21 m. ago State Department undergoes deep cuts in sweeping reorganization

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.

Politics

29 m. ago Trump to assess Texas flood damage today. And, DOGE has access to farmers' payments

President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers.

Events

39 m. ago Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

Politics

44 m. ago How small countries might be impacted by Trump's potential tariffs

President Trump says a host of small countries should prepare for double-digit tariffs if they fail to reach trade agreements with the U.S. So what do countries like Cambodia export to the U.S.?

Politics

45 m. ago Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses natural disaster response

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Deanne Criswell, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency under President Biden, about responding to natural disasters.

Politics

46 m. ago President Trump to survey flood damage in central Texas on Friday

President Trump is expected to visit Kerr County, Texas, on Friday to survey damage from last week's catastrophic flooding and to receive updates from local officials.

Events

63 m. ago Raquel Rodriguez agrees with Charlotte Flair on age 'double standard' between male and female wrestlers

WWE tag champ Raquel Rodriguez agreed with Charlotte Flair's assessment about how older women are viewed in the pro wrestling industry.

Politics

69 m. ago Detecting electricity demand patterns using a new method for high

Forecasting electricity demand in buildings is now more accurate with Group Encoding (GE), a new method that uses only existing device operation data. Developed by researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo, the method improved prediction accuracy by 74% in real-world tests.

Politics

69 m. ago How 3 Muslim sisters helped change the rules of American women's wrestling

Jamilah, Zaynah and Latifah McBryde grew up wrestling one another in Buffalo, N.Y. Coaches recognized their talent, but they couldn't wear the required wrestling singlet due to their faith.

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79 m. ago A week after layoffs linked to AI cost, Microsoft pledges $4B to AI education

Microsoft plans to donate $4 billion worth of cash, technology and training to enhance artificial intelligence education, a substantial bequest as the Redmond, Washington-based software giant aims to make billions more off a technology it expects to be on par with the introduction of electricity.

Economics

84 m. ago How Netanyahu Prolonged the Gaza War, and the F.B.I.’s Loyalty Test

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Events

99 m. ago RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology

RealSense is building vision tech that helps machines like robots and drones navigate and respond to a 3D world.

Politics

2 h. ago Trumps to Visit Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues

The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

Events

2 h. ago How James Gunn Modeled Superman’s Dog Krypto After His Own Pet

For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.

Events

2 h. ago New Hampshire judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order nationwide

A federal judge in New Hampshire on Thursday blocked President Trump's executive order that attempted to end birthright citizenship, stopping it from taking effect anywhere in the U.S.

Politics

2 h. ago Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Benjamin Netanyahu

Prolonging the Gaza war helped the Israeli prime minister forestall a political reckoning.

Events

2 h. ago What AI bot started referring to itself as 'MechaHitler'? Find out in the quiz

Elon Musk and his AI have been busy. So has the TSA. And Amazon. Were you paying attention?

Events

2 h. ago Trump got his tax bill over the finish line. Now he has to sell it to voters

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs.

Economics

2 h. ago As Democrats spoil for a fight, a new face in the House is leading them on oversight

Rep. Robert Garcia is the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. At a moment when his party is craving more confrontation with President Trump, he says he's ready to lean into the fray.

Politics

2 h. ago What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for taxes on Social Security

Many Americans received an email from the Social Security Administration applauding the megabill's passage. Experts say it was misleading.

Politics