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2025 saw relatively fewer natural disasters. Will you get a break on home insurance?
Disaster costs fell in the U.S. in 2025. Still, it was the fourth time in five years that extreme weather inflicted more than $100 billion in annual losses. Industry experts say the growing financial toll will make insurers wary of rushing to cut rates.
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Iranian Kurds living in exile in Iraq say they're ready to fight a weakened Iran
At a military camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a commander tells NPR his armed opposition group is waiting to go into Iran.
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What role do politics play in increased anti-Muslim rhetoric?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute about the role of politics in heightened anti-Muslim speech in the U.S.
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Academy of Motion Pictures CEO talks Oscars, audiences and scandals
Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be shown exclusively on YouTube. This announcement follows years of scandals and dwindling audiences for Hollywood's premiere awards show. NPR's A Martinez talks to Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
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Under financial strain, primary care doctors unite
Under increasing financial stress, primary care practices across the U.S. are banding together in larger groups to negotiate more lucrative insurance contracts — and keep their clinical independence.
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Morning news brief
Trump hails Iran successes but offers no end date, Lebanon wants talks with Israel, and two teens are charged in NYC attack attempt.
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Trump hails Iran successes, doesn't give war's time frame
President Trump says the U.S. is 'achieving major strides' in Iran but doesn't cite an endpoint.
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How is Trump's war stance resonating with Republicans?
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks political consultant Sarah Longwell about President Trump's focus on Iran.
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With Noem out, North Carolina hopes to get FEMA funding
Politicians in North Carolina are hopeful new leadership at the Department of Homeland Security will result in finally getting FEMA recovery funding that's been delayed by Kristi Noem.
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Iraqi ex-foreign minister on regional fallout from Iran conflict
NPR's Leila Fadel sits down with Iraq's former Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to talk about the fallout from the US-Israel war against Iran, for Iraq and the region.
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Cyber Warfare tactics increasingly used in Iran conflict
Cyber warfare is coming out of the shadows in the Iran war, from hacking phone apps to recruiting agents online to embracing AI as a weapon.
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Ukrainian towns turn to drone nets to try stop deaths
Towns in eastern Ukraine are putting up netting over sidewalks and roads to stop Russian drones from killing civilians and soldiers.
