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Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley'
OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.
NPR NewsNPR NewsGreetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm
Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are relics that feel like love letters from the past.
NPR NewsDemocrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office
With elections in Georgia and Wisconsin Tuesday, Democrats continued to overperform, which the party started in 2025 when it regularly improved on its margins compared to the presidential race in 2024.
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NPR NewsA humorist faces life with Stage 4 lung cancer: 'The future disappeared for me'
In 2020, Annabelle Gurwitch went to urgent care for a COVID-19 test and learned she had cancer. She writes about life as a "cancer slacker" in her memoir, The End of My Life is Killing Me.
NPR NewsOil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire
Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.
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NPR NewsU.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race
The U.S. reached a last-minute ceasefire with Iran just before Trump's deadline for the country to meet his demands. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the U.S. House race in Georgia.
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NPR NewsYour sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent
Some people use sarcasm jokingly. But funnily enough, we tend not to find it witty when we're on the receiving end.
NPR NewsColleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
To figure out how to boost student voting, colleges have relied on a study about campus voter registration and turnout rates. A Trump administration investigation has cut schools off from new data.
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NPR NewsAbortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care decided to step in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states.
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NPR NewsMorning news brief
U.S. and Iran agree to two week ceasefire, how Iranians are responding to the ceasefire, the effects of the war in Iran give investors around the world whiplash.
NPR NewsTrump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race in Georgia to replace Greene
Clay Fuller received President Trump's endorsement earlier in the election season in the race to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. He will serve out the remainder of Greene's term.
NPR NewsU.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.
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NPR NewsTelehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling
The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.
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NPR NewsTrump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization
President Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization and bomb its power plants by Tuesday night. Online, he said he agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks.
NPR NewsThe Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said
The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before. Their findings provide a scientific baseline — and sense of wonder — for future missions.
NPR NewsCongressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran
Dozens of Congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.
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NPR NewsICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware
In a letter sent last week, ICE's top official indicated to members of Congress the agency is using a spyware tool to intercept encrypted messages of fentanyl traffickers.
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NPR NewsIn a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
NPR NewsAstronauts suggest naming a moon crater 'Carroll' after their commander's late wife
The Artemis II crew, led by Reid Wiseman, was the first to lay eyes on several craters on the far side of the moon. The astronauts want to name one of them after Carroll Wiseman, who died of cancer in 2020.
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NPR NewsDrive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas
With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs.
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NPR NewsPhotos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby
During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.
NPR NewsAustralia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan
Roberts-Smith is only the second Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign to be charged with a war crime.
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NPR NewsTrump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home
In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth.
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NPR NewsAs Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance
Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
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NPR NewsHow Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy
Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.
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NPR NewsBeer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war
It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.
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NPR NewsTaiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'
The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.
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NPR NewsAI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm
Artificial intelligence tools that help mental health therapists take notes and keep records are quickly entering the marketplace. But some question the safety of AI in mental health care delivery.
NPR NewsArtemis II astronauts swung by the moon, broke an Apollo record, and saw an eclipse
The NASA moon mission completed several key milestones as its crew looped around the lunar body. It's expected to splash down on Earth on Friday.
NPR NewsBracing for federal cuts, some states are already paring back Medicaid services
Paying for doulas to help birthing moms in maternity care deserts was a priority for Montana. But it halted the plan amid a budget shortfall and fears over coming federal Medicaid cuts.
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