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Washington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.

NPR · 2 hrs ago

U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup

Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before…

NPR · 2 hrs ago

Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization fund'. And, Trump calls off striking Iran

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds President Trump's anti-weaponization fund ahead of his confirmation hearing. And, the president calls off strikes on Iran over a…

NPR · 4 hrs ago

What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?

An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the…

NPR · 5 hrs ago

For those with criminal records, AI is breaking down barriers to employment

Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen…

NPR · 7 hrs ago

Rare photos of ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope

Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR that photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that…

NPR · 7 hrs ago

Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

NPR · 7 hrs ago

She protested ICE raids. Then agents showed up at her door

The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political…

NPR · 7 hrs ago

For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching

The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing…

NPR · 7 hrs ago

Bedbugs, bad Wi-Fi: Federal workers say forced summer relocations have been chaos

Federal agencies are rushing to move hundreds of workers into new buildings. Employees say the moves are significantly disrupting their work.

NPR · 7 hrs ago

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