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Facing Trump’s pressure, the Fed cuts rates for the first time this year
The Fed is likely to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to cushion the sagging job market. The move comes as policymakers face growing pressure from Trump.
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A record number of Congressional lawmakers aren’t running for reelection in 2026. Here’s the list
NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don’t plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Is it the magnesium or the massage? The facts about magnesium lotion for sleep
Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there’s little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective.
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Senators from both parties grilled RFK Jr. on vaccines and more
In a blistering hearing, Senators from both parties challenged the health secretary to defend his actions, including on vaccines access and CDC leadership.
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Denying famine, Israel threatens more curbs on Gaza aid
Despite experts saying that famine has begun in Gaza, Israel is threatening more curbs on aid deliveries. Aid groups say extra restrictions will make the starvation crisis worse.
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RFK Jr. faces questions about chaos at the CDC
Democratic lawmakers and more than a thousand current and former HHS staff say Kennedy’s actions are endangering America’s health. Kennedy says he came to clean house and he’s delivering.
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After Minneapolis mass shooting, two Minnesota leaders push for gun reform
After deadly Minneapolis mass shooting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison push for federal, state and local gun reform.
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Minneapolis Catholic school shooting: What we know so far
Local authorities recovered additional firearms at three residences in the Minneapolis area that are linked to the shooter.
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How plants and fungi trade resources without a brain
Fungi and plants have something to teach humans about global trade and cooperation
