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School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.

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More Displaced Lebanese Head Home as Cease-Fire Is Tested
More Displaced Lebanese Head Home as Cease-Fire Is Tested
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:20 AM(2h or newer)
4:20 AM

The truce appeared to mostly hold even as Israel said it had carried out strikes on what it called “terrorists” approaching its forces in southern Lebanon. Separately, a U.N. peacekeeper was killed.

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The Mind-Altering Power of Lucid Dreaming
2:58 AM

Few people experience lucid dreams, yet those who do are able to appreciate as much asleep as the rest of us do awake.

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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
8:54 PM

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.

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The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off
1:40 AM

This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer.

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Trump orders more access to psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and ibogaine - The Washington Post
1:01 AM

Trump orders more access to psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and ibogaine  The Washington Post

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What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
12:01 AM

The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans.

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross - The Washington Post
11:35 PM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross  The Washington Post

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Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
9:29 PM

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.

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Trump officials push Theodore Roosevelt for Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Washington Post
9:12 PM

Trump officials push Theodore Roosevelt for Pro Football Hall of Fame  The Washington Post

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US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship
8:11 PM

The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.

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U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes
U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes
8:02 PM

A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.

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Mamdani and Obama Lead Preschool Singalong to Promote Free Child Care
Mamdani and Obama Lead Preschool Singalong to Promote Free Child Care
7:59 PM

In their first public appearance together, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama met up for some joking and singing on Saturday at a Bronx child care center.

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Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
7:40 PM

Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation.

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New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Apex With Second-Home Tax Plan
New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Apex With Second-Home Tax Plan
6:34 PM

With a new tax proposal, the threat of a building workers’ strike and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shunning of the Met Gala, the city’s wealth gap was on full display.

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Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000
5:43 PM

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

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A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
4:43 PM

A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.

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Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery
Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery
4:43 PM

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.

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‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On
‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On
4:32 PM

Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

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U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms
U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms
4:17 PM

The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration.

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For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent
4:08 PM

Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

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Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders
2:56 PM

President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"

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Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
Trump Signs Executive Order to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
2:18 PM

The president’s executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating mental health disorders like severe depression and PTSD.

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Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family
Remains Linked to Submerged Car Solve 1958 Mystery of Missing Oregon Family
1:13 PM

The case of the missing Martin family was unsolved until a diver found a car in an Oregon river in 2024. Officials, relying on DNA tests, said Thursday that they had identified the remains of three people.

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Activists Urge Boycott of ‘Bezos Met Gala’ With Posters Around NYC
12:50 PM

A guerrilla activist group is covering New York with posters criticizing the billionaire Jeff Bezos’ involvement in the event, a fund-raiser for the Metropolitan Museum.

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After Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

After Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet  The Washington Post

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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
9:11 AM

Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

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Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis
9:00 AM

A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

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JD Vance’s Very Bad Week
JD Vance’s Very Bad Week
8:05 AM

What recent events in Europe can tell us about the future of Trumpism.

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Opinion: Remembering Kevin Klose, former NPR president and broadcasting icon
8:00 AM

We remember Kevin Klose, former NPR president, who helped secure financial stability for the network while supporting and encouraging its journalism.

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Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
7:31 AM

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

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Maduro’s Successor Is Purging Allies Who Kept Him in Power in Venezuela
Maduro’s Successor Is Purging Allies Who Kept Him in Power in Venezuela
7:06 AM

The successor to Venezuela’s captured President Nicolás Maduro is purging the people who kept him in power.

