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RFK Jr.'s SNAP changes have people worried about losing benefits altogether
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5429651/rfk-jr-s-snap-changes-have-people-worried-about-losing-benefits-altogether
Published: June 11, 2025 22:49
Over 20 states are trying to bar people from using food assistance to buy candy and soda, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he'll expand the ban. Some recipients fear they may lose aid altogether.
The flag of Mexico has emerged as a symbol at the L.A. protests
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5429764/the-flag-of-mexico-has-emerged-as-a-symbol-at-the-l-a-protests
Published: June 11, 2025 22:49
Some protesters in LA have been waving the Mexican flag, drawing criticism from conservatives. The flag's use in such protests is fraught, and criticism often comes from the pro-immigrant movement.
The GOP megabill could cost trillions, putting focus on fiscal conservatism rhetoric
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5425422/the-gop-megabill-could-cost-trillions-putting-focus-on-fiscal-conservatism-rhetoric
Published: June 11, 2025 22:48
President Trump's signature domestic policy bill is estimated to add trillions to the deficit. And that's putting new focus on Republicans and their rhetoric about fiscal conservatism.
Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells explain how 'I Don't Understand You' got made
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5372655/nick-kroll-and-andrew-rannells-explain-how-i-dont-understand-you-got-made
Published: June 11, 2025 22:48
The comedy horror film I Don't Understand You follows a couple's pre-adoption Italian vacation gone wrong in every way. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to the movie's stars, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll.
Should you track your blood sugar with a continuous glucose monitor?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5418465-e1/should-you-track-your-blood-sugar-with-a-continuous-glucose-monitor
Published: June 11, 2025 22:28
A continuous glucose monitor is a small device that sticks to your arm. Every few minutes it sends a signal to your phone estimating your blood sugar levels. But can it improve your health?
She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5420810/she-served-the-american-people-for-35-years-now-her-retirement-income-is-on-the-line
Published: June 11, 2025 22:27
President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress includes a significant cut to federal employees' retirement benefits.
What's behind the rhetoric about the protests in LA?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5429605/whats-behind-the-rhetoric-about-the-protests-in-la
Published: June 11, 2025 22:27
The rhetoric used by President Trump and pro-MAGA media is conflating words like "insurrection" and "invasion." Those terms also have specific legal meaning to justify using the military.
Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist sexual abuse whistle-blower, dies at 47
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5430485/jennifer-lyell-southern-baptist-sexual-abuse-whistle-blower-dies-at-47
Published: June 11, 2025 22:22
Jennifer Lyell, a prominent whistleblower within the Southern Baptist Convention who brought national attention to sexual abuse within the church, has died. She suffered from a series of strokes.
Nine months after Hurricane Helene, volunteers are helping families access homes
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5428202/nine-months-after-hurricane-helene-volunteers-are-helping-families-access-homes
Published: June 11, 2025 22:09
In North Carolina, volunteers are re-building bridges that were swept away during Hurricane Helene. The bridges will finally allow access to houses that have been cut off by the storm for nine months.
L.A. is quiet a day after downtown curfew
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5430504/l-a-is-quiet-a-day-after-downtown-curfew
Published: June 11, 2025 21:56
Things are quiet in Los Angeles the day after Mayor Karen Bass instituted a curfew for a small portion of downtown.
A new father finds comfort in a doctor's words of advice
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/11/nx-s1-5425329/a-new-father-finds-comfort-in-a-doctors-words-of-advice
Published: June 11, 2025 09:00
In 2019, Darren Wayman was about to become a new father. He was terrified. Then, a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that changed his perspective on parenthood.
States with looser firearm laws saw a rise in gun-related deaths in kids, study shows
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5428504/states-with-looser-firearm-laws-saw-a-rise-in-gun-related-deaths-in-kids-study-shows
Published: June 10, 2025 22:17
Children and teens in states with the most permissive gun laws are more likely to die in shootings than those in states with strict laws, a new study in JAMA Pediatrics shows.
Despite high stakes, some Iranians greet U.S. nuclear deal news with a shrug
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5425332/despite-high-stakes-some-iranians-greet-u-s-nuclear-deal-news-with-a-shrug
Published: June 10, 2025 22:17
President Trump has launched high-stakes talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but ordinary Iranians are unmoved.
