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NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permit…
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NPR News: Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo
Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that …
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NPR News: U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire,…
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Business
Delta, United and Other Airlines Are Offering Lower-Cost Business Class Options: What to Know
Delta is the latest U.S. airline to introduce stripped down, luxury-class fares. What do you get for your money, and is it worth it? What you need to…
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NPR News: Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One
Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an old Air Force One plane inst…
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NPR News: U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday…
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Business
Oil Prices Rise Further After Another Round of Strikes in the Gulf
Choppy trading in stocks and bonds also reflected anxiety among investors about the war’s effects on inflation and growth. source https://www.nytime…
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EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer t…
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NPR News: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war cou…
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Business
Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region. source https://w…
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Business
Germans Don’t Love Budweiser. It Won’t Take No for an Answer.
Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers on the image and taste of America…
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Business
New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks. so…
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NPR News: Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring…
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Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined
The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations. source https://w…
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NPR News: Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11 Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday…
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NPR News: Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Mexico's World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at…
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Business
Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help…
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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally. f…
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NYT > U.S. News
What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securi…
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NPR News: Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, …
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