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Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5391945/chicago-catholics-react-to-the-news-of-pope-leo-x1v
Published: May 8, 2025 22:26
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Europe marks 80 years since the end of World War II
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5388245/europe-marks-80-years-since-the-end-of-world-war-ii
Published: May 8, 2025 22:24
Parades and memorials across Europe marking 80 years since Nazi Germany's surrender at the end of World War II.
The view from the Druze community in the Golan Heights
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5388506/the-view-from-the-druze-community-in-the-golan-heights
Published: May 8, 2025 22:24
Israel says its recent strikes and incursions in Syria are to protect the Druze religious group. Some in the community welcome it, but some say they're being used to further Israel's political goals.
A packed St. Peter's Square reacts with joy to the new pope
Published: May 8, 2025 20:53
Habemus Papam, the College of Cardinals has elected a pope, and the crowd in Vatican Square went wild.
The Catholic Church has a new leader — and for the first time ever, he's an American
Published: May 8, 2025 20:38
For the first time in history, the College of Cardinals has chosen an American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV.
Here's why Bill Gates is accelerating his plan to donate his billions
Published: May 8, 2025 20:36
After decades of philanthropy following the success of Microsoft, Bill Gates is winding down his namessake charity. What's he going to do next?
An Augustinian priest who once met now-Pope Leo XIV weighs in
Published: May 8, 2025 20:35
Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar ever to be selected to lead the Catholic Church. Raised in Chicago, where he was known as Robert Prevost, he graduated from Villanova University.
Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5391297/air-traffic-control-system-overhaul-modernization
Published: May 8, 2025 20:21
The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.
A firing squad tried to shoot a prisoner in the heart. They missed, autopsy indicates
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5389846/firing-squad-south-carolina-death-penalty-execution
Published: May 8, 2025 18:41
The autopsy notes two bullet wounds even though there were three shooters, and a forensic expert says the misfires likely caused "excruciating conscious pain and suffering."
Discovering a mom we never knew, in letters she saved from WWII soldiers
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5371628/bob-mondello-mother-world-war-ii
Published: May 8, 2025 09:00
My sister and I recently unearthed a forgotten box of correspondence our mom received from servicemen she'd met at Red Cross dances in Rome near the end of the war. She would have been 100 this year.
Jury finds 3 former Memphis police officers not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Published: May 7, 2025 22:04
A jury has found three former Memphis police officers not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols.
In Atlanta, CDC staff reel after recent cuts
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5380229/in-atlanta-cdc-staff-reel-after-recent-cuts
Published: May 7, 2025 22:04
The CDC has lost thousands of workers since January. At a conference celebrating the work of the agency's "disease detectives," current and former staff grappled with uncertainty about the future.
A controversial experiment on Reddit reveals the persuasive powers of AI
Published: May 7, 2025 21:44
Researchers at the University of Zurich wanted to see how persuasive AI could be -- but did not get permission to do research on the actual humans on Reddit that the AI was interacting with.
Faulty DNA tests lead to more than 1, 000 criminal cases across Texas being reviewed
Published: May 7, 2025 21:38
Faulty DNA tests being used in criminal cases in Texas could impact more than 1,000 cases. Under some circumstances, these tests were incorrectly coming back as insufficient DNA to test.
Why a group of vets and lawmakers want to legalize a plant-derived drug to treat PTSD
Published: May 7, 2025 21:38
A group of U.S. vets and lawmakers are leading an effort to get clinical trials up and running in for a potent psychoactive drug called Ibogaine.
Can the new pope inspire young Catholics?
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5385852/can-the-new-pope-inspire-young-catholics
Published: May 7, 2025 21:27
How are young Catholics thinking about the American Catholic church during the papal transition. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to the hosts of American Magazine's Jesuitical podcast.
Trump's tariffs are showing up in Americans' receipts
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5387325/trumps-tariffs-are-showing-up-in-americans-receipts
Published: May 7, 2025 21:14
Small businesses are scrambling to figure out the cost of tariffs. Most are passing on some of the cost to American customers.
America's air traffic control problem
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5388960/americas-air-traffic-control-problem
Published: May 7, 2025 21:13
David Grizzle, the Chief Operating Officer and head of air traffic control for the FAA during the Obama administration, talks about current air traffic issues.
