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In addition to adding to the list of groups that will lose funding for providing or discussing abortion, the policy now also calls for ending aid to groups that embrace DEI.
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Weather influencers are going viral. How much should we trust them?
The weather genre online spans a wide range of sources. Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them
There are a lot of films and we are here to help! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.
An AI judge, a time-traveling 10-year-old and more in theaters
In a not-too-distant future, an artificial intelligence entity determines the fate of the accused in Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power as country targets 10% growth
Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress.
How cuts to federal climate funds could threaten polar vortex research
Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.
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The president is seeking at least $5 billion in damages from the country's largest bank, alleging that it closed his accounts for political reasons.
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In the days leading up to Renee Macklin Good's death, the political situation in Minneapolis had turned combustible. Her shooting has exposed how colliding forces set the stage for the ongoing crisis. -
A major winter storm is expected to affect more than 200 million people in the United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice are a particular concern. -
Danish veterans say the rhetoric from the Trump administration has been painful. They describe feeling betrayed and abandoned by an ally after standing shoulder to shoulder with American soldiers. -
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms. -
As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time. -
New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims. -
Statewide economic blackout against ICE to be held in Minnesota Friday, Zelenskyy gives scorching critique of Europe in Davos speech, millions of Americans prepare for massive winter storm.
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Heavy snow and ice is expected to affect a large portion of the South and Northeast this weekend. In North Carolina, officials are preparing for icy roads and potential power outages.
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Jared Kushner unveiled a vision of a futuristic cityscape for Gaza that includes skyscrapers and advanced industrial zones, but Palestinians fear his vision erases what remains of their homes.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to auto analyst Tu Le on the floor of the Detroit Auto Show about the rise of China's auto industry compared to the downturn in U.S. car manufacturing.
