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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried ordered to jail after judge revokes his bail
A federal judge has decided the disgraced former CEO of the cryptocurency exchange should be sent to jail as he awaits trial on fraud charges.
NPR NewsNPR NewsThe national kid mullet contest is back — and the hairdos are longer and wilder
The annual USA Mullet Championship recently announced the Top 25 for the kids category. Voting for the final round ends Friday right.
NPR NewsA slightly sadistic experiment aims to find out why heat drives up global conflict
The subjects were assigned to one of two rooms: 68 degrees or a sweat-inducing 86 degrees. Then they were told to play a computer game that can bring out the worst in human nature.
NPR NewsCoronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?
Maybe it's not a summer surge but COVID numbers are definitely ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.
NPR NewsGarland names special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation
David Weiss, a Trump appointee as U.S. attorney who was retained during the Biden administration, has been investigating Hunter Biden since 2019.
NPR NewsJudge delivers mixed ruling on protective order in Trump's Jan. 6 case
A protective order would bar Trump and his attorneys from improperly using any evidence that prosecutors share with the defense team.
NPR NewsUPS union negotiated a historic contract. Now workers have the final say
The Teamsters union reached a tentative deal with UPS, narrowly averting a nationwide strike. Rank-and-file union members are voting on whether to approve the contract.
NPR NewsCoal miners say new limits on rock dust 'could save some lives'
Miners and their advocates testify in favor of new silica regulations aimed at preventing black lung disease
NPR NewsDon't call it 'vegan' and other tips from hospitals to get people to eat less meat
Turns out diners are more likely to get on board for altruistic reasons rather than health. That's what one hospital learned after it pledged to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Hawaii fire damage repair could take years; how to see the Perseids
Mass evacuations and recovery efforts continue in Maui after deadly wildfires. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend.
NPR NewsThe Titans' Terrell Williams temporarily will be the NFL's 4th Black head coach
Williams, who joined the Tennessee Titans in 2018 as a longtime defensive line coach, will step in for head coach Mike Vrabel during Saturday's pre-season game against Chicago.
NPR NewsThe plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost
No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.
NPR NewsBeer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax
The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.
NPR NewsA dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed for voguing to Beyoncé at a New York City gas station. His death, which is being prosecuted as a hate crime, comes as anti-LGBTQ bills and incidents surge across the U.S.
NPR NewsRecovery on Maui could take years, officials say, as the death toll rises again
Officials say it could take years — or longer — to repair the damage from this week's wildfires that devastated parts of Maui, claimed dozens of lives and razed a historic town.
NPR NewsFord is losing a lot of money in electric cars — but CEO Jim Farley is charging ahead
In a wide-ranging interview, Ford's CEO shares his thoughts about his company's ramp-up in electric cars and the state of charging. (He's very happy about that Tesla deal, too.)
NPR NewsScorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears still standing
The magnificent tree is the size of a city block, the product of doting efforts by the Lahaina's residents. Aerial footage shows the tree charred but still standing amid a downtown devastated by fire.
NPR NewsWhy the sell-off in bond markets could impact you
The bond markets are being hit hard by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes and recent events including a downgrade of the country's ratings. These are three ways in which that could impact the U.S.
NPR NewsWeekly news quiz: From Beyoncé to Clarence Thomas and more rogue animals
It's all money, money, money in this week's news quiz, from Beyoncé's tour dropping $100,000 on something to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly accepting more gifts from billionaires.
NPR NewsThe Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch
The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.
NPR NewsParliament of the World's Religions seeks understanding and action
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
NPR NewsEcuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate
Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.
NPR NewsPhotos: 'Whole town went and dissolved into ashes,' Hawaii lieutenant governor says
In Maui, a fast-moving wildfire decimated the town of Lahaina. Historical losses includes one of the largest banyan trees in the U.S.
NPR NewsSupreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy
Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.
NPR NewsSan Francisco has lots of self-driving cars. They're driving first responders nuts
It hard to miss self-driving cars and their rooftop sensors in San Francisco. But now they're facing unexpected resistance from the city's police and fire departments.
NPR NewsHow much should a mother divulge to her daughters? Ann Patchett weighs it up
In the new novel Tom Lake, a mother bonds with her daughters who are home for the pandemic. But how much of her past is she expected to share?
NPR NewsHere's where inflation stands today — and why it's raising hope about the economy
Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, higher than the 3% gain seen in June — but it was largely due to math. Overall, inflation continues to ease, raising optimism about the economy.
NPR NewsThe Biden administration is seeking billions in additional funding for Ukraine
The funding request for Ukraine could set up a showdown with Congress, where far-right Republicans as well as the left of the Democratic Party are skeptical of additional funding for the conflict.
NPR NewsAtlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be 'above-normal' this year, NOAA says
The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
NPR NewsSpecial counsel proposes a trial date for Trump Jan. 6 case
The special counsel's office has proposed that a federal judge set Jan. 2, 2024 as the start of former President Donald Trump's trial on charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.