The papal conclave opens
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5388223/the-papal-conclave-opens
Published: May 7, 2025 21:05
The papal conclave is underway at the Vatican. NPR religion correspondent breaks down what's happening.
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? These 'coaches' can help
Published: May 7, 2025 21:04
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A.
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5388904/hepatitis-a-outbreak-declared-in-l-a
Published: May 7, 2025 21:00
L.A. County has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis A due to a spike in cases over the past year and data showing an increase in wastewater. Health officials aren't sure what's behind the rise in cases.
What Trump administration cuts mean for mental health in one rural school district
Published: May 7, 2025 20:46
A school district in Skowhegan, Maine, is reeling from newly announced cuts for federally funded mental health services, which are especially difficult to access in rural areas.
The latest on the India-Pakistan conflict
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5389766/the-latest-on-the-india-pakistan-conflict
Published: May 7, 2025 20:45
India's airstrikes in Pakistan are its deepest attacks into Pakistani territory in more than 50 years.
Trump uses third countries for removals
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5389713/trump-uses-third-countries-for-removals
Published: May 7, 2025 20:45
The Trump administration is adding Libya to the list of countries that are destinations for migrants deported from the U.S.
Weight Watchers files for bankruptcy protection
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5389591/weight-watchers-files-for-bankruptcy-protection
Published: May 7, 2025 20:45
Weight Watchers, the brand built on providing support for people who are trying to lose weight, filed for bankruptcy protection. The company is burdened with debt as more customers turn to medication.
His Catholic prayer app is one of the world's most popular. What's his conclave take?
Published: May 7, 2025 20:32
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the CEO of the Hallow app, a Catholic prayer app, about the next pope.
Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5387502/deep-seafloor-ocean-mapped-rhode-island
Published: May 7, 2025 18:00
Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions.
Here's the 2025 list of most endangered historic places in the U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-s1-5371295/endangered-historic-places-preservation
Published: May 7, 2025 12:00
This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle.
Georgia Gov. Kemp says he won't for the U.S. Senate in next year's midterm
Published: May 6, 2025 22:01
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is passing on running for the U..S Senate in next year's midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic incumbent.
Key ruling could finally end North Carolina court election
Published: May 6, 2025 21:44
Six months after the election, a federal judge has ordered that a contest for the North Carolina should finally be over, in a case that targeted thousands of votes on technical grounds.
Good news for the adorable axolotl — ones born in captivity could survive in the wild
Published: May 6, 2025 21:36
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with scientist Alejandra Ramos, who just led a study about axolotls born in captivity who were released into the wild and survived.
Why oil prices are falling, and what it means for the economy
Published: May 6, 2025 21:36
Oil prices have hit a multi-year low after OPEC decided to increase production, even as analysts worry that tariffs will disrupt the global economy enough to bring down demand for crude.
'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up
Published: May 6, 2025 21:15
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Weird Al" Yankovic grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up.
India launches missile attacks on Pakistan
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388952/india-attacks-pakistan
Published: May 6, 2025 21:14
India has launched strikes in several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled territory, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
Tips on getting the most from deep reading
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-4947266-e1/tips-on-getting-the-most-from-deep-reading
Published: May 6, 2025 21:13
NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted.
This priest has focused on the LGBTQ community. Here's what he thinks of the conclave
Published: May 6, 2025 21:12
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic church more open to the LGBTQ community than ever. On the eve of the papal conclave, Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what happens now.
Only three years old, online publication Baltimore Banner wins Pulitzer
Published: May 6, 2025 21:12
Three reporters from the Baltimore Banner - a relatively new publication -- won a Pulitzer for their reporting on the overdose crisis in Baltimore done in conjunction with the New York Times.
Khartoum: Inside Sudan's shattered city
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5380769/khartoum-inside-sudans-shattered-city
Published: May 6, 2025 21:12
A glimpse inside the shattered city of Khartoum, Sudan's capital, destroyed by the two-year conflict and now in the process of trying to recover.
Andre 3000 straps a baby grand to his back for new EP, '7 Piano Sketches'
Published: May 6, 2025 21:00
Andre 3000 arrived on the Met Gala carpet with a baby grand piano strapped to his back, and concurrently released his second solo album, an EP called 7 Piano Sketches.