Pakistan used Chinese weapons in its fight with India. The impact may be far-reaching
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5421262/pakistan-used-chinese-weapons-in-its-fight-with-india-the-impact-may-be-far-reaching
Published: June 10, 2025 22:16
For the first time, a Chinese fighter plane made a debut in an active conflict. Pakistani pilots manned the Chinese J-10c during four days of clashes against India in May.
Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks on used cars
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5418046-e1/some-states-are-seeing-an-increase-in-fraudulent-odometer-rollbacks-on-used-cars
Published: June 10, 2025 21:56
Looking to buy a used car? Check out the odometer. Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks.
Country artist Orville Peck talks about hitting pause on his career to get sober
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5428237/country-artist-orville-peck-talks-about-hitting-pause-on-his-career-to-get-sober
Published: June 10, 2025 21:40
Orville Peck is a country music singer known for keeping some secrets -- performing under a stage name and a mask. He talked with Rachel Martin about hitting pause on his career to get sober.
Former CDC employees protest against dismantling of public health
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5425477/former-cdc-employees-protest-against-dismantling-of-public-health
Published: June 10, 2025 21:40
Every Tuesday, protesters gather outside the CDC in Atlanta to point out possible public health dangers due to drastic federal cuts.
After 150 years, a J.M.W. Turner painting resurfaces
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5429576/after-150-years-a-j-m-w-turner-painting-resurfaces
Published: June 10, 2025 20:50
Lost and tucked away in a private collection for over 150 years, one of J.M.W. Turner's earliest oil paintings has been rediscovered.
Trump's efforts to cut National Parks budget faces bipartisan pushback
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5424547-e1/trumps-efforts-to-cut-national-parks-budget-faces-bipartisan-pushback
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
President Trump wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the National Park Service budget this year and much more next year. The effort is facing bipartisan criticism.
Retired Marine raises concerns over growing military response in L.A.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5429542/retired-marine-raises-concerns-over-growing-military-response-in-l-a
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
The Los Angeles ICE raids are changing how immigrant communities go about their lives
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5428580/the-los-angeles-ice-raids-are-changing-how-immigrant-communities-go-about-their-lives
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
Amid ongoing raids in Los Angeles, many immigrants are afraid to leave their homes. We hear what that's looking like from residents, workers and business owners in the San Fernando Valley.
New Israeli-armed militia emerges in Gaza
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5428180/new-israeli-armed-militia-emerges-in-gaza
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
A new anti-Hamas militia, comprising looters and criminals in Gaza, has emerged in Gaza with arms from Israel.
Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5413537/women-who-want-to-be-catholic-deacons-are-hopeful-about-pope-leo-xiv-heres-why
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
Those who've been advocating for women deacons in the Catholic Church are taking stock of the possibility under the papacy of Pope Leo XIV.
A new father finds comfort in a doctor's words of advice
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5425329/a-new-father-finds-comfort-in-a-doctors-words-of-advice
Published: June 10, 2025 20:49
In 2019, Darren Wayman was about to become a new father. He was terrified. Then, a doctor came into the delivery room and said something that changed his perspective on parenthood.
Per California Gov. Newsom, Trump order to send in Guard affects all states
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428342/per-california-gov-newsom-trump-order-to-send-in-guard-affects-all-states
Published: June 9, 2025 23:30
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., about the protests in his state and the federal government's decision to send in the National Guard.
Low turnout causes Italy's referendum on citizenship and job protections to fail
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428177/low-turnout-causes-italys-referendum-on-citizenship-and-job-protections-to-fail
Published: June 9, 2025 22:11
An Italian referendum on granting faster citizenship to immigrants has failed due to low voter turnout. Italy's right-wing government was against it and tried to boycott the democratic process.
Amid conflict, a cultural blockade remains between India and Pakistan
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5423600/amid-conflict-a-cultural-blockade-remains-between-india-and-pakistan
Published: June 9, 2025 22:05
Social media is one of the few places where India and Pakistan can come together. But during the most serious escalation between the two nuclear powers in decades, content was censored .
