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Welcome to 'Anxietyland' theme park, where the rides are no fun
From the Emotional Roller Coaster to the Worry-go-round, cartoonist Gemma Correll walks us through her brain's not-so-amusing amusement park in a darkly funny memoir_._
NPR NewsNPR NewsFamilies sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT
The lawsuit claims OpenAI was negligent for failing to report the shooter to authorities after her account was flagged for "gun violence activity and planning."
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NPR NewsBaby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants — and older kids
By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later in life.
NPR NewsSCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.
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NPR NewsSouth Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
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NPR NewsSpirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game
Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers.
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NPR NewsLike soap operas, 75 feet up: How bald eagle nest cams hook online communities
Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views.
NPR NewsIt's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair -- as a big change looms
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, at what's likely to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair — with Kevin Warsh looking set to replace him.
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NPR NewsHow a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs
The justices are set to hear Hikma v. Amarin_,_ a battle over drug patents that could raise costs for patients and change the way generic companies do business.
NPR NewsHow a Republican state lawmaker tried to let Holocaust deniers hijack history lessons
A New Hampshire Republican. A German Holocaust denier. A suspicious bottle of baby oil. An NPR investigation reveals how the alarming rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories reached a state capitol.
NPR NewsRFK Jr. wants to treat addiction by creating wellness farms. Does it work?
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a farm community in Italy for people with addiction is a model for wellness camps designed to ease the U.S. overdose crisis. Critics say the idea is dangerous.
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NPR NewsCould this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
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NPR NewsSupreme Court weighs Trump's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians
At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions."
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NPR NewsEU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's digital rules that require sites to protect minors.
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NPR NewsKing Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Great Britain.
NPR NewsUkraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia
Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.
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NPR NewsRed cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup.
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NPR NewsU.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump.
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NPR NewsAustralia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
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NPR NewsYomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran the London Marathon in under two hours, but he only got second place. He told NPR he hopes to run his next marathon a minute faster.
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NPR NewsScientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.
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NPR NewsLinda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts
In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about cuts to federal education spending and students' civil rights.
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NPR NewsWith no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?
An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has, again, highlighted the climate of political violence in the U.S. But there are still many questions about the motive.
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NPR NewsFCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
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NPR NewsHow the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt
Record low winter snows mean insufficient water in the Colorado River. Here's how a city that's first in line to be cut off is handling it.
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NPR NewsJustice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time
The case revolves around a photo the former FBI director posted online last year of seashells on a beach arranged to say "8647."
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NPR NewsAs trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster
If Musk gets what he's asking for, it would radically re-shape one of the world's leading AI companies.
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NPR NewsTrump's 'American flag blue' reflecting pool project gets a mixed reaction in D.C.
The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.
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NPR NewsSouth Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president
In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.
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NPR NewsNatural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction
People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for lawmakers to ease access to the meds.
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