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Taxpayers filing for peace: Evading taxes as protest Protesting the government by not paying taxes is one way to be heard. We talk with Ruth Braunstein about her book, My Tax Dollar: the Morality of Taxpaying in America. Justine Kenin
National Security Tips to protect your home internet network after a Russian router hack Following a large-scale Russian hacking operation targeting routers, and new FCC guidance, what can you do to make sure your home internet connection is safe? Christopher Intagliata
Israel plans to create buffer zones in Lebanon and Gaza to protect its territory Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah. Daniel Estrin
Health Care Special rural health funding not enough to keep some health facilities open The Big Beautiful Bill Act sets aside special funding for rural health care, but the strings attached make it hard for them to continue some services, like dialysis. Arielle Zionts
Americans are getting bigger tax refunds, but few are noticing the benefit Republicans have been banking on a big tax refund season as part of their Big Beautiful Bill Act. But even with bigger refunds, few Americans believe the tax changes benefit them. Stephan Bisaha
Spy novelist James Wolff dives deep into psychology of espionage in new book NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with James Wolff, the pseudonym of a former British intelligence officer who now writes about them in spy novels. His latest book is Spies and Other Gods. Elena Burnett
Asha Bhosle, iconic Bollywood singer, dies at 92 years old Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle has died at 92 years old. Her decades-long career left a lasting impact in India and across the world. Erika Ryan
Law & Courts Are prediction markets illicit gambling? Washington state says yes Washington is joining the queue of states bringing legal action against Kalshi, a popular prediction market. The platform allows users to wager money on everything from sports, to politics, to pop culture — and even military actions. Clare McGrane
Sid Krofft, creator of TV's trippiest kids shows, has died Kids' television creator Sid Krofft, who along with his brother Marty created some of the most memorable and weirdest children's programming of the late 1960s, '70s and early '80s, has died at age 96. Chloe Veltman
Politics Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026? President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority. Eric McDaniel