A self-driving car startup is taking on the streets of Lima
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5368503/a-self-driving-car-startup-is-taking-on-the-streets-of-lima
Published: June 9, 2025 22:01
In Lima, a city known for some of the world's wildest traffic, a Peruvian startup is testing driverless cars.
The reaction as Trump's travel ban on citizens from a dozen countries takes effect
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428010/the-reaction-as-trumps-travel-ban-on-citizens-from-a-dozen-countries-takes-effect
Published: June 9, 2025 21:58
President Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries went into effect today. Reaction to the ban has been more muted than to the bans of Trump's first term.
American science and technology may suffer if U.S. revokes visas for Chinese students
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5418070/american-science-and-technology-may-suffer-if-u-s-revokes-visas-for-chinese-students
Published: June 9, 2025 21:56
The Trump administration said it would begin to "aggressively" revoke visas from Chinese students with connections to China's ruling Communist Party or who were studying in fields deemed critical.
A seismic shift on clay: Carlos Alcaraz emerges the victor at French Open Final
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428122/a-seismic-shift-on-clay-carlos-alcaraz-emerges-the-victor-at-french-open-final
Published: June 9, 2025 21:55
The French Open started with a tearful farewell to the phenomenon that was Rafael Nadal — 14 time winner in Paris.
Spanish Flamenco thrives in New Mexico, with its own unique flavor
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5340673-e1/spanish-flamenco-thrives-in-new-mexico-with-its-own-unique-flavor
Published: June 9, 2025 21:27
Albuquerque is home to the biggest flamenco gathering in the world outside Spain. One family has a lot to do with New Mexico embracing the art form.
Trump federalized the National Guard in L.A. Are more troops next?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428107/trump-federalized-the-national-guard-in-l-a-are-more-troops-next
Published: June 9, 2025 21:25
Over the weekend, President Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles, where people are protesting federal immigration raids.
Enlisting the national guard in deportation is a 'dangerous path' says former chief
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5428240/enlisting-the-national-guard-in-deportation-is-a-dangerous-path-says-former-chief
Published: June 9, 2025 21:22
NPR's Juana Summers talks with retired Major General Randy Manner, former Acting Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, about President Trump federalizing the guard for his deportation campaign.
Wall Street's five stages of tariff grief
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5424579/wall-streets-five-stages-of-tariff-grief
Published: June 9, 2025 21:22
As they process President Trump's chaotic tariffs and other economic policies, some of the country's most powerful CEOs are moving from denial and bargaining to public anger and depression.
Invasive bullfrog eradication allows pond turtles to recover
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5425445/invasive-bullfrog-eradication-allows-pond-turtles-to-recover
Published: June 9, 2025 20:05
American bullfrog populations have exploded around the world with dire consequences for native wildlife. But researchers say they may have found a way to help these species rebound.
Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/1209525990/sly-stone-obituary
Published: June 9, 2025 19:40
The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s
NIH scientists call on director to protect biomedical research
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5425466/nih-research-freedom-bethesda-declaration
Published: June 9, 2025 15:45
In a public letter, hundreds of scientists expressed their dissent to the Trump administration's policies affecting the National Institutes of Health and called on its director to support the agency.
Netflix's 'The Eternaut' makes a haunting series of an esteemed Argentine comic
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5422356/netflix-the-eternaut-el-eternauta-argentina
Published: June 9, 2025 11:00
El Eternauta has acquired near-mythic status in Argentina since it was first published in 1957.
This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5340702/climate-change-water-scarcity-sewage
Published: June 9, 2025 10:00
A booming population and changing climate have strained water supplies in St. George, Utah. Local leaders are betting that recycled wastewater can keep the city's taps flowing.
Broadway celebrates a spectacular season at the 2025 Tony Awards
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/09/nx-s1-5420804/tony-awards-2025-broadway-analysis-takeaways
Published: June 9, 2025 09:00
No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.
Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5427174/los-angeles-immigration-raid-protests-update
Published: June 8, 2025 21:58
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
CEO is charged after a journalist's home is vandalized
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5423623/ceo-is-charged-after-a-journalists-home-is-vandalized
Published: June 8, 2025 21:58
A CEO was charged after a journalist's home is vandalized after reporting on the CEO's alleged misconduct.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on protests
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5427196/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-on-protests
Published: June 8, 2025 21:57
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about President Trump sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests.
