SpaceX’s mega rocket makes its fourth test flight from Texas from ABC
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Israel strikes U.N-run school in Gaza; a Georgia clinic cares for the uninsured from NPR Suzanne Nuyen
Israel launched an airstrike on a U.N.-run school in Gaza as part of a new ground and air operation. A health clinic in Georgia specializes in caring for the uninsured. (Image credit: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP) Read More
Some Democrats say Biden’s ban on most asylum-seekers goes to far from NPR Michel Martin
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about President Biden’s executive order banning most asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. Read More
Republicans are targeting late-arriving mail ballots ahead of the 2024 election from NPR Ashley Lopez
Many states, like crucial Nevada, allow mail ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted — even if they arrive after Election Day. Republicans say this violates federal law. (Image credit: John Locher) Read More
Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple from the BBC
Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.Read More
How to reduce health care’s climate impact? Increase telehealth from NPR
A new study finds telehealth for cancer treatment could make a big difference in reducing carbon footprint of health care. Health care generated 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and there’s a growing effort in medicine to find ways to reduce this impact. (Image credit: NoSystem images/Getty Images) Read More
With the veepstakes on, Tim Scott thinks he can deliver the Black votes Trump wants from NPR
Since a failed presidential bid, Sen. Tim Scott has been one of Trump’s strongest supporters. Now, as the former president readies to pick a running mate, Scott is focused on winning him Black voters. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Read More
The Veepstakes is on. Here are 10 Republicans Trump could pick to be his running mate from NPR Jeongyoon Han
A lot hangs in the balance on who former President Donald Trump chooses as his running mate: the vice presidential nominee might shape the MAGA movement or could woo voters who lean moderate. (Image credit: Julia Nikhinson/AP) Read More
Congressional stock trading law has unintended, but profitable consequence from NPR Deirdre Walsh
The law requiring lawmakers to disclose their stock trades spurred an unintended consequence: a cottage industry with funds modeled on lawmakers’ investments. These funds are beating the market. (Image credit: Mark Lennihan) Read More
A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it? from NPR Bill Chappell
Much of the Southwest U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this week — with temperatures blazing past 100 degrees. And a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan) Read More