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- Paid early access to Trump's posts raises questions
President Trump is selling early access to his social media posts via Truth Social's subscription service, which costs up to $100,000 a month. Critics are concerned about paying customers viewing market-moving statements before the public.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats not playing it safe
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the Michigan Senate primary, Democrats' midterm strategy, and prosecutors dropping charges related to Reflecting Pool vandalism. President Trump's response to these developments is also highlighted.
- What Trump's flip-flopping on strikes means for the war with Iran
The article discusses President Trump's inconsistent approach to threatening military strikes against Iran and analyzes the implications for the conflict with Iran through an interview with Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
- Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos
Federal agencies are relocating hundreds of workers to new buildings during the summer, causing significant disruption. Employees report issues like bedbugs and poor Wi-Fi in the new locations.
- Trust in public health institutions is eroding. What can officials do?
The article discusses declining trust in public health officials in America, as NPR's Ayesha Rascoe converses with Marianne Udow-Phillips, a lecturer at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, about potential solutions.
- E-bike injuries are on the rise for children and teens
E-bike and e-scooter injuries among children and teens are increasing, according to doctors. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses the trend with Dr. Cornelia Griggs and Caitlin Coit from Mass General Brigham for Children Hospital.
- We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist
NPR asked a first grader to interview a bird scientist in Philadelphia about his career in conservation science. The article highlights the child's curiosity and the scientist's passion for his work.
- Entomologist Stephen Dobson on releasing modified mosquitoes to fight disease
Entomologist Stephen Dobson discusses the use of modified mosquitoes released into the wild to combat disease. The conversation is part of an NPR interview with Scott Simons.
- They call it 'a dream fulfilled' -- new homes designed for (and by) slum residents
Residents in a jam-packed slum help design their new apartments in a prize-winning experiment. The project features a new building replacing one-room tin shacks, described as 'a dream fulfilled'.
- They call it 'a dream fulfilled' -- new homes designed for (and by) slum residents
Residents in a jam-packed slum are participating in designing their new apartments in a building that has already won a prize. The project aims to provide improved housing by involving slum dwellers in the design process.
- In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed are competing for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race. Voters are debating the party's direction between establishment and insurgent approaches, progressive and moderate stances, and new media versus traditional methods.
- Former State Department official on Trump's announcement about deal to disarm Hamas
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller about the White House's announcement regarding a deal to disarm Hamas. Miller, a Carnegie Endowment fellow, provides analysis on the implications of the deal.
- Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
The article discusses how multi-screening digital habits contribute to fatigue and information overload. NPR's Manoush Zomorodi explains the science behind these effects and offers strategies to restore calm and focus.
- Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
The article discusses how multi-screening with devices leads to exhaustion and explains the science behind information overload, offering strategies to regain focus and calm. NPR's Manoush Zomorodi highlights the impact of digital habits on attention and energy.
- The renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buying
The wealth gap between renters and homeowners has widened as rising housing prices make home purchases unaffordable for many, potentially deepening generational divides. Housing remains the primary wealth source for middle-income families, but affordability challenges are intensifying.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on midterm voter enthusiasm
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss midterm election preparations as both parties anticipate a competitive and costly battle for congressional control with under 100 days until the election and the 2028 primary schedule.
- How cuts to federal agencies led to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak
The article discusses how cuts to federal agencies under the Trump Administration impacted food safety measures, contributing to the current cyclosporiasis outbreak. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe interviews NBC reporter Erika Edwards to explore this connection.
- Lebanese displaced by war turn to satellites to check their homes
Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are using satellite images to check if their homes survived, as they are unable to return.
- Lebanese displaced by war turn to satellites to check their homes
Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon are purchasing satellite images to check if their homes survived. The images help them assess damage without being able to return home.
- Sextortion: That's the threat for women who are simply trying to buy clean water
Women in Nairobi's largest slum face sexual threats and attacks when seeking to purchase clean water from a local cartel. The scarcity of water sources in the area exacerbates the risk of such extortion.
