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The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints and a federal investigation
It's a familiar experience for anyone who has walked through an American shopping mall: A friendly salesperson approaches with a free sample of skincare cream, offering the promise of younger-looking skin. But behind this familiar mall ritual, NPR uncovered something far more costly: customers…
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Inflation is ticking up. What does it mean for the economy?
A report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed consumer prices in September were up 3.7% from a year ago. What does the data tell us about the state of the economy? NPR’s Scott Horsley contributed reporting to this episode. It was produced by Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by...
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with NPR
NPR sits down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss the war, weapons, and his relationship with President Donald Trump. This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Jeffrey Pierre, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams. It...
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Could AI-powered drones soon be making battlefield decisions in Ukraine?
Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones powered by artificial intelligence. But soon, AI could start leading the decisions on the battlefield as well. We visit one Ukrainian company that's working to make this a reality. This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with…
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How companies use personal data to control what products and price tags we see.
Companies like Amazon keeps close tabs on the spending habits of its customers. That data can be use to help the company recommend products. But it can also help companies get a sense of how motivated someone is to buy something, and possibly adjust pricing accordingly. Lindsay Owens says…
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In Alabama, history of voting rights struggles looms over upcoming election
In Alabama, the push that led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 intersects with the recent weakening of the statute and redistricting. Three generations of activists reflect on what it means for midterms. This episode was produced by Jeff Pierre, Matt Ozug, and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering…
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ICE has quietly been using warehouses as detention centers
President Trump has made immigration enforcement a key part of his second term. Part of that plan included purchasing warehouses across the country. The idea was to house immigrants there and eventually deport them. But the plan soon faced legal challenges. In Roxbury, New Jersey, the Trump...
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A legal loophole could shape how the Cornell rape case is prosecuted
A former student’s accusation that she was drugged and gang raped by seven men in 2024 has sparked protests at Cornell University. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a new criminal investigation into this case. But pursuing prosecutions could be complicated by New York law. This...
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What money and maps can tell us about the midterms
It's four weeks until midterm Election Day. Polls put the chances of a Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress much higher than they were a few months ago. President Trump is focusing his efforts on rallying his base in states he won big in 2024, like Nebraska. But will that persuade...
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The Supreme Court cases to watch this term
The Supreme Court began a new term on Monday. The signature feature of the Trump presidency has been an effort to expand his own power as the executive and test his constitutional limits. So, it's not surprising that a lot of his agenda has wound up before the Supreme Court. This episode was...
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Round one of Brazil's presidential election points to a shift to the right
In Brazil, conservative Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro - who is under house arrest for staging a coup - came in ahead of the leftist incumbent, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, in the first round of Brazil's presidential election. President Trump has been watching Brazil's...
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Reporting on the science of saunas
For centuries people have sought out saunas and hot springs for their supposed healing properties. But the science behind those claims can be quite vague. So NPR science correspondent Will Stone headed to the International Sauna Congress in Norway to find out just what we know about the health...
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The story unfolding at Cornell is dismayingly familiar
NY Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state's attorney general, Letita James, to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang rape that took place at Cornell University in 2024. Gov. Hochul said "new information has raised serious questions about how this case was handled, and I’ve lost...
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A botched execution raises questions about death penalty protocols
Christa Pike is on death row in Tennessee for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Pike was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday night, but she was still alive after receiving two doses of a lethal injection. Now Pike is in critical condition, according to her attorneys. What do we…
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Meta just launched an AI agent and others are following. Is the internet ready?
Meta has a vision for the future. It’s launched an AI agent that can act like your own personal assistant, called Muse. The idea is that you can give Muse access to your accounts and apps, and it will start assisting. But the autonomy that gives the app its power has the potential to backfire.…
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Sexual assault on campus is a problem. Can laws help address it?
In New York, prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a student was gang raped by seven fraternity members at Cornell University in 2024. The incident has reignited debates about how to keep students safe on campus. Can federal law make things safer? NY Democratic Senator...
