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Are we in an AI bubble? Economists share the clues to look for
Are we in an AI bubble? Economists share the warning signs they watch for before the bubble bursts.
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Heritage Foundation says declining marriage rates pose a threat to society
The Heritage Foundation argues in a new report that declining marriage rates pose a threat to society. NPR discusses the findings with Jennifer Sciubba of the Population Reference Bureau.
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Gen Z is taking up 'granny core' hobbies to unwind
A growing number of young people are getting involved in what are traditionally considered "grandma hobbies," like knitting, to relax.
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Opposition leader María Corina Machado meets with Trump to discuss Venezuela's future
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with President Trump Thursday and talked about the future of Venezuela, including the prospect of new elections.
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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter as part of leak investigation
The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter who covers the federal government, seizing her laptops, phone and smart watch. The move has alarmed free speech advocates and the media.
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First Amendment lawyer says FBI's search of journalist's home is 'radical escalation'
NPR's Michel Martin asks First Amendment lawyer Theodore Boutrous about the FBI executing a search warrant at the home of a Washington Post reporter.
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2025 was among the hottest years on record, continuing a concerning trend
Federal scientists have found that 2025 was among the hottest years on record since the Industrial Revolution, continuing a warming trend and bringing Earth closer to a crucial threshold.
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More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors
Overall enrollment is up slightly at colleges and universities, driven by gains at community colleges and public four-year programs.
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Uganda goes to the polls amid heavy security and internet blackout
Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.
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'I want to make tiny little movies that don't seem tiny,' says Kristen Stewart
In her feature-length directorial debut, actor Kristen Stewart adapts The Chronology of Water, the memoir of Lidia Yuknavitch, a competitive swimmer-turned-author who was abused as a child.
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Tensions remain high Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests continue
Tensions are high in the Twin Cities over ICE's crackdown. A state lawsuit calls the agency's tactics dangerous and unconstitutional while Trump officials say that protestors are the real problem.
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What to do if you encounter law enforcement: Your rights explained
What rights do U.S. citizens and non-citizens have when they encounter law enforcement? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Georgetown University law professor Paul Butler.
