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National The East Wing gave women space to thrive in the White House — here's why First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift was a key part of professionalizing staff for the president's wife. Kaity Kline
As SNAP benefit cutoff looms, WA food banks brace for impact Local food banks say now is the time to volunteer, or give if you're able. Nearly 930,000 Washingtonians will get cut off from those benefits if the government shutdown continues. Gabrielle Healy
Law & Courts National Guard troops briefly deployed to Portland despite judge’s order, federal trial reveals The revelation came to light Wednesday in federal court in Portland, where U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut will decide if President Trump acted lawfully or violated the state’s rights by trying to deploy the National Guard. Troy Brynelson/OPB
National For one volunteer firefighter in Pine Haven, Wyoming, helping is the biggest reward Volunteer firefighters are essential in many small, rural communities. They're especially needed in the Western U.S. where fires have been growing. We'll meet one of them. Chris Clements
Europe How the town of Cortina, Italy, is preparing to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics Residents of Cortina, Italy, worry about the effects of the 2026 Winter Olympics on their town. Kyle McKinnon
National Sen. Peter Welch on efforts in Congress to fund SNAP amid the shutdown NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about his support for a bill to provide SNAP benefits to recipients in spite of the shutdown. Juana Summers
Technology The 'clippers' who make internet stars viral NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Bloomberg digital culture reporter Cecilia D'Anastasio about an emerging industry of video editing -- designed to help content creators go viral online. Scott Detrow
Time for an interstellar flyby! Meet 3i/ATLAS, a very old comet Scientists are observing the skies as the comet 3i/ATLAS makes a close flyby of Earth. Hosts
Economy Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about U.S. job market The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate today for the second time in six weeks. The central bank is trying to shore up the sagging job market. Scott Horsley
Latin America A day after a deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro, 2 very different stories emerge More than 130 people were killed in Rio de Janeiro's deadliest-ever police raid targeting a major drug cartel. Carrie Kahn