Trump orders in National Guard to curb LA protests over immigration raids
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5427139/trump-orders-in-national-guard-to-curb-la-protests-over-immigration-raids
Published: June 8, 2025 21:56
President Trump federalized the National Guard to curb protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Union leader detained at ICE raid in Los Angeles
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5427156/union-leader-detained-at-ice-raid-in-los-angeles
Published: June 8, 2025 21:56
Service Employees International Union California leader David Huerta was injured in a scuffle with federal agents. Sandra Diaz, vice president of SEIU-USWW California, talks with NPR's Scott Detrow.
Encore: making DIY air filters
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5257523-e1/encore-making-diy-air-filters
Published: June 8, 2025 21:56
Air quality can be impacted by smoke from wildfires. Our reporter set out to build an air filter -- in a style the EPA praised, using only things she already had at home.
What's the secret to actually making a good movie remake?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5412422/whats-the-secret-to-actually-making-a-good-movie-remake
Published: June 8, 2025 21:44
Remakes are as old as cinema itself. Why do they get so much love ... and hate?
In a crowded New Jersey governor primary, the state could see a party shift this fall
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5422209/in-a-crowded-new-jersey-governor-primary-the-state-could-see-a-party-shift-this-fall
Published: June 8, 2025 21:43
New Jersey holds primaries Tuesday in the race for governor, where President Trump has already jumped in with an endorsement. The state has a Democratic governor but could see a shift this fall.
Chile's Indigenous fishermen say the salmon industry threatens their way of life
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/08/nx-s1-5309752/chile-salmon-farms-indigenous
Published: June 8, 2025 10:00
Salmon farming is big business in Chile, and the U.S. is one of its largest markets. Yet the fish are not native, and fishermen say salmon are damaging ecosystems and an Indigenous way of life.
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5424536/78th-tony-awards-preview-what-to-expect-on-broadways-biggest-night
Published: June 7, 2025 22:04
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
How to manage the flurry of text messages on any given day? Texting etiquette explained.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5422480/how-to-manage-the-flurry-of-text-messages-on-any-given-day-texting-etiquette-explained
Published: June 7, 2025 21:56
NPR's Life Kit explains the basic rules of texting etiquette.
Sean Combs trial update: In trial's fourth week, more witnesses allege abuse
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5425413/sean-combs-trial-update-in-trials-fourth-week-more-witnesses-allege-abuse
Published: June 7, 2025 21:55
In a week when two witnesses using pseudonyms testified that Combs had assaulted or abused them and another witness said he dangled her over a hotel balcony, the rap mogul's defense team conducted its cross examination more aggressively.
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the oldest galaxy in the universe
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5423744/the-james-webb-space-telescope-reveals-the-oldest-galaxy-in-the-universe
Published: June 7, 2025 21:44
The Webb Telescope zeroes in on an undiscovered galaxy.
Carrie Johnson on her reporting that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5423723/carrie-johnson-on-her-reporting-that-uncovered-pervasive-abuse-of-clerks-by-some-judges
Published: June 7, 2025 21:42
Reporting the story that uncovered pervasive abuse of clerks by some judges
Senator Van Hollen says the return of Abrego Garcia to the U.S. is a victory for the rule of law
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5426568/senator-van-hollen-says-the-return-of-abrego-garcia-to-the-u-s-is-a-victory-for-the-rule-of-law
Published: June 7, 2025 21:40
Senator says Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. is a victory for the rule of law
Students from India react to visa restrictions at U.S. educational institutions
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5424269/students-from-india-react-to-visa-restrictions-at-u-s-educational-institutions
Published: June 7, 2025 21:40
Students from India make up the largest share of foreign students in the United States. But student visa restrictions have many reconsidering their dreams of an American education.
WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/07/nx-s1-5425363/worldpride-washington-dc-pride-celebration
Published: June 7, 2025 09:01
The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration.
