The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
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The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. ...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with nearly $90B funding request
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the Hill on Tuesday. He's looking for a nearly $90 billion funding boost, as the Iran war once again fl...
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, ...
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The best economic ideas from around the world — Planet Money Summer School is back
Our free economics course for your ears is on a quest for great economics ideas....
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How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations ha...
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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
The Houthis, a Shia militia in Yemen that's aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait....
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Amid nurse shortage, a university rolls out the welcome mat for men
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have ...
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