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Wartime compounds the challenges of reporting on the people of Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Reporter and Senior Editor Arezou Rezvani about the impact the war is having on Iranians and people in the surrounding area.
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What levers can the U.S. pull to control gas prices?
The global oil trade is remarkably flexible. But key solutions that should be able to address the current oil crisis – like reserves, alternate routes, and boosts in production — are constrained.
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As the Iran war continues, what are the potential off-ramps for Trump?
The Trump administration says the Iran war will end when the president decides. Thomas Wright of the Brookings Institution argues that's easier said than done.
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FDA backs off stricter tanning bed rules with RFK Jr.'s support
Health officials with the Trump administration have backed away from an effort to more heavily regulate indoor tanning — despite protests from medical groups that warn of the dangers of skin cancer.
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Researchers find evidence of ancient democracies from the Americas to Europe and Asia
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe.
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's Short Wave team talks about a wildflower's ability to adapt to climate change, the grooming habits of birds, and the social lives of sharks.
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Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Two leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump's first year.
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A strike by therapists spotlights a growing concern: AI replacing human providers
This week, more than 2,000 mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente, in northern California went on a 24-hour-strike. A major reason is disagreement between Kaiser and therapists over the future role of AI in mental health care.
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New York Times reports sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez
A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader Cesar Chavez abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.
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Senate Intelligence Committee questions national security chiefs about the Iran war
The nation's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, said today that Iran's government still seems to be functioning, though it has been greatly weakened by the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign.
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Tracing recent events that led Netanyahu to launch the war against Iran
A chain of events in recent years led Israel and the U.S. to do what they had hesitated to do for decades: launch all-out war against Iran.
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Federal Reserve holds a key interest rate steady amid growing economic pressures
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady today. The central bank is wrestling with a lot of uncertainty with a weak job market and stubborn inflation.