The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5425553/the-supreme-court-hands-doge-a-victory-in-accessing-social-security-information
Published: June 6, 2025 22:45
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
What the Musk-Trump feud means for SpaceX
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5425348/what-the-musk-trump-feud-means-for-spacex
Published: June 6, 2025 22:45
The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services.
Amid Trump cuts, this scientist lost a $53 million NIH grant. Then he got it back
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5422361/amid-trump-cuts-this-scientist-lost-a-53-million-nih-grant-then-he-got-it-back
Published: June 6, 2025 22:45
The Trump administration terminated a $53 million NIH grant to study how impaired blood flow in the brain can lead to dementia. The lead scientist fought the decision, and got the money back.
Protestors say ICE's tactics have become heavy-handed. ICE defends its operations
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5422340/protestors-say-ices-tactics-have-become-heavy-handed-ice-defends-its-operations
Published: June 6, 2025 22:45
As the Trump Administration ramps up ICE enforcement, some members of the public are showing up to oppose it, leading to confrontations. We ask experts about the tactics used by ICE and protesters.
Researchers chase storms to learn more about hail before it hits the ground
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5424444/researchers-chase-storms-to-learn-more-about-hail-before-it-hits-the-ground
Published: June 6, 2025 22:40
Hail storm damage is on the rise, so researchers want to learn more about hail before it hits the ground to possibly improve forecasts.
For the first time, MLB is investing in a women's professional softball league
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5423726/for-the-first-time-mlb-is-investing-in-a-womens-professional-softball-league
Published: June 6, 2025 22:05
Major League Baseball is branching out. It's investing in women's softball. It's an acknowledgement of the popularity of women's sports in the U.S. and could help jumpstart a sustainable league.
Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP is a return to her folk and pop roots
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5375250/marianne-faithfulls-posthumous-ep-is-a-return-to-her-folk-and-pop-roots
Published: June 6, 2025 22:04
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andrew Batt, executive producer of Marianne Faithfull's posthumous EP Burning Moonlight.
Trump administration works on rule to limit how long people can keep rental aid
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5424528/trump-administration-works-on-rule-to-limit-how-long-people-can-keep-rental-aid
Published: June 6, 2025 22:04
The Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to limit the amount of time people can get federal rental subsidies and add work requirements, according to an internal document seen by NPR.
Who owns a acoustic piano these days? Across the country, less people are buying them
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5417342/who-owns-a-acoustic-piano-these-days-across-the-country-less-people-are-buying-them
Published: June 6, 2025 22:03
The acoustic piano was once a fixture in middle class homes. That's not the case anymore. With the popularity of electronic keyboards and music software, who is in the market for acoustic pianos?
How the mega-popular band Turnstile keeps its Baltimore roots
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5421219/how-the-mega-popular-band-turnstile-keeps-its-baltimore-roots
Published: June 6, 2025 22:03
The hardcore rock band Turnstile is back with a new album, Never Enough. Izzi Bavis talks about how they've kept their Baltimore roots while becoming one of the biggest rock bands in America.
How Trump's sweeping new travel ban may affect the many nations it targets
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424339/how-trumps-sweeping-new-travel-ban-may-affect-the-many-nations-it-targets
Published: June 5, 2025 22:24
President Trump announces a sweeping travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, with restrictions on seven others -- evoking the "Muslim ban" Trump introduced during his first term.
Volunteers are helping save climate data — which teachers rely on — before it's lost
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5405534/volunteers-are-helping-save-climate-data-which-teachers-rely-on-before-its-lost
Published: June 5, 2025 22:20
As the Trump administration removes climate-related data and tools from agency websites, teachers are left scrambling to fix lesson plans. But, a volunteer effort is archiving much of the lost data.
Here to Help: A man's decades-long history with Habitat for Humanity
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5373725/here-to-help-a-mans-decades-long-history-with-habitat-for-humanity
Published: June 5, 2025 22:07
Gerard Van de Werken is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Austin, a non-profit housing organization. For our series, Here to Help, he discusses his decades-long history with the organization.
Fans drive huge Nintendo Switch 2 launch; others play the waiting game
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5414509/nintendo-switch-2-launch-waiting-game
Published: June 5, 2025 22:07
Criticized for its high cost but still selling out nearly everywhere, Nintendo's sequel to their popular Switch console releases as a trade war squeezes the video game industry.
Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424460/trumps-tariffs-could-cut-deficit-by-2-8-trillion-over-next-decade-with-caveats
Published: June 5, 2025 22:06
Forecasters at the Congressional Budget Office say President Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt if they remain in place for a decade. That's a big if.
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is closing in on a .400 batting average
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5422324/new-york-yankees-slugger-aaron-judge-is-closing-in-on-a-400-batting-average
Published: June 5, 2025 22:05
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has had a great season and is closing in on one of baseball's rarest batting milestones: breaking .400. The last player to do it was Ted Williams in 1941.
Air traffic overhaul obstacles
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5422169/air-traffic-overhaul-obstacles
Published: June 5, 2025 21:56
The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes.
'She Who Dared,' an opera about women in the civil rights movement, opens in Chicago
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5422327/she-who-dared-an-opera-about-women-in-the-civil-rights-movement-opens-in-chicago
Published: June 5, 2025 21:51
A new opera tells the story of the Black women who organized in Alabama leading up to the Montgomery bus boycott.
A single mother of eight in Gaza is running out of ways to cope
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424249/a-single-mother-of-eight-in-gaza-is-running-out-of-ways-to-cope
Published: June 5, 2025 21:46
A single mother in Gaza describes what hunger looks like for her and her eight children under Israeli restrictions on aid.
Hungry hungry elephant raids grocery store and hardly hurts a fly
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424468/hungry-hungry-elephant-raids-grocery-store-and-hardly-hurts-a-fly
Published: June 5, 2025 21:31
When a massive elephant entered a small grocery shore in Thailand in search of snacks, chaos did not ensue.
The effect of budget cuts on vulnerable seniors
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5415925/the-effect-of-budget-cuts-on-vulnerable-seniors
Published: June 5, 2025 21:31
Proposed federal budget cuts to health and social programs would affect about 8 million seniors living in poverty. Many rely on state and federal support that the Trump Administration wants to cut.
Legal scholar says President Trump learned lessons from his last travel ban.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424432/legal-scholar-says-president-trump-learned-lessons-from-his-last-travel-ban
Published: June 5, 2025 20:51
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown University law professor, about how President Trump's legal strategy on travel bans has shifted from his previous administration.
How a million dollar pitcher is shaping softball
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5423763/how-a-million-dollar-pitcher-is-shaping-softball
Published: June 5, 2025 20:51
Texas Tech and the University of Texas are facing off in the College World Series. We talk about it and the million dollar player.
Unanimous Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin case
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/05/nx-s1-5424445/supreme-court-catholic-charities-wisconsin-unemployment-compensation
Published: June 5, 2025 15:03
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities can opt out of participating in a state unemployment compensation program in Wisconsin.
Alexei Navalny's work reaches Russian audiences by way of new satellite channel
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5422298/alexei-navalnys-work-reaches-russian-audiences-by-way-of-new-satellite-channel
Published: June 4, 2025 22:58
One year after the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, his widow launches a satellite news channel broadcasting into Russia.
A high schooler shares the story of her 80-year-old pen pal in podcast project
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5422321/a-high-schooler-shares-the-story-of-her-80-year-old-pen-pal-in-podcast-project
Published: June 4, 2025 22:56
Virginia high schooler Michelle Liu met her 80-year-old friend Sue Miller back when Michelle was three years old. They became friends and, over time, they became devoted pen pals.
How the public discourse about the war in Gaza is changing in Israel
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5406202/how-the-public-discourse-about-the-war-in-gaza-is-changing-in-israel
Published: June 4, 2025 21:50
The antiwar movement in Israel has largely been driven by the desire to return the hostages home, but now there is a growing number focusing on the plight of Palestinians.
Maryland is officially crushing on Orange Crush cocktail
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5422293/maryland-is-officially-crushing-on-orange-crush-cocktail
Published: June 4, 2025 21:50
Just in time for summer, Maryland gets an official state cocktail: Orange Crush. Marylanders are already drinking lots of them.