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The Film That Explains Contemporary America - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

The Film That Explains Contemporary America  The Atlantic

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Ukraine Has Finally Given Up on Trump - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

Ukraine Has Finally Given Up on Trump  The Atlantic

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One of the world’s most wanted men is arrested, ending years-long hunt - The Washington Post
1:25 AM

One of the world’s most wanted men is arrested, ending years-long hunt  The Washington Post

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Agencies in talks with Trump, family to resolve $10B lawsuit over tax leaks - The Washington Post
11:12 PM

Agencies in talks with Trump, family to resolve $10B lawsuit over tax leaks  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The Supreme Court’s religious liberty wins are civil rights wins - The Washington Post
9:43 PM

Opinion | The Supreme Court’s religious liberty wins are civil rights wins  The Washington Post

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Supreme Court hands win to Chevron, Big Oil in environmental damage case - The Washington Post
8:49 PM

Supreme Court hands win to Chevron, Big Oil in environmental damage case  The Washington Post

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Police rushed to check on a 91-year-old – and found her gaming - The Washington Post
8:23 PM

Police rushed to check on a 91-year-old – and found her gaming  The Washington Post

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The FBI Director Is MIA - The Atlantic
6:20 PM

The FBI Director Is MIA  The Atlantic

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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Religious Leaders - The Atlantic
3:50 PM

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Religious Leaders  The Atlantic

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Opinion | Only one thing could sink Lindsey Graham - The Washington Post
2:30 PM

Opinion | Only one thing could sink Lindsey Graham  The Washington Post

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Some states will go from record heat to a freeze — thanks to Alaska - The Washington Post
1:19 PM

Some states will go from record heat to a freeze — thanks to Alaska  The Washington Post

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Trump administration deepens quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6 - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Trump administration deepens quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6  The Washington Post

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Former FEMA leader set to return after being ousted - The Washington Post
1:00 AM

Former FEMA leader set to return after being ousted  The Washington Post

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Opinion | This is the scariest question about Putin — and Trump - The Washington Post
12:58 AM

Opinion | This is the scariest question about Putin — and Trump  The Washington Post

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10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal - The Washington Post
12:56 AM

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal  The Washington Post

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Court documents reveal mounting tension in Fairfax marriage before murder-suicide - The Washington Post
12:54 AM

Court documents reveal mounting tension in Fairfax marriage before murder-suicide  The Washington Post

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Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust’ - The Washington Post
12:49 AM

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust’  The Washington Post

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Republicans in Congress back Army secretary amid clash with Hegseth - The Washington Post
11:29 PM

Republicans in Congress back Army secretary amid clash with Hegseth  The Washington Post

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Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction - The Washington Post
10:35 PM

Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction  The Washington Post

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How every House member voted on blocking Trump from striking Iran - The Washington Post
8:25 PM

How every House member voted on blocking Trump from striking Iran  The Washington Post

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Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration - The Washington Post
7:45 PM

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration  The Washington Post

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NPR receives $113 million from two donors after federal funding cut - The Washington Post
6:58 PM

NPR receives $113 million from two donors after federal funding cut  The Washington Post

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Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices - The Washington Post
5:43 PM

Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices  The Washington Post

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The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week - The Washington Post
4:30 PM

The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Iran is dangling its favorite kind of deal. Will Trump bite? - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | Iran is dangling its favorite kind of deal. Will Trump bite?  The Washington Post

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Trump Voters Are Over It - The Atlantic
1:57 PM

Trump Voters Are Over It  The Atlantic

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What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center - The Atlantic
1:34 PM

What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center  The Atlantic

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Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests  The Washington Post

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Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress  The Washington Post

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Bob Odenkirk had a solid career in comedy. What happened next wasn’t so funny. - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Bob Odenkirk had a solid career in comedy. What happened next wasn’t so funny.  The Washington Post

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What is ‘Ozempic personality,’ and why does it make life feel ‘meh’? - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

What is ‘Ozempic personality,’ and why does it make life feel ‘meh’?  The Washington Post

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More young men are attending religious services regularly, poll finds - The Washington Post
11:00 AM

More young men are attending religious services regularly, poll finds  The Washington Post

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Pope James David Vance the First - The Atlantic
9:42 AM

Pope James David Vance the First  The Atlantic

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If You Want a Better World, Act Like You Live in It - The Atlantic
8:00 AM

If You Want a Better World, Act Like You Live in It  The Atlantic

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A Pillar of the Economics Establishment Admits That It Was Wrong - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

A Pillar of the Economics Establishment Admits That It Was Wrong  The Atlantic

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History Is Running Backwards - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

History Is Running Backwards  The Atlantic

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