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What to know about Jeff Bezos' upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it

Activists with the international environmental group Greenpeace display a giant banner displaying a picture of Jeff Bezos in Venice

Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny.

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Emmy nominations voting ends tonight. Here's what our critic hopes will make the cut

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Emmy voters have until tonight to send in their picks for nominees. Here's what NPR TV critic Eric Deggans thinks they should be voting for.

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Report: Iran state media say attack has begun on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq

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Iran's state-run agency Tasnim says Tehran has launched missile attacks on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq.

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From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z

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Journalist Carter Sherman says that members of Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations — due in part to the political and social climate. Her new book is The Second Coming.

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Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years

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There are 20% more homes for sale this May — but it hasn't been enough to pull buyers off the sidelines amid high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

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For Independence Day, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

The stars and stripes, the national flag of the USA flutters during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17 in Pasadena, California.

What freedom means in the U.S. may be changing. For July 4, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

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Israel strikes Tehran and Fordo site, as Russia backs Iran in deepening conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prior to their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday.

Israel says it struck multiple sites across Tehran, including the Fordo nuclear site hit by the U.S. days earlier and a prison known for jailing regime opponents.

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Key takeaways from the U.S. airstrikes on Iran. And, how Iran could respond

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine discusses the mission details of a strike on Iran during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22 in Arlington, Virginia.

The Trump administration is defending its strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, which were carried out without congressional approval. And, a look at how Iran could respond to the U.S. strikes.

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Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea

Heat makes it harder to sleep. In Baghdad, some neighbors set up mattresses on their roof to find a cool sleeping spot. A new study finds the risk of sleep apnea goes up along with temperatures.

Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot

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From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda

Dan Stein poses for a portrait at his home in Rockville, Md., on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under President Trump, Stein's once-fringe ideas are now being enacted.

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The David Lynch estate auction doubled as a caffeinated wake

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Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.

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An AI video ad is making a splash. Is it the future of advertising?

A 30-second ad for Kalshi, an online trading service, presents a string of characters in wild scenarios making their picks for who will win the NBA Finals. All of the video clips were generated by AI.

The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come?

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'It's such a dream': Top high school performers step out on Broadway

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With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.

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Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

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Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

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Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

U.S. service members set up tents to house migrants in February 2025, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Several hundred tents were erected; so far none have been used.

Trump vowed in January to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo, but so far about 500 have been flown to and from there. Critics say his goal appears to be frightening migrants into self-deporting.

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Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.

A man on a bicycle passes a drawing of World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, third right, in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

This year's NATO summit opens Tuesday, attended by a disengaged United States, which seems bent on fighting its own battles, rather than helping European allies with the increased threat from Russia.

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The politics of the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities: Here's what to watch next

In this handout provided by the White House, President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio sit in the Situation Room as they monitor the mission that took out three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, at the White House on Saturday.

President Trump ran on a pledge to end "forever wars," so what comes next is pivotal. Here are five things to watch.

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4 takeaways on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran — and what might come next

Iranian protesters chant slogans and one holds a poster with a vampire-like illustration of President Trump in Tehran

The Trump administration said its strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Now, Iran weighs a response against what it called an "outrageous" military operation.

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Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers

President Trump is rolling out changes that would make it easier to fire federal employees who currently have significant job protections.

The Trump administration's plans to convert some 50,000 civil servants into at-will employees has some worried that essential government functions will be politicized.

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Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on

Syarhei Tsikhanouski, a Belarusian opposition activist released from a prison by Belarusian authorities, speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is almost unrecognizable. Belarus' key opposition figure, spent years in solitary confinement. He credits U.S. President Trump in aiding with his release over the weekend.

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning — and just the start

This image combines 678 separate images taken by NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in just over seven hours of observing time. Combining many images in this way clearly reveals otherwise faint or invisible details, such as the clouds of gas and dust that comprise the Trifid nebula (top right) and the Lagoon nebula, which are several thousand light-years away from Earth.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects.

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Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him

Police walk by an idle vehicle near CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Mich., Sunday, June 23, 2025.

Police described the suspect as a 31-year-old white male with no known connection to the church. His motive remains unclear.

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After a thrilling 7-game series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are finally NBA champions

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Thunder defeated the Pacers to win their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City.

Led by point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league's Most Valuable Player, the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers for the team's first title since moving to Oklahoma in 2008.

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Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be

Protestors call for the release of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported to CECOT prison in El Salvador before the administration of US President Donald Trump admitted he was sent there due to an "administrative error," at a protest in Los Angeles, California, on May 1. Since the protest, Abrego Garcia was returned to the U.S. and has been in federal prison awaiting trial for human smuggling charges.

A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. But ICE has indicated it may arrest him if he leaves prison.

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How politicians in the U.S. are reacting to the Iran strikes.

The Trump administration is doing a victory lap after a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday. The White House is also facing pushback from some lawmakers.

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Reaction from Israel after U.S. bombing of Iran

Hadeel Al-Shalchi speaks with Israelis on the morning after the U.S. bombing of Iran; one man said his ruined home was the price for destroying Iran's nuclear program.

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Satellites show damage to Iran's nuclear program, but experts say it's not destroyed

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Satellite imagery shows trucks at two key sites the day before the American strikes, suggesting uranium could have been moved.

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Trump administration defends Iranian strikes as some lawmakers question its legality

An operational timeline of a strike on Iran is displayed during a news conference with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on June 22.

After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.

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As Israel recovers the bodies of three more hostages, how many are still in Gaza?

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza display photos of the captives during a protest demanding their release. in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Israel said Sunday that it has recovered the bodies of three more hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that ignited the ongoing 20-month war in the Gaza Strip.

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U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites show no sign of widespread environmental impact

So far, any chemical and radioactive contamination seems confined to the nuclear sites hit by U.S. bombs

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