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National Public Radio is an American public broadcasting organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with its NPR West headquarters in Culver City, California. It serves as a national syndicator to a network of more than 1,000 public radio stations in the United States. It differs from other non-profit membership media organizations, such as the Associated Press, in that it was established by an act of Congress.

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Severe Weather System Causes 17 Deaths, Widespread Damage Across Southern U.S.

A severe weather system, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and dust storms, has caused at least 17 deaths and widespread damage across the Southern U.S., impacting states such as Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with hundreds of homes damaged and more than 230,000 homes and businesses with...

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Steve Reich's Complete Works Released in 27-Disc Box Set

Steve Reich, a renowned minimalist composer, has released a 27-disc box set of his complete works, encompassing his career from the 1960s and including seminal works like "Drumming" and "Music for 18 Musicians".

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Carney Sworn In As Canada's New Prime Minister Amidst U.S. Trade Dispute

Mark Carney, a 59-year-old former financial executive with experience at the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, was sworn in as Canada's new prime minister today in Ottawa, succeeding Justin Trudeau. His first official trip will be to Europe, not Washington, and he plans to hold general electio...

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Texas Wildfire: $1 Billion Impact, Years of Recovery

The Smokehouse Creek fire, ignited by an Xcel Energy power line, burned over a million acres in the Texas Panhandle, killing two people, destroying 53 homes, and resulting in the deaths of over 15,000 cattle; recovery is expected to take years and cost over $1 billion.

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Trump Attacks DOJ Critics, Announces Anti-Fentanyl Campaign

President Trump addressed the Department of Justice, criticizing former officials who investigated him, announcing a new anti-fentanyl campaign, and boasting about DOJ restructuring efforts that included demoting and firing officials; his actions raise concerns about the politicization of the DOJ an...

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VA Rescinds Directive 1341, Raising Concerns About Transgender Veteran Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rescinded Directive 1341, removing guidelines on gender-affirming care for transgender veterans, sparking concern and uncertainty within the community, despite the VA's claim that existing clinical guidance remains unchanged.

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Trump Invokes Alien Enemies Act to Target Venezuelan Gang Members; Judge Issues Restraining Order

President Trump invoked the seldom-used Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to authorize the expedited removal of Venezuelan citizens 14 and older deemed members of the Tren de Aragua gang, bypassing the normal immigration court process, but a judge issued a temporary restraining order halting deportations.

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Trump's DOJ Address Raises Concerns About Political Interference

President Trump addressed the Department of Justice, vowing aggressive law enforcement and accountability, but his speech included personal attacks, election denialism, and suggestions to make critical news coverage illegal, raising concerns about political interference in the rule of law.

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Brain's Reward System Drives Excessive Sugar Consumption

A study using mice and human brain tissue found that high-sugar diets activate POMC neurons, releasing beta-endorphin, an endogenous opioid, which triggers a reward response, driving increased consumption. This mechanism was also observed in humans using fMRI.

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Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump's Anti-DEI Orders

A federal appeals court lifted a block on President Trump's executive orders ending government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, allowing their enforcement while a lawsuit challenging them proceeds; the orders, signed in 2017, sparked a lawsuit from Baltimore and other gro...

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Dorothy Thompson: Anti-Nazi Journalist Faces Backlash for Palestine Views

Dorothy Thompson, known as the "first lady of American journalism," was a vocal opponent of Hitler, but later faced criticism for her views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which damaged her reputation despite her unwavering moral compass.

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Congress Averts Shutdown With Bipartisan Vote, Deepening Democratic Divisions

Facing a midnight deadline, Congress passed a stopgap bill to fund the government through September, with 10 Senate Democrats joining Republicans despite significant internal party division and criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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