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npr 25h ago 30°

The longer the Iran war goes, the worse it could be for Trump. Just look at history

President Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. If his predecessors' experiences are an indication, conflicts don't bode well for presidential approval ratings.
npr 25h ago 20°

As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?

Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
npr 1h ago 19°

Why it's so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices

From waiving the Jones Act to rerouting oil through the Red Sea, governments are doing their best to make up for the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, but prices are still rising.
npr 20h ago 18°

The SAVE Act faces long odds in the Senate. GOP-led states are picking up the cause

Several Republican-led states are passing their own versions of the SAVE America Act, Trump-backed legislation that would introduce new proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote.
npr 43h ago 18°

Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.
npr 25h ago 17°

It's called 'private credit' — and it could lead to big trouble on Wall Street

The risky lending business has been booming — but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond.
npr 25h ago 17°

Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.
npr 1h ago 16°

10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers

We asked our audience to share the creative ways they limit their own phone use. They range from the practical (keep your phone in another room) to the creative (pair your phone with a fun paperback).
npr 22h ago 16°

As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war

At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The U.N. says over a hundred people were killed.
npr 23h ago 15°

Sen. Blumenthal discusses reforming DHS and his concerns about the war in Iran

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a panelist in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing, discusses the reforms he wants for the agency and shares his views on the Iran war with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
npr 4h ago 15°

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
npr 25h ago 14°

This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans

Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.
npr 44m ago 13°

From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela

Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.
npr 25h ago 13°

Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill?

A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
npr 1h ago 13°

Sorry, the quiz is SO GROSS this week. You'll see

What could be more delightful than cannibal invertebrates and food-related weather events? A lot of things!
npr 47h ago 13°

The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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