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With immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a ‘failed experiment in open borders’
Taking a page from President Trump's playbook, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced visa restrictions, using language his critics said was dangerous.
Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar’s luxury plane
Experts tell NPR the gift violates the Foreign Emoluments Clause and raises questions about what Qatar might expect from Trump in return. It's not clear whether critics in Congress can stop it from happening.
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically redrawn refugee program
The refugees were admitted to the U.S. after an executive order from President Trump, and under an expedited and unconventional process for the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Is there a volunteer in your life worth spotlighting? NPR wants to know
All Things Considered wants to highlight volunteers who are going above and beyond. Want to nominate someone, a group or share how volunteerism has made a difference in your life? Let us know.
Trump signs an order to reduce drug prices, but it’s unclear how it would work
President Trump wants to lower drug prices in the U.S. by tying them to the prices paid in other developed countries. The pharmaceutical industry has long opposed the approach.
Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with ‘The Righteous Gemstones’
McBride, a Georgia native, has seen how Hollywood traffics in stereotypes about the American South. His HBO show satirizes televangelists without making religious people the butt of the joke.
WBHM seeks an All Things Considered host/reporter
Come be the newest afternoon host at WBHM, with a newsroom that has won multiple national Murrow Awards in recent years. The afternoon host is the local voice in Birmingham […]
A Soviet-era space probe crashed back to Earth after more than 50 years in orbit
Kosmos 482 rocketed into space in 1972 on a quest to reach Venus, but its journey was scuttled by an apparent engine malfunction.
Race to lead D.C. lawyers’ association grows heated amid attacks on law firms
More than 30,000 people have already voted in the election for the president of the D.C. Bar Association, more than triple the previous record set in 1990.
Stocks soar after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs
Stocks soared — and businesses breathed a sigh of relief — as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash their triple-digit tariffs.
Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza, Edan Alexander
Alexander, a 21 year-old Israeli soldier raised in New Jersey, is the last remaining U.S. citizen captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 and held in Gaza, who is believed to still be alive. The bodies of four other Americans are still held in Gaza, according to the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
The remarks come just one day after calling for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine.
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A ‘coach’ can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
As Trump aims to deport millions, one pathway to legal status got bigger
A Biden-era rule eases the path for workers to be sponsored for U.S. permanent residency, an attractive option for those in horse-racing looking for a competitive edge.
First group of Afrikaners granted refugee status are on their way to the U.S.
The first group of white Afrikaner South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration enroute to U.S. as most other refugee admissions still suspended.
Chimps’ rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language
Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.
Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too
President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency.
Should you toss your plastic kitchen tools for health reasons? Here’s the scoop
Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.
Is AI the future of America’s foreign policy? Some experts think so
Large language models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly being looked at for their potential to help make decisions in high-stakes situations.
The future of student loan repayment, explained
A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.
The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war
American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145% to 30% for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125% to 10% on American goods.
The PKK Kurdish militant group will disband as part of a peace initiative with Turkey
The Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm, after four decades of armed conflict. It comes days after it convened a party congress in northern Iraq.
Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally’ for ceasefire talks
Ukraine and European allies had demanded Russia accept a 30-day ceasefire starting Monday before holding talks, but Moscow effectively rejected the proposal and called for direct negotiations instead.
Detained ex-President Duterte is among the candidates in Philippines midterms
Duterte has been in custody of the International Criminal Court awaiting trial for crimes against humanity. That hasn't stopped him from running for mayor of his southern Davao city stronghold.
Qatar is said to be giving Trump a new plane
The offer, which comes on the eve of Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks.
U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details will be released Monday after a weekend of talks in Switzerland.
Hamas says it will release Israeli American Edan Alexander, held hostage in Gaza
Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, is the last remaining American citizen held by Hamas in Gaza who is believed to still be alive. President Trump confirmed the plans for his release.
Here’s what U.S. Catholics are saying about the election of Pope Leo XIV
At services on Sunday, some Catholics took particular pride in the election of the first American pontiff, who has familial ties to multiple places across the country.
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea
The proposed solution would only provide food and aid to around 60 percent of Gaza's civilians initially, according to a copy of the proposal reviewed by NPR.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying ‘Never again war’
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of aid