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Prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity rape allegations
New York prosecutors say they are reopening an investigation into an alleged rape case from 2024 that involved Cornell University students. What do we know about the new allegations - and how is it being felt on campus? This episode was produced by Gurjit Kaur, Mia Venkat and Connor Donevan, with...
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U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region?
U.S. forces are withdrawing from Iraq after a two-decade long military presence. Yet, Iraq is still central to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran - and is caught in the crossfire. What does the troop withdrawal mean for U.S. influence in the region and does it present an opportunity for other...
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Republican lawmakers are breaking with Trump. Will it last?
Amid low approval ratings, several Republican candidates in competitive races are breaking with President Trump as midterms approach. Will it last? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was...
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Housing in the US: Mortgage rates hit 7% and renters feel squeezed
If you're looking for a house to purchase or a place to rent, you're probably feeling squeezed. Mortgage rates have hit seven percent - and a new study shows that renters across the economic spectrum are having trouble paying rent. What's happening in the housing market? Support public media with...
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Jensen Huang has President Trump’s ear. What might he be telling him about AI?
Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, arguably the world's most important AI company. He also has the ear of President Trump, who is about to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to discuss a number of topics, including AI. Amid the debate about whether rapid AI development is dangerous to...
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The White House launched Trump TV. Will it change how the president communicates?
Major news outlets, including NPR, have suspended their pool coverage, or are not broadcasting video or audio of President Trump, in solidarity with the news outlets that were banned from the White House. In response, the White House created Trump TV - a YouTube channel, streaming President…
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What’s at stake in President Trump’s showdown with the press?
President Trump's battle with the press has escalated. On Friday, he banned three outlets from the White House. Those outlets are suing the Trump administration over the ban. On Monday, the five networks that coordinate television coverage of the president agreed to suspend that coverage. This...
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What does global leadership on AI look like?
President Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in Washington, D.C. this week as both sides look to gain an advantage in artificial intelligence development and face a reckoning on the risks of AI. In this moment, what does global leadership in AI look like? Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy…
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High stakes drama on display over the years at the UN General Assembly
Despite being instrumental in the founding of the United Nations, in recent years, the U.S. has marginalized the organization. For this week's Reporter's Notebook we hear from NPR Diplomacy Correspondent Michele Kelemen about the high stakes drama she has seen play out at the UN General Assembly...
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European leaders say Russia is provoking NATO. How will the alliance respond?
A number of European leaders have signaled that Russia is provoking nearby NATO countries. NATO’s article 5 is clear: an attack on one is an attack on all. But what counts as an attack? And how will NATO respond? This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Connor Donevan, with audio…
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ChatGPT created a feature to help people in crisis. But there are some challenges.
Earlier this year, OpenAI launched a new optional feature on ChatGPT called Trusted Contact. It's meant to help individuals at risk of suicide connect with someone they love and trust for support. But navigating its setup may prove challenging to someone in crisis. This episode was produced by...
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How will the Fed’s interest rate hike affect costs, the midterms?
The Federal Reserve voted to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. That means it will cost more to borrow money - at a time when many people are feeling squeezed by high prices. How could the Fed's decision affect people's finances and the midterms? This episode was...
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Tech leaders are debating how risky AI is. What does Bill Gates think?
AI leaders are warning about the threats posed by further advances of the technology and actively asking it to be regulated. What does Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, think about the future of AI and where it should go? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Erika Ryan with…
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Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." And Anthropic's CEO urged AI companies to "pace the frontier" in developing new...
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Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks...
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25 years after the 9/11 attacks, where does the trial stand?
The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths -- and US response was massive, including new wars and surveillance programs. But what about the trial? More than two decades after the attacks, it's still stuck in limbo. Why? This episode was produced by Connor Donevan, Michelle Aslam and Karen...
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Are big AI companies gambling with our lives?
