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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
A startup is helping California remove carbon from the air to meet climate goals
by Laura Klivans
California will need to remove about 100 million tons of heat-trapping gasses each year to meet its ambitious climate goals. A new startup stepped in and is attracting millions to support the effort.
The impact of video games on child development is often misunderstood
by Yuki Noguchi
Video games can get a bad rap when it comes to kids and mental health, but their impact on child development is often misunderstood. Gaming can be a powerful training tool for a variety of skills.
The House considers bill that would raise debt ceiling
by Barbara Sprunt
The House is returning to consider a bill that would avert a historic default. While Biden and McCarthy both see the measure as a needed compromise, some lawmakers aren't convinced it's a good deal.
Appeals court clears the way to shield Sackler family from opioid crisis lawsuits
by Brian Mann
A landmark appeals court ruling would shelter members of the Sackler family from lawsuits linked to opioids and their company Purdue Pharma.
NPR investigation reveals coverup of a deadly friendly fire accident in the Iraq War
by Graham Smith
Details of a deadly incident during the Iraq War were buried by the Marine Corps for years, including links to a powerful politician.
Mitigating the risk of AI should be a global priority, open letter says
by Bobby Allyn
AI or artificial intelligence is a risk to humanity, at par with the pandemic and nuclear war, according to an open letter, signed by more than 350 executives, researchers and engineers.
To progressive Rep. Greg Casar, debt ceiling agreement is 'lose-lose situation'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Progressive Caucus whip Greg Casar, D-Texas, about the proposed debt ceiling bill.
Why one expert says America's fentanyl crisis has geopolitical roots
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the geopolitics of fentanyl and the opioid crisis at large.
The global consequences of the reelection of Turkey's combative, populist leader
by Fatma Tanis
With the reelection of the combative populist who's run the country for two decades, concerns are growing about Turkey's democracy and direction in the world.
A preview of some of the hot movies that lie ahead this summer
by Bob Mondello
Here's a selective look ahead at the summer's potential blockbusters, awards contenders and crowd-pleasers.
The house from 'The Brady Bunch' is for sale, listed at more than $5 million
The iconic Brady Bunch house has gone on sale in Studio City, Calif., for more than $5 million.
Los Angeles' storied makeout spots offer a vantage point for the city's growth
NPR's Ailsa Chang goes on a tour with LA Times columnist Patt Morrison of Los Angeles' top makeout spots, which offer a vantage point into the city's last century of development and urban sprawl.