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- Todaynarrative16 min4-min read
Growing Black Unemployment, Taxing California Billionaires, New Supreme Court Cases
The latest U.S. jobs report reveals a sluggish labor market with only 29,000 new jobs added and rising unemployment, particularly among Black workers, while a proposed billionaire wealth tax in California sparks political division among Democrats. The Supreme Court’s new term includes high-stakes cases on climate liability, assault weapons bans, and religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws.
- Yesterdaynarrative13 min4-min read
Wages Vs Inflation, Tennessee Failed Execution, Cornell Rape Case Special Prosecutor
This episode of NPR's Up First examines two harrowing cases: the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, where she survived two lethal injections due to systemic failures, and the mishandling of a sexual assault allegation at Cornell University, where critical evidence was withheld from prosecutors. Both stories reveal deep institutional breakdowns in justice systems.
- 2 days agonarrative13 min5-min read
FlyDubai Midair Attack, Trump Midterm Campaigning, Hegseth Reshaping Military
A Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the co-pilot and attempted to crash the plane, prompting Israeli officials to label it a terrorist attack. Passengers, including a heroic plumber who subdued the attacker, intervened to prevent disaster.
- 3 days agonarrative12 min4-min read
Trump AI Summit, US Pulls Out Of Iraq, SCOTUS Third Country Deportations
President Trump asserts that AI companies can self-regulate under a morally binding agreement with no legal enforcement, while U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq amid security concerns, and the Supreme Court allows controversial third-country deportations to resume pending further review. The episode highlights high-stakes policy decisions with global implications, raising urgent questions about accountability, sovereignty, and human rights.
- 4 days agonarrative13 min4-min read
UK Terror Plot Investigation, Trump's Fuel Efficiency Rollback, Cornell Rape Case
This episode of NPR's Up First covers three major news stories: the release of five men detained near a British airbase amid conflicting U.S. and U.K. narratives about foreign involvement; the Trump administration’s rollback of Biden-era fuel efficiency standards and its economic and environmental implications; and the reopening of a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University following a civil lawsuit that exposed institutional failures.
- 5 days agonews brief12 min3-min read
Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire, UK Foiled Plot Near US Base, Trump Press Corps Fight
President Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal but says he remains open to talks, as questions grow over whether there is any realistic path toward ending the war.British police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing an attack near a military base used by the U.S. Air Force, as investigators work to determine whether a foreign government was involved.And President Trump’s fight with the press continues even after a judge restored White House access to three banned outlets, raising questions about whether the battle is costing him the media coverage he normally seeks.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Tina Kraja, Kelsey Snell, Mohamad ElBardicy and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and Patrick Murray.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Introduction Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire UK Foiled Plot On US Base Trump Press Corps FightSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 6 days agonarrative32 min4-min read
Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states?
A growing number of Democratic clergy are running for Congress, framing their campaigns around faith-based values like compassion and justice, while navigating fierce Republican attacks questioning their religious authenticity. Their message—rooted in parables like the Good Samaritan and the Beatitudes—resonates with voters across religious and political lines, particularly in red states like Texas and Iowa.
- 1 weeks agonews brief13 min4-min read
Powerful storms hit the US, Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Maps, Mortgage Rates Rise
A weekend of wild weather as a couple of power storms are set to hit Hawaii and the Northeastern United States. The Supreme Court rejects the new congressional maps in Missouri that favored republicans. Mortgage rates and bond yields continue to rise, raising borrowing costs for both consumers and the government.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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