WASHINGTONPOST (Joanna Slater) - A son waits for a daily call from Iran saying his parents are still safe
For those with relatives stuck inside Iran, waiting for news about their safety is a daily agony.
WASHINGTONPOST (Michelle Boorstein) - Most Americans think their fellow citizens are bad people, survey says
A new Pew survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favorably on their neighbors.
WASHINGTONPOST (Annie Gowen, Praveena Somasundaram) - Strict new Kansas law forces trans drivers to hand over their licenses
The law also includes a provision that allows Kansans to sue if they are “aggrieved” by someone of the opposite sex using a public restroom.
WASHINGTONPOST (Maggie Penman) - His opera career stalled. Now he’s a car salesman, and his ads are viral.
Andrew Hiers, a classically trained opera singer, turned to selling cars after struggling to find singing gigs. Then he decided to merge the two.
NPR (Stephen Fowler) - Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump
The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.
The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld.Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."
NPR (The Associated Press) - GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.Open
NPR (Jey Born) - Organist shares how his childhood music lessons led him to a lifelong passion
For StoryCorps, Lance Jackson speaks with his former music teacher about how her lessons led him to a career as a professional organist.
For StoryCorps, Lance Jackson speaks with his former music teacher about how her lessons led him to a career as a professional organist.Open
NPR (Bobby Allyn) - 2 young billionaires are behind the prediction market boom. They hate each other
The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up.
The 20-something billionaires who run Kalshi and Polymarket are battling it out to be the top prediction market company. Observers and former insiders say the feud is just heating up.Open
NPR (Holly J. Morris) - Was that really Jim Carrey? The internet had thoughts but the quiz has answers
Plus: Primates of all varieties!
Plus: Primates of all varieties!Open