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Plus, why that e-book cost your library $50.
On Today’s Episode:
Rising Inflation Underscores Risks in Trump’s New Tariff Threats, by Tony Romm and Colby Smith
Supreme Court Keeps Ruling in Trump’s Favor, but Doesn’t Say Why, by Adam Liptak
State Dept. Layoffs Hit Russia and Ukraine Analysts, by Michael Crowley, Greg Jaffe and Julian E. Barnes
H.H.S. Finalizes Thousands of Layoffs After Supreme Court Decision, by Christina Jewett and Benjamin Mueller
As Iran Deports a Million Afghans, ‘Where Do We Even Go?,’ by Elian Peltier, Farnaz Fassihi and Yaqoob Akbary
Libraries Pay More for E-Books. Some States Want to Change That. By Erik Ofgang
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Plus, the origins of an iconic TV theme song.
On Today’s Episode:
Behind Trump’s Tough Russia Talk, Doubts and Missing Details, by Michael Crowley, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Trump’s Cuts to the Education Department, by Abbie VanSickle
24 States Sue Trump Over $6.8 Billion Withheld From Education, by Sarah Mervosh
Will the Conspiracists Cultivated by Trump Turn on Him Over Epstein?, by Shawn McCreesh
Homeless Population Declines in Los Angeles for a Second Straight Year, by Shawn Hubler
Mark Snow, Who Conjured the ‘X-Files’ Theme, Is Dead at 78, by Alex Williams
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Plus, a very Wimbledon disruption.
On Today’s Episode:
Biden Says He Made the Clemency Decisions That Were Recorded With Autopen, by Charlie Savage and Tyler Pager
Public Broadcasters Brace for Vote on Sharp Funding Cut, by Benjamin Mullin
Trump’s Willingness to Arm Ukraine Puts Him Closer to Biden Approach, by David E. Sanger and Maggie Haberman
Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods, by Alyce McFadden
Children Among at Least 10 Killed in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza, Officials Say, by Aaron Boxerman
UnitedHealth’s Campaign to Quiet Critics, by David Enrich
Jannik Sinner Beats Carlos Alcaraz to Win First Wimbledon Title, by Charlie Eccleshare and Matthew Futterman
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Plus, your Friday news quiz.
On Today’s Episode:
How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power, by Patrick Kingsley, Ronen Bergman and Natan Odenheimer
Federal Agents Clash With Protesters During Immigration Raid at California Farm, by Livia Albeck-Ripka
Lawmakers in Liberal States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces, by Ana Ley
The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials’ Loyalty, by Adam Goldman
Justice Dept. Demands Patient Details From Trans Medicine Providers, by Azeen Ghorayshi and Glenn Thrush
Justice Jackson Says ‘the State of Our Democracy’ Keeps Her Up at Night, by Abbie VanSickle
Nvidia Becomes First Public Company Worth $4 Trillion, by Tripp Mickle
These Toads Have Psychedelic Powers, but They’d Prefer to Keep It Quiet, by Rachel Nuwer
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Plus, where curry meets quesadillas.
On Today’s Episode:
Camp Mystic Cabins Stood in an ‘Extremely Hazardous’ Floodway, by Mike Baker, Malika Khurana, Harry Stevens and Marco Hernandez
Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump, by Glenn Thrush and Julian E. Barnes
Comey Tracked by Secret Service After Post Critical of Trump, by Michael S. Schmidt and Eileen Sullivan
Trump Pledges 50% Tariffs Against Brazil, Citing ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Bolsonaro, by Jack Nicas
Measles Cases Hit Highest Total Since U.S. Eliminated the Disease, by Teddy Rosenbluth and Jonathan Corum
This Is the Moment for Mexican Indian Food to Flourish, by Tejal Rao
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Plus, the big business of youth sports.
On Today’s Episode:
Trump Got the Green Light to Fire Federal Workers. Now, They Wait, by Eileen Sullivan and Chris Cameron
Trump Escalates Criticism of Putin After Restoring Arms Shipments to Ukraine, by Luke Broadwater
As Truth Social Business Struggles, Trump Media Goes Big on Crypto, by Matthew Goldstein
T.S.A. Officially Tells Fliers They Can Keep Their Shoes On, by Christine Chung
Youth Sports Are a $40 Billion Business. Private Equity Is Taking Notice, by Joe Drape and Ken Belson
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Plus, your next job interview might be with A.I.
On Today’s Episode:
Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies, by Ana Swanson and Tony Romm
Texas Flood Death Toll Tops 100 With More Rain to Fall, by Jesus Jiménez, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Rick Rojas and Soumya Karlamangla
Land Mines, a Cold War Horror, Could Return to Fortify Europe’s Borders, by Andrew Higgins
Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?, by Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Paulina Villegas and Simon Romero
Welcome to Your Job Interview. Your Interviewer Is A.I., by Natallie Rocha
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Plus, what your TV knows about you.
On Today’s Episode:
Harrowing Tales Emerge in Texas as Rescuers Keep Up Search for Missing, by Edgar Sandoval, Amy Graff and Jill Cowan
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas, by Christopher Flavelle
Social Security Email Says Policy Bill Eliminates Tax on Benefits. Does It?, by Tara Siegel Bernard
Tax Cuts Now, Benefit Cuts Later: The Timeline in the Republican Megabill, by Tony Romm, Andrew Duehren, Margot Sanger-Katz, Brad Plumer and Daniel Wood
U.S. Turns Eight Migrants Over to South Sudan, Ending Weeks of Legal Limbo, by Mattathias Schwartz and Hamed Aleaziz
Trump Keeps Foreign Countries on Edge as Tariff Deadline Nears, by Ana Swanson
With One War Over, Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Calls to End Another, by Isabel Kershner
Yes, Your TV Is Probably Spying on You. Your Fridge, Too. Here’s What They Know, by Rachel Cericola, Jon Chase and Lee Neikirk
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Plus, Lululemon vs. Costco.
On Today’s Episode:
House Moves Ahead With President’s Policy Bill Amid G.O.P. Resistance, by Michael Gold, Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro
Illegal Border Crossings Plunge to Lowest Level in Decades, by Hamed Aleaziz
Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking but Found Guilty on Lesser Charges, by Ben Sisario and Julia Jacobs
Lack of New U.S. Sanctions Allows Restricted Goods and Funds Into Russia, by Aaron Krolik
Lululemon Sues Costco Over Selling ‘Dupes,’ by Ali Watkins
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Plus, the science of staying cool.
On Today’s Episode:
After Narrow Senate Passage, Trump’s Policy Bill Faces Resistance in House, by Catie Edmondson, Carl Hulse, Michael Gold and Megan Mineiro
Poorest Americans Dealt Biggest Blow Under Senate Republican Tax Package, by Tony Romm
Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit, by Benjamin Mullin, Michael M. Grynbaum, Lauren Hirsch and David Enrich
Penn Agrees to Limit Participation of Transgender Athletes, by Alan Blinder
Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation, by Sarah Mervosh and Michael C. Bender
The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks, by Hiroko Tabuchi and Zunaira Saieed
Sweat Science: MLB Players and Teams Devise Methods to Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise, by Andy McCullough and Chad Jennings
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