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The largest human composting facility is coming to Maryland

NPR | By Scott Maucione

Published August 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM CDT

The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.

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Ohio Republicans face a deadline as Rep. Max Miller rejects calls to step aside

Gabriel Kramer, Ailsa Chang

Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline.
Rural California school district creates space where kids can learn to swim

Alice Daniel

Not everyone has access to a public pool. But a rural school district in California just pulled together funding for a new aquatic center so kids can learn to swim.
Todd Blanche's nomination back on track after GOP deal

Ryan Lucas, Scott Detrow

Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination is moving forward after two Republican senators received written assurances the Justice Department would abandon a controversial compensation fund.
Wildfires near Spokane have burned thousands of acres and displaced many more

Kirk Siegler, Ailsa Chang

Wildfires near Spokane, Wash., have burned at least 7,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
What Cambodia did right about preventing HIV

Durrie Bouscaren

The height of the AIDS epidemic hit Cambodia in the late 90s. More than 180,000 people were infected. A full-on government effort to find at-risk populations and distribute medication has gotten the spread under control.