French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Published: May 5, 2025 21:50
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. are stuck in Panama unable to return home
Published: May 5, 2025 21:50
Two months ago, the U.S. deported almost 300 asylum seekers and flew them to Panama under a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups.
Last call for Skype
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/05/nx-s1-5387452/last-call-for-skype
Published: May 5, 2025 21:21
We are saying goodbye to Skype. In 2009, the app had more than 400 million users, and made up 8% of the world's international calling minutes. Now Microsoft says it has shifted focus to its Teams app.
As a judge weighs NCAA deal, thousands of college athletes remain in legal limbo
Published: May 5, 2025 21:20
Thousands of college athletes are in limbo as the NCAA and lawyers scramble to reach a new deal after a judge put a major settlement on hold. At issue are reduced roster sizes that would have seen players cut from their teams.
Be square and get to the root of it! Celebrate Square Root Day today!
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/05/nx-s1-5387370/square-root-day-today
Published: May 5, 2025 21:19
Square root days happen only a few times in a century, and the man who brought the day fame is celebrating his sixth one.
It's been 4 months of congestion tolls for drivers in Manhattan. How's the traffic?
Published: May 5, 2025 20:58
It's been four months since New York City implemented a congestion pricing plan for part of Manhattan. The tolls have deterred tens of thousands of motorists each day from entering the area.
Israel announces a new ultimatum for Hamas and a shift in how Gaza aid is distributed
Published: May 5, 2025 20:58
Israel has announced a new plan to take over all aid deliveries and distribution in Gaza. The plan comes as the military says it will expand its war effort against Hamas.
U.N. World Food Program to slash jobs, drastically shrink food aid
Published: May 5, 2025 20:50
The U.N. World Food Program plans to cut its staff by a third. Donations from Europe and Britain have flagged, and cuts by the Trump administration forced the humanitarian organization to downsize.
Trump authorizes a 100% tariff on movies 'produced in foreign lands'
Published: May 5, 2025 20:48
President Trump authorized a 100% tariff on movies "produced in foreign lands" on Sunday, raising questions around the world about the implications for a fast-changing movie industry.
Lifting the curtain on the conclave with author Robert Harris
Published: May 5, 2025 20:48
As the world waits for the papal conclave to get underway, Scott Detrow speaks with Robert Harris, the author who dramatized the process in the book Conclave.
'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/05/nx-s1-5381150/pulitzer-prizes-2025
Published: May 5, 2025 20:48
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
Why the REAL ID law took so long to be enforced — and how it'll affect travelers
Published: May 5, 2025 20:48
May 7 is the day TSA will start requiring IDs that are compliant with the Real ID law. A look at why the 20-year-old law is just now being enforced, and how it will affect Americans and noncitizens.
Spring flowers are abundant in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Published: May 5, 2025 20:39
One national park boasts the most diverse collection of wildflowers in the country, and they're blooming right now.
The issues that are front of mind for cardinals as they prepare for the conclave
Published: May 5, 2025 20:19
As the papal conclave is approaching, who are the cardinal electors who will decide on the next pope? And what are their priorities?
A Maryland town backed Trump's cost-cutting pledge. Now it's a target
Published: May 5, 2025 16:01
Emmitsburg is home to the National Fire Academy, effectively the war college for U.S. firefighters. The Trump administration's decision to halt classes has some townspeople pondering their votes.
Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz for the 'most ruthless and violent' prisoners
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/05/nx-s1-5387239/trump-alcatraz-reopen
Published: May 5, 2025 15:36
The prison on a forbidding island off San Francisco was operated at a prohibitive cost. Now, President Trump says it's time to substantially enlarge and rebuild Alcatraz as a federal penitentiary.
During TV interview, President Trump questions due process rights of U.S. residents
Published: May 4, 2025 21:18
During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," President Trump questioned the due process rights of people in the United States.
What to know about the papal conclave
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/nx-s1-5385000/what-to-know-about-the-papal-conclave
Published: May 4, 2025 21:18
The College of Cardinals gathers this week to elect the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. But what preparations go into setting up the rare, secretive event?
Stranded Soviet spacecraft to plunge back to Earth
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/nx-s1-5384982/stranded-soviet-spacecraft-to-plunge-back-to-earth
Published: May 4, 2025 21:18
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell about Kosmos 482, the Soviet-era spacecraft that was stranded over 50 years ago during a mission to Venus. It will soon return to Earth.