The warning in former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s resignation announcement is stark. “The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade,” he writes. “No other human activity poses this level of danger.” Coxon is urging Anthropic and other big...
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After a difficult trial, how do jurors move on?
The Lindsay Clancy case ended in a mistrial last week. Clancy was on trial for killing her three children in 2023. Neither Clancy nor her attorneys deny that she killed her children – but they argued she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. And while the jury couldn't reach a unanimous decision...
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The Smithsonian's leader is stepping down. Where does the Institution go from here?
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, is stepping down from his post at the end of the year. The Smithsonian, which includes museums, libraries and a zoo, has been a frequent target of criticism by President Trump. How might the leadership change affect the revered...
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As a new school year begins, how are students and parents feeling?
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Across the country, more than 54 million students have returned to the classrooms. NPR spoke with students and teachers in different parts of the country to hear how they're feeling as the school year begins.…
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9/11 changed America's place in the world. What did Russia and China learn?
After the September 11th attacks, both Russia and China saw an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with the United States. Then, the U.S. fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and weathered the financial crisis of 2008. What did Russia and China learn about the United States along the way?...
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Unraveling the story about George Santos' insider trading on Kalshi
This week, the popular prediction market known as Kalshi banned former Congressman George Santos for life and fined him more than 70-thousand dollars — after he engaged in insider trading on the site. That came as no shock to NPR technology correspondent Bobby Allyn. Earlier this year, Allyn…
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The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?
A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faced murder charges for killing her three children in 2023. The deliberations took nearly seven days - and revealed tension among the jury. What does the mistrial reveal about where this case may be headed? This episode was...
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Remembering feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and women’s rights activist, has died. She was 92. Throughout her life, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes, advocated for women’s equality and founded numerous feminist organizations. What will her legacy be? This episode was produced by Elena…
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How is the death of Pierre Damas Bel resonating with Ohio’s Haitian community?
On Monday, Pierre Damas Bel died. His family believes he died by suicide, motivated by the loss of his temporary protected status -- a loss that many Haitian immigrants experienced earlier this summer. As a result, President Trump’s immigration policies have become a flashpoint in Bel's death.…
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What do we know about the company behind President Trump’s Venezuelan oil deal?
President Trump has touted his agreement with Venezuela as the greatest oil deal in the world. Behind the deal is a company - and a man - who energy analysts say may not be up for the task of developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves. What more do we know about the company behind the deal? This...
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What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children. Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
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Will the unusual oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela work?
President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. NPR's energy and climate correspondent Julia Simon explains the hurdles that remain before the oil can start flowing. This episode was produced by Henry Larson. It was…
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President Trump is trying to change how elections are run. Where do things stand?
In his second term, President Trump has made moves to overhaul how key aspects of elections in the U.S. are run. This includes signing two executive orders: One is aimed at new registration requirements, the other at voting by mail. Both are being challenged in court. With midterm elections fast...
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As the climate changes, is the deadly flooding in Nepal a sign of things to come?
The flooding in Nepal has left hundreds dead and many more missing. Many scientists believe the flooding is the result of a melting glacier. What do we know about the link between the disaster in Nepal and climate change? This episode was produced by Henry Larson, Megan Lim and Kai McNamee, with...
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Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?
The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced? And are they enough to protect the mental health of young people? Major changes are coming to the way young people experience Facebook and Instagram. They're part of a proposed...
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Saying goodbye to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over that time. With that bright crystalline voice and signature twang, Parton was one of country music's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture. Parton died on...
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The world leader saying no to President Trump
The United States was scheduled to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion worth of goods. But then, about a week ago, President Trump took to Truth Social to exclaim — with capital letters and exclamation points — that Canada and the U.S. had reached a trade deal. That...
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Is President Trump changing the rules-based world order?
For years, President Trump has been openly criticizing multilateral organizations like NATO and the United Nations. Criticisms like these were once rare from American presidents, since the US had such a prominent role in these organizations and the order they brought to global affairs. How might...
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