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As ceasefire talks stall Israel's government weights a full occupation of Gaza, Texas Republicans threaten to arrest Democratic lawmakers unless they return to the State House, why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose.
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What happens when the president says government data can't be trusted?
From climate data, to budget forecasts, to intelligence reports, President Trump has challenged sources of data within his administration. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Peter Baker of the New York Times.
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Texas Republicans threaten to arrest Democrats unless they return to the state House
Texas Republicans are threatening to arrest Democrats in the state House unless they return, so the Legislature can work on a plan that could add GOP seats in the Congress.
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An AI expert on the future of our workforce
Are policymakers profoundly underestimating the impacts of AI on the workforce? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Erik Brynjolfsson of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI.
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Trump puts pressure on Putin moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia
President Trump has positioned nuclear submarines close to Russia. What pressure, if any, is this bringing on Russian President Vladimir Putin? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sergey Radchenko, a professor at Johns Hopkins University.
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Public defenders in Massachusetts and other states demand a pay raise
Dozens of criminal cases are being dismissed in Massachusetts and other states as public defenders refuse to take on new cases until they get a pay raise.
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A Stuckey's in Missouri serves Halal food
Roadside convenience stores can be a good place to pick up a snack or even a meal on a long drive. Now, one nostalgic chain, a Stuckey's in Missouri, has branched out from its usual fare and put Halal food on its menu, attracting Muslim truck drivers as well as other customers.
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A Rohingya Muslim refugee builds a new life, away from a difficult past
A Rohingya Muslim man tells the story of how he escaped the squalid refugee camp in southern Bangladesh where he was born and came to the U.S. as a refugee.
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Spotted lanternflies are all over. What should you do if you see one?
Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?
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What's the deal with electrolyte drinks – do you need them to stay hydrated?
Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?
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Senator Amy Klobuchar on states suing Trump over tariffs
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), whose state is among those suing the Trump administration for imposing tariffs without Congressional approval.
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Will the president's economic policies slow down the economy?
New and higher tariffs are set to take effect this week, amid signs the president's economic policies are resulting in higher prices and slower economic growth.
