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A tale of two cease fires: Israel and Hezbollah; the U.S and Iran A ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is fragile while the one between the U.S. and Iran is more stable. Scott Simon
National Challenges facing individuals in America who are eligible for U.S. citizenship New data shows last year was one of the most volatile years ever for naturalizations, as immigration policy changes and scrutiny affected people's desire to make the final leap to become an American. Anusha Mathur
Technology New data show TikTok engagement as a key indicator of long-term box office success New data shows opening weekend matters less as TikTok buzz drives long-term box office. Studios and theaters are leaning into the trend as the industry rebounds from pandemic losses, strikes and streaming pressure.
Politics A recap of Trump's appearance at the Turning Point Action event in Arizona With an appearance at a Turning Point USA event at a megachurch Arizona, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail in front of a friendly crowd at a time his approval ratings are at record lows. Scott Simon
Law & Courts International maritime law expert explains legality of U.S. blockade of Iranian ports NPR's Scott Simon speaks to James Kraska - a professor of international maritime law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island - about the legality of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Scott Simon
Sports Saturday Sports: NBA playoffs; NHL playoffs; LIV Golf NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview the NFL Draft and NHL playoffs. Scott Simon
Remembering South Carolina's topiary artist Pearl Fryar, who died this month at 86 NPR's Scott Simon talks with topiary artist Michael Gibson about South Carolina's Pearl Fryar, a notable self-trained topiary artist who died earlier this month. Scott Simon
Business Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience. John Ruwitch
Latin America Caracas' iconic macaws threatened by vanishing palm trees In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond. Manuel Rueda
Health She invited her friends to come together to make her casket Friends gathered at a weaver's studio in Massachusetts to help MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp make her casket. Nic Neves