Ayesha Rascoe
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Cuba's deputy foreign minister denies claims China is building spy bases in the country
There are signs that China is trying to spy on the US from Cuba. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses developments with correspondent Eyder Peralta, who recently met with Cuba's deputy foreign minister.
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Walmart CEO warns tariffs will raise prices. Here's how that impacts you
Who are the winners and losers when it comes to inflation? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, about the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
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Nyle DiMarco discusses his documentary 'Deaf President Now!'
A student protest at Gallaudet University forced out its newly appointed president 37 years ago. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nyle DiMarco, co-director of the new documentary "Deaf President Now!"
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Kentucky Governor confirms over 18 dead from overnight tornadoes
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 18 people were killed in his state from a devastating tornado, and the death toll could rise.
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New research finds how Barbie doll's heel height corresponds with her job
Barbie once could only stand on her tip toes, in tiny high heels. Her job? To look pretty. A new study finds there's a correlation between flatter-footed Barbies and more job choices.
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Here's why dogs look like their owners, according to science
People often say dogs and their owners look and act alike. Now there's science to back that up.
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Politics chat: Trump attacks the Supreme Court, Walmart, Jerome Powell on Truth Social
On the heels of his first foreign trip, President Trump got busy on Truth Social. He took swipes at the Supreme Court, Walmart and the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
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New ceasefire talks are underway between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have entered the most substantive negotiations in months. The movement in a possible ceasefire comes amid intense Israeli airstrikes that have killed on average more than 100 Palestinians a day in the past 5 days.
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A New York museum announces the 2025 inductees to its Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY has named its 2025 inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
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Dr. Casey Means, Trump's pick for Surgeon General, faces criticism across the spectrum
Dr. Casey Means, a health care entrepreneur and social media influencer, is Trump's pick for surgeon general. But she's facing pushback for her unconventional resume.