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‘I Was Sold a Bill of Goods’: Americans and the Distrust Election
Americans have a pervasive sense they are being lied to. That has created an unpredictability in politics unseen since Donald Trump said he could sho…
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NPR News: New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spe…
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Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with worl…
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NPR News: 18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S. Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killi…
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NPR News: The capture of Western Yemen is making the country's humanitarian crisis worse
The capture of Western Yemen is making the country's humanitarian crisis worse NPR speaks with people in Yemen and in aid groups who say the fig…
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Business
As the Rich Buy Bigger Boats, Private Equity Is Investing in the Booming Marina Business
The private equity firm Blackstone now owns more marinas than anyone in the world. source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/business/boats-marina-c…
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NPR News: Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday wit…
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At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of ad…
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NPR News: Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in U…
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NPR News: US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland
US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. mili…
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Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran. sou…
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NPR News: It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump…
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NPR News: The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved…
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Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat …
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NPR News: OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior…
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King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks
The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence. source…
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NPR News: Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America w…
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Business
OpenAI Considers New Financing at a $1.5 Trillion Valuation
The funding round would double the value of the start-up behind ChatGPT and establish it as the world’s most valuable private company. source https:…
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It’s Poll Watcher Training Season. Distrust Is on the Lesson Plan.
Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior. source …
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NPR News: Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says
Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Flo…
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