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NPR (Eric McDaniel) - Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte? Thu Jun 11 09:27:53 2026

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.Open

NPR (Scott Neuman) - How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician Thu Jun 11 09:27:52 2026

In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.

In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.Open

NPR (John Ruwitch) - SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records Thu Jun 11 09:27:50 2026

Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year.

NPR (Juliana Kim) - World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert Thu Jun 11 09:27:46 2026

With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.

NPR (Ari Daniel) - From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists Thu Jun 11 09:27:44 2026

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.

Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.Open

NPR (Jasmine Garsd) - Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game' Thu Jun 11 09:27:43 2026

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.

The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. It's a way of life.Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Congress wants in on the data center backlash Thu Jun 11 09:22:10 2026

Members of Congress are scrambling to jump on the growing anti-data center fervor sweeping through local communities across the country. Why it matters: Where there is this kind of intense grassroots uproar, there is also political opportunity — and lawmakers know it. - The latest example is legislation from Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) to restrict companies' ability to sue municipalities for rejecting applications to build data centers. - The bill — called "the Local Control Protection Act" — would also require developers to file a legally binding "community benefit agreement" or lose out on federal tax incentives, per legislative text first shared with Axios. State of play: Growing public anxiety about the rapid growth of AI is…

Members of Congress are scrambling to jump on the growing anti-data center fervor sweeping through local communities across the country. Why it matters: Where there is this kind of intense grassroots uproar, there is also political opportunity — and lawmakers know it. - The latest example is legislation from Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) to restrict companies' ability to sue municipalities for rejecting applications to build data centers. - The bill — called "the Local Control Protection Act" — would also require developers to file a legally binding "community benefit agreement" or lose out on federal tax incentives, per legislative text first shared with Axios. State of play: Growing public anxiety about the rapid growth of AI is…Open