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Some states aim to protect residents as private investors buy up mobile home parks
Manufactured homes are sometimes the last option for affordable housing. As private investors buy up parks, some states aim to protect residents from rapid rent increases.
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The latest on Israeli military attacks on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza
Gaza health officials say more than 100 Palestinians were killed Sunday by Israeli fire while trying to get food. It was the deadliest day for Palestinians seeking food under the new aid system.
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British surgeon gives first-hand account of treating wounded in Gaza
Some of those injured in Gaza while seeking food at distribution sites are sent to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. NPR speaks with Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering there.
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Firefighters battle a number of blazes in the Pacific Northwest
Wildfire season is in full swing, and firefighters are battling several destructive fires in the U.S. Northwest.
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NPR CEO Katherine Maher discusses the future of public radio
NPR CEO Katherine Maher answers questions on the future of public radio as Congress strips over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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How the debate over public media funding played out in Washington this week
The House voted to approve President Trump's request to cancel funds for public media and some foreign aid. NPR looks at how the debate over public media funding played out in Washington this week.
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Morning news brief
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid, Trump threatens to sue Wall Street Journal over article about Epstein ties, Trump diagnosed with common circulatory condition.
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HBO's 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' chronicles the life of the iconic musician
A new HBO two-part documentary chronicles the life and work of one of America's most successful singer/songwriters, Billy Joel.
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Despite rising inflation and tariff threats, Americans have kept up their spending
Despite inflation and tariff worries, retail spending data from June shows Americans still shopping with gusto. Economists cite low unemployment, bargain hunting and tariff fatigue.
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Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee discusses the health of the U.S. economy
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about the health of the U.S. economy.
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U.S. politicians want to reshore manufacturing. But what makes it so special?
One hope for reshoring manufacturing is it could help revitalize the heartland. NPR's Planet Money team dives deep into the economic theory and evidence behind this idea.
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Congress sends bill cutting public media and foreign aid funding to Trump
House Republicans delivered a major victory to President Trump early Friday, passing Trump's rescissions bill that claws back $9 billion in funds already approved for public media and foreign aid.