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Trump's 'Golden Share' in U.S. Steel
The iconic American company, U.S. Steel was sold to Nippon Steel in Japan earlier this summer. The sale was years in the making and, on the campaign trail last year, President Trump opposed it. But now, he's approved the sale. And the deal also gives the president himself an outsized say in the future of U.S. Steel. Erika Beras from Planet Money explains what the president calls: a golden share.
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Use of AI in airlines ticket pricing raise concerns
Delta Air Lines has said it will use more AI in ticket pricing, which means you could be paying more or less for your next plane ride. Some lawmakers are concerned about fairness.
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Jewish leaders from the U.S. sign a letter urging Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
More than a thousand rabbis and other Jewish leaders from the U.S. and elsewhere have signed a public letter urging Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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Morning news brief
The Fed holds interest rates steady despite pressure from President Trump, Republicans in Texas release a proposal for a new congressional map, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East makes his first trip to Israel since May.
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Republicans in Texas release a proposal for a new congressional map
Republicans in Texas have released a proposal for a new state congressional map. President Trump has said he wants a map that helps his party win five more House seats in next year's midterms.
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Kamala Harris' political future
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced she won't run for California governor in 2026, but she has left open the possibility of a future political run.
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Senator Alex Padilla on redistricting efforts by Republicans
A Martinez talks with Sen. Alex Padilla of California about Democrats' plans to push back against Republicans' redistricting efforts, with control of the House at stake in the midterm elections.
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'Sequelmania' is real, but is it worth reviving decades-old movie franchises?
With the release of sequels to "The Naked Gun" and "Happy Gilmore," the Pop Culture Happy Hour team has been considering the successes and pitfalls of reviving decades-old franchises.
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Brazilian producers brace for Trump's 50% tariffs
The threat of 50% tariffs on all goods coming from Brazil has growers and producers in the South American country on edge.
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What is 'Google Zero' and what could it mean for the web?
Online publishing depends on web traffic. With the rise of Google AI Overview and other AI-powered tools, fewer and fewer are clicking links. This is all leading to what some are calling Google Zero, when search engines no longer send any traffic to websites. Such a scenario would make many parts of the web collapse entirely.
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Some parents struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies
NPR's A Martinez speaks with school social worker Kia Baker and educator Melvin Bond about how parents in Baltimore struggle to keep up with the rising cost of school supplies.
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'Unitary executive theory' argues to restore the president's authority
The Supreme Court majority is advancing a long-term goal of conservatives to strengthen presidential power. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with John Yoo, a proponent of "unitary executive theory."