Mississippi lawmakers eliminate the state income tax. How will that affect residents?
Published: May 4, 2025 21:18
Mississippi lawmakers voted to do something that other GOP-led states have been talking about: eliminating the state income tax. But it's not clear where the state will get the money it needs.
How this teen fled Russian occupation and became a hero in Ukraine
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/04/nx-s1-5348841/ukraine-russian-occupied-luhansk-teen-escape
Published: May 4, 2025 10:00
An 18-year-old from Russian-occupied Luhansk tells NPR how and why he escaped to Kyiv.
After his burial, visitors flock to Pope Francis's tomb.
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/03/nx-s1-5385317/after-his-burial-visitors-flock-to-pope-franciss-tomb
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
NPR's Scott Detrow visits the Basilica where Pope Francis has been laid to rest.
Economic uncertainty remains amid Trump's tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/03/nx-s1-5385273/economic-uncertainty-remains-amid-trumps-tariffs
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
It's been a month since President Trump announced his worldwide tariffs. Since then, there have been escalations and tariff retribution from other countries, then tariff pauses.
Global survey aims to take stock of the impacts of psychedelic drugs
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
The 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey aims to capture people's experiences with psychedelics around the world.
Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti discusses his new album, "Journey Through Life."
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
Musician Femi Kuti talks about a few stand-out songs from his latest album, "Journey Through Life."
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa reflects on the upcoming Conclave
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa discusses the upcoming Conclave to elect the next Pope with NPR's Scott Detrow.
Tips on getting the most from deep reading.
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/03/nx-s1-4947266/tips-on-getting-the-most-from-deep-reading
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
NPR's Life Kit team offers tips for how to read deeply in an age when we are constantly distracted.
What's it like to cover the war in Ukraine? NPR's Kyiv correspondent explains.
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
Just this week, the Trump administration signed a deal to share revenues from Ukraine's mineral wealth. But how are Ukrainians responding - and what's it like to cover the ongoing conflict?
What is the 'broligarchy'?
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/03/nx-s1-5379951/what-is-the-broligarchy
Published: May 3, 2025 23:14
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Morgan Sung, host of the KQED podcast 'Close All Tabs,' about the rise of the 'broligarchy'.
British luxury retailer Harrod's fell victim to a cyberattack
Published: May 2, 2025 21:47
Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack.
Why Hegseth wants to eliminate the Women, Peace and Security program
Published: May 2, 2025 21:47
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to eliminate the Women, Peace and Security Act. He doesn't have the power to do so, but what is the act's goal, and what does this mean for women in combat roles?
Lady Gaga hits Copacabana Beach for the biggest concert of her career
Published: May 2, 2025 21:42
Lady Gaga fans are gathering in Rio as the singer prepares to play what promises to be the biggest concert of her career at the iconic Copacabana beach.
Trump voters share what they think of the policies of his presidency's first 100 days
Published: May 2, 2025 21:41
We hear from Trump voters in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Colorado about what they think of the policies in the first 100 days of the Trump Presidency.
Former DOJ lawyer weighs in on Trump's El Salvador prison plan
Published: May 2, 2025 21:39
The Trump administration has sent migrants it calls terrorists to an overseas prison for indefinite detention. To some, it echoes the U.S.'s detainment of "unlawful enemy combatants" after 9/11.
At San Antonio's Fiesta, Mariachi festival celebrates heritage and cultural pride
Published: May 2, 2025 21:24
One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants.
NOAA submersible robots find hand painted mural on 80-year-old shipwreck
Published: May 2, 2025 21:01
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Phil Hartmeyer, is a marine archaeologist at NOAA's Ocean Exploration program, about a mural discovered in the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown, which sunk during WWII.
President Trump has issued an executive order to pull federal funds from NPR and PBS
Published: May 2, 2025 20:57
President Trump has directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls the move "blatantly unlawful."
The Sean Combs trial will start next week
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5384260/the-sean-combs-trial-will-start-next-week
Published: May 2, 2025 20:54
Sean Combs' federal trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy will begin in New York next week. What is he accused of, and what will the trial mean for the mogul and for hip-hop?
