The Federal Reserve voted yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite the president calling for lower rates. And, Texas Republicans proposed a new redistricting map.
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Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Fed holds interest rates steady. And, Texas releases bid for new redistricting map
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Not enough money for retirement? NPR wants to hear from you
Many adults over age 50 either have no retirement savings or worry they won't be able to support themselves during their post-working years. If that's you, NPR wants to hear your story.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025
The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture
The U.S. economy grew this spring after a slowdown earlier this year. A report from the Commerce Department shows the nation's GDP grew at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter of the year.
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Is joy an act of resistance?
The phrase "joy is resistance" has been popping up all over the place lately. But what, exactly, does it mean? In this episode, we're unpacking what joy is, when it can actually be used as a tool for social change, and why the slogan has become so popular (even when joy itself feels more tenuous.)
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Dozens of state laws take aim at food dyes, amid a wave support for MAHA
Fueled by MAHA, state lawmakers are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food. A wide range of state laws could make it difficult for manufacturers and could spur further federal regulation.
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025
How a friend's overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers
After Nabarun Dasgupta lost a close friend to an overdose, he dedicated himself to addiction research and trying to empower drug users with lifesaving information.
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Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
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NYC shooter who killed 4 identified. And, Gaza faces dire levels of hunger
Authorities have identified a gunman who opened fire inside a Manhattan office building yesterday, killing four people. And, Gaza is only receiving a fraction of aid needed to help the many starving.
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'Worst-case scenario of famine' unfolding in Gaza, warns U.N.-backed report
A UN-backed food security body says famine is unfolding in Gaza, with thousands of children malnourished and hunger-related deaths rising. The group warns that airdrops alone won't prevent a "humanitarian catastrophe"—only immediate, unrestricted aid access can.
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Monday, 28 July 2025
Pete Buttigieg warns democrats can't go back to pre-Trump status quo
Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about where Democrats went wrong, how they can regain public trust, and why so many Americans don't believe what the government tells them about the Epstein files.
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Trump lands trade deal with EU. And, Pete Buttigieg on what's next for Democrats
Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union yesterday, which is lower than the 30% previously threatened. And, Pete Buttigieg discusses where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election.
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Don't wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week
A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.
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Sunday, 27 July 2025
Doctors warn that children in Gaza have suffered irreversible damage from starvation
Prolonged and severe malnutrition is permanently damaging the health of children across Gaza. Doctors warn even if Israel lets in more food now, the damage to children's bodies can be irreversible.
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She's trying to open a birth center near a maternity desert. It's not easy
When Katie Chubb was pregnant she wanted to have her baby at a birth center, but there was no local option. Now she's trying to open one herself. She has community support, but not from the hospitals.
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Israel begins a limited pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas as concerns over hunger mount
The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza, as concerns over surging hunger in the territory mount.
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Saturday, 26 July 2025
Opinion: Ozzy Osbourne, no ordinary man
John Michael Osbourne, a poor student from Birmingham, UK, exceeded expectations and helped invent heavy metal. A moment to remember the singular Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at the age of 76.
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Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states.
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Corporate America is having a weird tariff summer
Some big companies are reporting real financial pain from tariffs and economic uncertainty — but for others, business is booming.
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Friday, 25 July 2025
Dear Life Kit: My friend says ugly things about her body and it makes me anxious
Body-acceptance advocate Katie Sturino and Ronald Young Jr., host of the podcast Weight for It, answer listener questions about body image, weight loss drugs and bullying.
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Jeffrey Epstein files: Tracing the legal cases that led to sex-trafficking charges
Questions persist about how Jeffrey Epstein, who once moved among the world's elite, was able to avoid federal prosecution for so long. A timeline suggests some answers.
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Trump and Fed chairman clash over renovation site cost. And, Gaza peace talks stalled
Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell clashed over the cost of renovations to the Federal Reserve headquarters. And, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stalled yesterday.
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People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones
Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.
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Thursday, 24 July 2025
Israel bans beach access in Gaza
Once a rare refuge in war-torn Gaza, the beach offered relief and a glimpse of freedom. Now, even the sea is off-limits — as Israel bans access to the coast, warning it could cost lives.
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Scientists are developing artificial blood that could save lives in emergencies
A research team has successfully tested a blood substitute in animals, and human trials may not be far off. The powdered blood could help medics respond faster in a crisis.
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Wednesday, 23 July 2025
GOP divided over Epstein files. And, Columbia disciplines student protesters
The GOP is divided over whether they want more details released about the Jeffrey Epstein federal investigations. And, over 70 Columbia University students have been disciplined for protests.
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What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows
Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home.
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How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements
The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
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