woman to earn two gold medals in individual foil. Scruggs became the first Black fencer to medal for the U.S. in an individual women's event.

Antoine Dupont of France, second left and teammates celebrate with their gold medal after defeating Fiji in the final of the men's Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France on Saturday.

Antoine Dupont of France, second left and teammates celebrate with their gold medal after defeating Fiji in the final of the men's Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France on Saturday. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP hide caption

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Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP

2024 Paris Olympics

What's inside the mysterious boxed gift Olympic winners get with their medals

The first trove of medals were awarded this weekend at the Paris Olympics and fans were quick to notice that athletes were handed another prize at the podium.

Saturday

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Harris speaks during a campaign fundraising event at the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday.

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign fundraising event at the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Mass., on Saturday. Stephanie Scarbrough/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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2024 Election

Harris calls herself an underdog with momentum during a fundraiser speech

In her speech, Vice President Harris spoke boldly about the stakes of the presidential election, and brushed off Donald Trump's latest attacks against her.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit on Friday in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit on Friday in West Palm Beach, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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2024 Election

Trump tells Christian voters they 'won't have to vote anymore' if he's elected

Speaking at a gathering of religious conservatives, Donald Trump said if he's reelected, Christian-related concerns will be "fixed" so much so that they would no longer need to be politically engaged.

Saturday

A worker adjusts his helmet on a construction site under the sun as southern California faces a heat wave, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday.

A worker adjusts his helmet on a construction site under the sun as southern California faces a heat wave, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday. Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Weather

Temperature records are shattered as extreme heat grips the West and East coasts

The heat wave in the U.S. is far from over. Parts of both coasts are bearing the brunt of the heat with record-breaking temperatures. The heat will continue its grip over the next few days.

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