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Science As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants. Jon Hamilton
Politics More liberals, people of color and LGBTQ Americans say they're buying guns out of fear The image of gun ownership in America has been white, rural and Republican, but that's been changing as more liberals and minorities have been buying guns, especially after the 2024 election. Frank Langfitt
Fresh Air weekend: Ethan Hawke; Tim Robbins Hawke says playing lyricist Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon pushed him to his limit. Robbin's new play, Topsy Turvy, is about a chorus that loses its ability to sing together after COVID isolation.
Politics Right-wing media shrugs off latest Epstein document release "To me, these are nothingburgers. If they're even real," said one pro-Trump podcaster, of the thousands of documents that were released this week, including several that named the president. Shannon Bond
Politics The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Here's what you need to know The government is back open. There are lots of questions about what this means, how we got here and where we go from here. Let's dig in. Domenico Montanaro
Politics At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. The Associated Press
Politics Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months. The Associated Press
National Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices President Trump's executive order comes after voters in off-year elections this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey. The Associated Press
Sports Major League Soccer has a new schedule to align with international leagues MLS is switching from a spring-to-fall calendar to a summer-to-spring calendar. The move aligns with the rest of international soccer but could pose a challenge for teams in wintry locations. Becky Sullivan
Politics Do foreign gifts to Trump that align with policy changes raise ethical concerns? NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about gifts from foreign governments or corporations that President Trump has accepted. Brianna Scott
