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Donald Trump's $5,000 Promise and Today's Top Headlines
A quick look at campaign pledges, political battles in Missouri, and Apple tech news from NPR's Up First.
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Life After Charlie Kirk: Turning Point USA's Uncertain Future
One year after Charlie Kirk's assassination, his conservative youth movement faces leadership voids, policy rifts, and fading student enthusiasm.
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What Caused the Fatal Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami
Flight data reveals unheeded speed warnings, late touchdown, and cockpit communication failures in the crash that killed five.
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John Fetterman's Surprise Appearance at the GOP Convention
Democratic Senator John Fetterman addressed Republicans in Dallas, pledging to work with Donald Trump and rejecting left-wing extremes.
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Apple Unveils the Foldable iPhone Duo
New CEO John Ternus debuts Apple's first folding phone and a major AI overhaul for Siri amid economic headwinds.
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Former Conductor Sentenced for Child Abuse Material
Julian Wachner receives probation and sex offender registration after pleading guilty to child abuse material and drug charges.
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Andrew Tate Denied Bail in U.K. Extradition Fight
A federal judge ordered Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in jail while facing 59 criminal charges in the U.K.
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Special ed chief resigns amid Ed Department downsizing
Kelly Rogers abruptly quit less than a day before special education staff were set to move out of the Education Department.
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What Went Wrong in the Miami Cargo Plane Crash
Flight data shows an Amazon cargo jet tried to abort an unsteady landing in Miami before a fatal collision killed five airport workers.
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers as Smithsonian Chief Resigns
Catch up on today's top stories covering U.S. strikes in Iran, sanctions on Israeli settlements, and leadership changes at the Smithsonian.
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U.S. Sinks Iranian Tankers as Gulf Conflict Escalates
Military strikes and retaliation between the U.S. and Iran threaten global oil supplies and risk full-scale war in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Non-Ticketed Visitors Can Now Meet Passengers at the Gate
Twenty-five years after 9/11, TSA is launching a new program that lets trusted travelers go past airport security without a ticket.
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Australia Wants to Let Users Turn Off Social Media Algorithms
New legislation in Australia would force tech platforms to give users control over their feeds and curb addictive app features.
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U.K. Bans Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements
The British government accuses Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing and moves to block imports from West Bank settlements.
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The Hidden Economic Toll of ICE Raids
Cellular GPS data shows how widespread fear from immigration crackdowns chilled spending and cost Chicago over $1.2 billion.
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Kenya's Foreign Trader Ban Sparks Fear in Nairobi
A presidential directive shutting down foreign-operated small businesses threatens livelihoods and regional trade goals.
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John Coltrane's Philadelphia Home to Become Heritage Site
The former residence of saxophone pioneer John Coltrane is being transformed into a permanent cultural heritage site in Philadelphia.
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US Retaliates Against Iranian Tankers
The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks on Navy warships in the Persian Gulf region.
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Inside the Campaign to Ban Child Marriage in the U.S. and Beyond
A new federal bill targets child marriage in the U.S., but advocates warn legal loopholes and deep-seated cultural norms remain worldwide.
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Emergency Appeal Pauses Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
Defense lawyers rush to the state's highest court after a single holdout juror deadlocks the high-profile postpartum psychosis trial.
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Mapping the Protein Networks Behind Profound Autism
Researchers have mapped vital protein interactions tied to profound autism, opening new pathways for targeted therapies.
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Today's Headlines: Voting, Fuel Costs, and Policy Shifts
A quick breakdown of key national developments including mail-in voting battles, record fuel prices, and federal actions.
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Trump Administration Targets College Tax Exemptions Over DEI
A proposed Treasury rule could strip non-profit status from up to 18,000 private schools over race-based programs and scholarships.
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Milei Reenkindles Falklands Dispute With U.S. Backing
Javier Milei is leveraging Donald Trump’s rift with Britain and a deep-sea oil project to press Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands.
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Leon Black Sues House Panel Over Epstein Subpoena
Billionaire Leon Black refused to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein, filing a lawsuit against the panel probing his financial ties.
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Trump Administration Pushes Citizenship Lists Ahead of Midterms
The federal government is moving forward with an unprecedented effort to build state voter citizenship lists despite legal challenges and missing initial deadlines.
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Kissing Apes and Anti-Splash Urinals: The Ig Nobels Move Abroad
Forced out of the U.S. by visa hurdles, the world's favorite quirky science awards find a new home in Switzerland.
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Maria Bartiromo Out at Fox News
Longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo is leaving Fox News after 12 years following legal fallout from her 2020 election coverage.
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Big Tech's Class Takeover
Journalist Natasha Singer breaks down how major technology companies came to dominate American classrooms.
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Chaos in Miami immigration court
A new courtroom scheduling tactic triggers unprecedented lines and administrative upheaval in South Florida.
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Who Rules Kalshi? New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Decide
A legal battle over whether states or federal regulators control prediction markets has reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Malta Acquits Businessman Accused in Journalist's Car Bombing
A jury acquitted Yorgen Fenech in the 2017 murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, leaving the suspected mastermind behind her death unpunished.
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IRS Staff Cuts Leave Billions Uncollected
Deep workforce reductions at the tax agency mean more unpaid taxes are slipping through the cracks.
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NBA Hits Clippers with Historic Salary Cap Penalties
Steve Ballmer is suspended for a year and the Clippers are fined $30 million following an investigation into Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals.
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