Trump wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for controlling HIV/AIDS
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5423372/trump-wants-to-cut-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-for-controlling-hiv-aids
Published: June 4, 2025 21:45
President Trump has sent Congress what's known as a rescission request. That's where the White House asks Congress to take back funding for programs it had previously approved.
Pentagon orders Navy to strip name of gay rights icon from ship
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5423526/pentagon-orders-navy-to-strip-name-of-gay-rights-icon-from-ship
Published: June 4, 2025 21:43
As part of its "warrior ethos," the Pentagon has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the pioneering gay rights icon.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a tragedy to change gun laws
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5414364/former-new-zealand-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-used-a-tragedy-to-change-gun-laws
Published: June 4, 2025 21:42
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about the aftermath of the 2019 Christchurch shooting and reforming the country's gun laws.
Trump's 50% tariffs on imported metals will mean pricier cars and canned goods
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5423360/trumps-50-tariffs-on-imported-metals-will-mean-pricier-cars-and-canned-goods
Published: June 4, 2025 21:39
Tariffs on aluminum and steel imports just doubled, to 50%. Martha Gimbel of Yale's Budget Lab talks about what the tax on foreign metals will mean for Americans looking to buy cars and canned goods.
More green card holders are being detained over criminal records, lawyers say
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5416767/more-green-card-holders-are-being-detained-over-criminal-records-lawyers-say
Published: June 4, 2025 21:08
ICE and Border Protection are cracking down on U.S. Permanent Residents with long-resolved criminal records. Now Green Card holders are afraid to leave the country, for fear of not being allowed back.
Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/04/nx-s1-5421277/trumps-efforts-to-downsize-the-federal-workforce-have-been-slowed-by-lawsuits
Published: June 4, 2025 21:08
President Trump's effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce has run into roadblocks in the courts. Although mass layoffs are largely on hold, thousands of people have voluntarily resigned.
Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef on when he began to see his parents as people
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5420905/comedian-and-actor-ramy-youssef-on-when-he-began-to-see-his-parents-as-people
Published: June 3, 2025 22:20
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian and Actor Ramy Youssef reflects on when he began to see his parents as people.
South Korean opposition party candidate Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5414533/south-korean-opposition-party-candidate-lee-jae-myung-wins-presidential-election
Published: June 3, 2025 22:20
After months of political turmoil, South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, of the main liberal party, as the new president.
CEO of Doctors Without Borders weighs in on violence at Gaza food distribution site
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5422249/ceo-of-doctors-without-borders-weighs-in-on-violence-at-gaza-food-distribution-site
Published: June 3, 2025 22:18
On Tuesday morning, more than two dozen people were killed as they tried to collect emergency food aid near a distribution site in Gaza -- the third mass-casualty event in three days.
Tulsa mayor wants private trust fund as form of reparation for Tulsa Massacre
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5421255/tulsa-mayor-wants-private-trust-fund-as-form-of-reparation-for-tulsa-massacre
Published: June 3, 2025 22:18
The mayor of Tulsa says he wants to set up a private trust to help descendants of survivors of the 1921 race riots that mark the city to this day.
ICE arrest after false traffic stop may pave way to legal status of 19-year-old
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5418254/ice-arrest-after-false-traffic-stop-may-pave-way-to-legal-status-of-19-year-old
Published: June 3, 2025 22:17
A 19-year-old immigrant who was arrested in Georgia after a traffic stop may now have a chance to gain legal residency status.
Rural library funding threats
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5389814-e1/rural-library-funding-threats
Published: June 3, 2025 22:03
For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported them. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize the future of rural libraries in particular.
European CPACs show the growing unity of the global far-right
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5414189/european-cpacs-show-the-growing-unity-of-the-global-far-right
Published: June 3, 2025 22:02
Members of the Trump administration mingled with far-right leaders from around the world at two Conservative Political Action conferences in Europe last week.
'The L Word' was groundbreaking. Its stars say nothing has filled its place since
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5196698/the-l-word-was-groundbreaking-its-stars-say-nothing-has-filled-its-place-since
Published: June 3, 2025 22:02
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig, authors of So Gay For You and stars of The L Word, about their decades-long friendship and the show's lasting impact on culture.
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