These race car drivers turn lemons (and $500) into an endurance contest like no other
Published: May 2, 2025 20:54
The Tour of Lemons is an endurance car race with a major tweak: The cars can't cost more than $500. But teams can decorate them any way they like – a recent race included a Toyota topped with googly eyes.
Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope
Published: May 1, 2025 22:02
The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.
What to watch for when the White House releases Trump's first budget proposal
Published: May 1, 2025 22:02
President Trump's team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.
A tax loophole allowed Americans to buy lots of cheap stuff from China. Not anymore
Published: May 1, 2025 21:53
The U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites. Consumers are panicking.
Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards – Broadway's highest honors – are announced
Published: May 1, 2025 21:53
While Broadway's box office is approaching pre-pandemic levels, fewer shows are making money, so the showcase of the national Tony broadcast is an invaluable marketing tool.
Chinatowns feel the impact of Trump's tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5361239-e1/chinatowns-feel-the-impact-of-trumps-tariffs
Published: May 1, 2025 21:52
Chinatowns across the nation are vibrant, cultural and economic centers for Asian Americans, tourists and residents alike. How are they faring with the Trump administration's steep tariffs?
Waltz is out at the White House. What's next for Trump's national security adviser?
Published: May 1, 2025 21:51
In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.
Boosting crawfish frog numbers by moving their eggs
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5349448/boosting-crawfish-frog-numbers-by-moving-their-eggs
Published: May 1, 2025 21:51
Crawfish frog numbers are on decline due to habitat loss. But scientists in Indiana are working to return species to a historic site.
This week in science: Minecraft, perfecting a pasta dish and new cancer research
Published: May 1, 2025 21:51
Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.
President Trump has taken measures to bring back timber jobs. Will they work?
Published: May 1, 2025 21:51
Tariffs on foreign timber and an executive order suspending environmental regulations could revive a domestic logging industry. But it's unclear if the economics will support exploitation of forests.
Millennials and Gen Zers will outnumber Baby Boomers in Australia's upcoming election
Published: May 1, 2025 21:51
A record 18 million Australians are registered to vote in Saturday's national election. And for the first time, Millennials and Gen-Z will overtake Baby Boomers to form the dominant voting bloc.
Students at FSU demand better safety measures after shooting on campus
Published: May 1, 2025 21:14
After a campus shooting in April, students at Florida State University are demanding more safety measures. It was the second shooting on the campus in just over a decade.
Meet the hungry caterpillar's punk cousin — the 'bone collector'
Published: May 1, 2025 20:55
A newly discovered species of caterpillar eats other bugs and then wears their dead bodies.
How do you measure the effectiveness of a consumer boycott?
Published: May 1, 2025 20:47
President Trump's attacks on DEI programs in the federal government have led many corporations, like Target, to ditch their own policies. The big box store now faces a boycott over its decision.
Palantir's growing role in the Trump administration
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5372776/palantirs-growing-role-in-the-trump-administration
Published: May 1, 2025 20:38
Palantir is a mysterious and powerful data analytics firm co-founded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel. In the Trump White House, the company is gaining new influence.
RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
Published: May 1, 2025 20:12
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5381684/thunderbolts-review
Published: May 1, 2025 19:48
Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.
The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5369457/truman-trump-foreign-policy
Published: May 1, 2025 16:51
From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role.
New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5345820/alabama-black-voters-new-second-congressional-district
Published: May 1, 2025 09:00
Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The progress comes as President Trump pulls back federal diversity initiatives.
Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi
Published: April 30, 2025 22:06
Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi — detained by authorities at his naturalization interview — is free for now. He had been in prison for two weeks after his arrest earlier in April.
U.S. supports ally Israel at the International Court of Justice
Published: April 30, 2025 22:06
The UN's highest court has been hearing testimony regarding Israel's conduct in providing aid to Palestinians, especially in Gaza where it has imposed a blockade of any goods entering the territory.
Israel marks its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers as the war in Gaza drags on
Published: April 30, 2025 22:06
As Israel commemorates its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, it is reckoning with the resumption of fighting in Gaza. Now more than 18 months long, it's the longest war Israel has ever waged.
Local governments scramble to replace federal disaster funding
Published: April 30, 2025 21:34
The Trump administration canceled billions of dollars of grants that were supposed to help small towns across the U.S keep their residents safe from floods, wildfires and other extreme weather. In one small Maryland town, the loss of funding means people…
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