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Updates on the coronavirus pandemic
Nat Geo proudly celebrates Women’s History Month
A return to travel—and the world outside your airplane window
America’s Filipino nurses remain resilient pillars at home and abroad despite pandemic
Navigating the complexities of the Asian American experience amid rising racism at home
Eruption in Iceland may mark the start of decades of volcanic activity
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Remembering near-death dramas on a Russian space station
Remembering near-death dramas on a Russian space station
When lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadly
When lions eat livestock, relocation is common—but often deadly
This U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKK
This U.S. governor was impeached—for cracking down on the KKK

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Genius: Aretha

    Explore Aretha Franklin’s musical genius, her incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact she has had on music and culture. Watch the first two episodes of Genius: Aretha for free now, no sign-in required.
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    Travel

    America’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and rafting
    America’s newest national park is a haven for hiking, climbing, and rafting
    From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
    From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
    The legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica
    The legendary community that fought for its freedom in Jamaica

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    A return to travel—and the world outside your airplane window
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    April 2021 Issue

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    Air pollution kills millions every year, like a ‘pandemic in slow motion’
    Air pollution kills millions every year, like a ‘pandemic in slow motion’
    See how polluted air attacks our bodies
    See how polluted air attacks our bodies
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    In This Issue

    The songs that defined Aretha Franklin’s record-breaking career
    How pain and passion shaped the genius of Aretha Franklin
    How America’s most endangered cat could help save Florida
    A world ablaze: These maps show the devastating paths of wildfires
    An urgent question hangs over catastrophic wildfires: What’s in that toxic smoke?
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