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Environment Environmental groups call for a moratorium on data center construction An environmental group is leading a call for Congress to place a moratorium on the construction of new data centers used to power artificial intelligence. Jeff Brady
Environment How a Kentucky water plant tracked the spike in a 'forever chemical' After a water plant in Louisville, Kentucky, saw a spike in a certain "forever chemical," their quest for answers led them hundreds of miles away. Morgan Watkins
'Up First' nominated for best podcast in 2026 Golden Globes For the first time, the Golden Globes will give an award for the best podcast, and Morning Edition's companion podcast, "Up First," is among the inaugural nominees. Hosts
Politics Sen. Van Hollen urges Democrats to stand for something — not just be anti-Trump Democrats have become the party of the status quo, says Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. He's urging members of his party to craft sharper election messages and back new voices in the party. Leila Fadel
Education 50 years of Jaws: shark myths and misunderstandings Host Chris Morgan interviews shark expert Amani Webber-Schultz about the movie Jaws for the 50th anniversary of the movie. Jim Gates
Latin America Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon Honduras' attorney general said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Associated Press
Monday Evening Headlines The atmospheric river in Western WA is here to stay, World Cup preparations and planning continue, and MOHAI has a new exhibit about motorcycle history. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Health Pregnancy-related deaths are increasing in Washington state. Most could be prevented Maternal deaths in Washington state rose in 2021 and 2022 compared to previous years, according to a report released by the state health department Monday. Eilís O'Neill
Arts & Life How a member of HR helped a woman diagnosed with breast cancer When Gillian Kline was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had one day to figure out a health insurance plan at her workplace. She didn't know what to do — until HR team member Alex Mackey got involved.
Business This NPR College Podcast Challenge finalist might change how you hear your commute Student Bennett Cook recorded ambient sounds on his way to campus and found something surprising. His resulting podcast — a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge — may change your commute. Janet W. Lee