- Sextortion: That's the threat for women who are simply trying to buy clean water
In Nairobi's largest slum, women attempting to purchase clean water face sexual extortion threats from local cartels controlling water access. The scarcity of water sources exacerbates the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
- How the Houthis blockade of the Red Sea could affect the global economy
NPR's A Martínez asks former U.S. deputy national security adviser Jon Finer about the impact of the Houthi rebels' blockade of the Red Sea on the global economy.
- West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying
West Virginia offered cash and incentives to digital nomads during the pandemic to boost the economy, with many staying. Ascend West Virginia is part of similar initiatives nationwide.
- A doctor shares how much sleep people need to function through the day
Japan's prime minister claims to sleep 0-3 hours nightly. Dr. Sara Benjamin from Johns Hopkins discusses sleep needs for daily functioning.
- Former State Department official on the implications of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal
NPR's Michel Martin discusses the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal with Daniel Benaim, a former State Department official who worked on Gulf issues.
- Israel's UN envoy on the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal and the widening Iran war
Israel's UN envoy, Danny Danon, discusses a U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear power deal, the Iran war, and Israel's evolving relationship with the U.S. with NPR's Ailsa Chang.
- Why the U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement that allows the U.S. to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, enabling the country to enrich uranium for civilian use. NPR has confirmed the terms of the deal.
- These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing
The number of men in nursing is increasing, with efforts to recruit them and a strong job market contributing to growth, particularly in the South. Men currently make up about 1 in 8 nurses.
- These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing
A growing number of men are entering nursing as a stable career, driven by a strong job market and recruitment efforts, particularly in the South. Currently, about 1 in 8 nurses are men.
- A homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He's one of the first
Joseph Lamont Williams was charged with a felony for refusing to leave a public park where he has lived for years. The case reflects a growing trend of states enforcing camping bans to address homelessness.
- Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on fallout of Trump address
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS discuss Arizona's primary elections, where Republicans will select a nominee to challenge the incumbent governor, Troy Jackson's apparent securing of the Senate nomination for Democrats after Graham Platner's exit, and the fallout from President Trump's remarks on election security.
- Hunter Biden reveals he never wanted Joe Biden to run for re-election, but refused to tell him to stop
Hunter Biden stated in an interview that he never wanted his father, former President Joe Biden, to run for re-election but supported his decisions. He emphasized the challenges of the presidency on family life and revealed he did not pressure his father to stop running.
- The war with Iran is escalating. What next?
The article discusses the escalating U.S. war with Iran and increased hostilities, with NPR's Ailsa Chang speaking to Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about the conflict's implications for the wider region.
- Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
Trump's team claims no children died from USAID funding cuts, while parents of three individuals provide accounts suggesting otherwise. Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who supported ending USAID's funding, assert no deaths were linked to the cuts.
- Republican campaigns see immigration as a winning issue for midterms
Republican campaigns are prioritizing immigration in their advertising spend for the November midterm elections, surpassing Democrats in ad volume and funding. This focus is based on an NPR analysis of advertisement data.
- Bill Maher tears into NPR and brands it an extreme 'far-left' outlet: 'Surprised you had me on'
Bill Maher criticized NPR, calling it an extreme 'far-left' outlet and expressed surprise at being invited to appear on the platform.
- TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump claimed TrumpRx is the most significant healthcare development in decades. However, an NPR analysis reveals that drugmakers are only providing discounts on a limited number of their medications.
- TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
President Trump promoted TrumpRx as a major healthcare initiative for cheaper drugs, but an NPR analysis reveals that drug manufacturers are only offering discounts on a limited number of medications.
- Bill Maher slams NPR as extreme ‘far-left’ outlet: ‘Surprised you had me on’
Comedian Bill Maher criticized NPR for being part of the 'far extreme of the left' during an interview with the outlet. He expressed surprise at being invited to appear on the show.
- Todd Blanche's confirmation brings one Epstein survivor to center stage
The confirmation of Todd Blanche brings Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, to the center stage. She and other women abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a 'survivor sisterhood' focused on advocacy and balancing everyday life with motherhood.