All Things Considered
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A provocative new film takes a hard look at Israeli life during the Gaza war
The Israeli film Yes criticizes Israeli artists during the Gaza war, and stars one of Israel's most provocative fringe artists, Ariel Bronz.
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Progress on DHS funding stalls as polarized public opinion becomes more entrenched
Public support for Democrats and Republicans has hardened in recent months, leaving an increasingly narrow sliver of undecided voters.
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Hegseth blocked 2 Black and 2 female soldiers from promotions
Pete Hegseth has reportedly blocked the military promotion of four officers: two women and two Black men to become one-star generals.
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Jigsaw puzzling is a growing competitive activity — with a national tournament
There's a big national competition in Atlanta this week in puzzling. Teams will race to put jigsaw pieces into place, assembling 500 and 1,000 piece puzzles they've never seen.
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Polymarket tries to woo a skeptical D.C. with a prediction market-themed bar
One of the largest prediction market platforms, Polymarket, opened a pop-up bar in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s lobbying district.
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Courtney Barnett returns with 'Creature of Habit'
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest album is a reflection on a changed woman. Our New Music Friday discussion breaks it down.
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From Tehran to Tel Aviv, the Gulf and Beirut: Regional reflections on one month of war
One month into the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, we turn to our correspondents across the region to assess the conflict's impact.
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2 games for the U.S. men's soccer team are a preview of their chances in the World Cup
The U.S. men's national soccer team is set to host two World Cup contenders, Belgium and Portugal, in blockbuster friendly matchups that will show whether the Americans have a chance at success.
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House Republicans reject Senate plan to end DHS shutdown
A Senate bill to end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is facing stiff resistance in the House, leaving funding for the agency in doubt.
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Cuban Americans face scrutiny for sending goods back to the island
Cuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba's communist regime as the economy there continues to deteriorate.
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Whale birth takes a village — or, pod
Scientists got a rare look at the birth of a sperm whale and found that it took a group effort.
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Southeast Asia is being hit hard by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas
Southeast Asia is among the areas hardest hit by Iran's cutoff of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, with many nations almost entirely dependent on foreign energy — and quickly running out.