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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 Flooding and Tornadoes Cause Widespread Damage Across the South and Midwest

Torrential rains and flash floods across the South and Midwest have caused at least 16 deaths, significant infrastructure damage, and widespread flooding, impacting interstate commerce and highlighting the understaffing of the National Weather Service.

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CDC Shuts Down Maternal and Child HIV Program, Eliminating 22 Jobs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terminated 22 employees and eliminated seven of its fifteen branches in its Global HIV and TB division, including the Maternal and Child Health Branch, which provided HIV treatment to over 380,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women and over 300,000 ...

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Trump's Tariffs Overshadow NATO Meeting Amid Concerns of Reduced U.S. Presence in Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to a NATO meeting in Brussels was overshadowed by President Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on EU goods, despite Rubio's assurances of U.S. commitment to NATO and the need for increased European defense spending to 5% of GDP. The issue was further complica...

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Supreme Court Blocks Reinstatement of $65 Million in Frozen Education Grants

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order reinstating $65 million in frozen education grants, siding with the Trump administration's claim that the lower court lacked authority, despite dissenters' concerns about swift intervention and insufficient briefing.

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Dodgers' White House Visit Sparks Political Controversy

The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on Monday to celebrate their World Series win, a decision causing controversy among players and fans due to their differing political views on President Trump's policies and recent actions by the Department of Defense.

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Reduced Inequality
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High ROI of Email Marketing Despite Risks of Overuse

Email marketing yields a surprisingly high return on investment (ROI) of $42-$48 for every dollar spent, due to consumers' prior engagement with the brand, though excessive emails can backfire.

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Florida Considers Loosening Child Labor Laws Amidst Nationwide Trend

Florida's legislature is debating bills to loosen child labor laws, potentially allowing 16-year-olds to work longer hours and 14-year-olds under certain conditions, driven by business interests and claims of addressing a labor shortage, while critics argue it will exploit young workers and lower wa...

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Microsoft at 50: From Software Revolution to AI-Powered Future

Microsoft's 50th anniversary highlights its transformation from a niche software company to a global tech giant, driven by innovations like MS-DOS and Windows, despite setbacks in mobile and subsequent reinvention through cloud computing (Azure) and AI partnerships.

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HHS Restructuring Creates Chaos, Reverses Thousands of Firings

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fired roughly 10,000 employees this week, many of whom were later reinstated, causing widespread chaos and impacting various crucial programs. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted that about a fifth of the cuts were...

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Transgender Troops Face Difficult Choices Amidst DoD Policy Challenges

A Department of Defense memo targeting transgender service members has prompted lawsuits and a judge's order blocking enforcement, leaving transgender troops to choose between their careers and their identities, despite a Rand study showing minimal impact on unit readiness.

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Gender Equality
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Mexico Tariff Relief Boosts U.S.-Mexico Border Trade

Mexico's avoidance of new U.S. tariffs brings relief to the U.S.-Mexico border region, boosting businesses like EP Logistics that handle the flow of goods across the border, totaling over $150 billion in trade annually through El Paso, amid shifting trade policies.

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Michael Hurley, Idiosyncratic Musician, Dies at 83

Michael Hurley, an 83-year-old musician, died on Tuesday after performing shows in Knoxville and Asheville despite being ill; his final album, "Broken Homes and Gardens," is expected this summer.

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