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8 min
How should we be thinking about President Trump’s threats to bomb Iran?
Earlier this month, President announced that there would be no new attacks on Iran before the midterm elections. But more recently, he seems to have changed his tune, openly referr…
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11 min
Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart
The backlash in Wisconsin to data center construction has the candidates for governor from both parties quickly adjusting their midterms campaign messaging. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer vi…
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11 min
Feeling squeezed by high prices? Here are tips for managing your finances
According to the latest government data, inflation is up 3.7 percent since last September. People are struggling to pay for things like rent, gas, electricity, and groceries. We ta…
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8 min
Is President Trump turning his disdain for the press into policy?
President Trump has attacked the press since his first term in office. In his second term, Trump has gone from name calling to ejection. Trump’s brought the power of the federal go…
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10 min
Should the CIA spy on foreign companies to help American ones?
Advancements in technology have changed the nature of economic espionage. David Cohen, the former deputy director of the CIA, says that the United States should break with years of…
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9 min
Where did U.S. support for Ukraine go?
President Trump is turning U.S. policy on Ukraine upside down. He and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have been taking shots at one another in the press. What does this shi…
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7 min
How will the riots in France affect the country’s politics?
For weeks, people in France have been protesting over the cost of living and school conditions. But this weekend, many protests turned violent -- and now French officials have impl…
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9 min
Trump waives Russia sanctions. Where does that leave Congress?
The U.S. is making moves to tip the scales for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine.Recently, President Trump has announced an oil deal with the Russian government, called for Uk…
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9 min
Covering AI is a journalistic imperative, and a fast moving target
Brett Neely, one of NPR’s editors who oversees coverage of artificial intelligence, talks about how the topic is now part of every reporter's beat - and how the pace of transformat…
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13 min
Bend, Ore. mayor reacts to school shooting
After yet another school shooting, investigators are trying to piece together a senseless act. NPR speaks with the mayor of Bend, Ore. to learn more about how the community is reac…
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21 min
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints and a federal investigation
It's a familiar experience for anyone who has walked through an American shopping mall: A friendly salesperson approaches with a free sample of skincare cream, offering the promise…
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8 min
Inflation is ticking up. What does it mean for the economy?
A report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in September were up 3.7% from a year ago. What does the data tell us about the state of the economy?NPR’s Sc…
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with NPR
NPR sits down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss the war, weapons, and his relationship with President Donald Trump.This episode was produced by Alejan…
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9 min
Could AI-powered drones soon be making battlefield decisions in Ukraine?
Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones powered by artificial intelligence. But soon, AI could start leading the decisions on the battlefield as well. We visit one Ukrainian compa…
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7 min
How companies use personal data to control what products and price tags we see.
Companies like Amazon keeps close tabs on the spending habits of its customers. That data can be use to help the company recommend products. But it can also help companies get a se…
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13 min
In Alabama, history of voting rights struggles looms over upcoming election
In Alabama, the push that led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 intersects with the recent weakening of the statute and redistricting. Three generations of activists reflect on what it…
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11 min
ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers
President Trump has made immigration enforcement a key part of his second term. Part of that plan included purchasing warehouses across the country. The idea was to house immigrant…
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8 min
A legal loophole could shape how the Cornell rape case is prosecuted
A former student’s accusation that she was drugged and gang raped by seven men in 2024 has sparked protests at Cornell University. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leadin…
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10 min
What money and maps can tell us about the midterms
It's four weeks until midterm Election Day. Polls put the chances of a Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress much higher than they were a few months ago. President Trump…
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10 min
The Supreme Court cases to watch this term
The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday. The signature feature of the Trump presidency has been an effort to expand his own power as the executive and test his constitutional…