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Trump says he'll likely meet with Putin and Zelenskyy soon
The White House says President Trump is now open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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NASA is developing nuclear power on the moon
According to a recent directive from acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030.
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What is 2025's song of the summer? It's complicated
Stephen Thompson breaks down the few songs of the summer contenders in a year of musical stagnancy.
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Fiber-optic drones are leaving miles of plastic trash along Ukraine's front lines
Experts are sounding the alarm over the long-term effects of drone debris in Ukraine, saying it could pose serious harms to wildlife and people.
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This week in science: Eagles in Japan, the lives of deep-sea animals and 'SuperAgers'
Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about endangered eagles in Japan, the lifestyles of deep-living ocean creatures and the longevity secrets of human 'SuperAgers,' aged 80 and older.
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This Michigan city goes wild for its public library's Summer Game
Summer for thousands of people in Ann Arbor means scavenging for hidden codes around the city and reading books to collect points. It's been a triumph for the public library that runs it.
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NFL bans smelling salts during games over safety concerns
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Robert Cantu, medical director and director of clinical research at the Cantu Concussion Center at Emerson Hospital, about the NFL banning teams from providing smelling salts on game days.
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Hundreds of former Israeli military and security leaders urge Trump to end Gaza war
More than 500 former officials who once led Israel's military and security agencies are asking President Trump to help stop the war in Gaza. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with one of them.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, about hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort in their state.
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Texas GOP Caucus chair on what's next in state's redistricting battle
On Sunday, Texas Democrats fled the state to avoid giving Republicans a quorum for a special session. We speak with Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what's next in the state's redistricting fight.
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When wildfires make the air smoky, here's how to protect your health
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to bring poor air quality into the Northeast U.S. and the Upper Midwest. And the exposure to wildfire smoke remains a growing health problem.
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How the Trump administration is rolling back access to birth control in the U.S.
Contraception is routine for many Americans – and people across political parties agree that it should be legal and accessible. But the Trump administration is walking back access for some people.