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.
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Mitigating the risk of AI should be a global priority, open letter says
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.
NPR investigation reveals coverup of a deadly friendly fire accident in the Iraq War
Details of a deadly incident during the Iraq War were buried by the Marine Corps for years, including links to a powerful politician.
Appeals court clears the way to shield Sackler family from opioid crisis lawsuits
A landmark appeals court ruling would shelter members of the Sackler family from lawsuits linked to opioids and their company Purdue Pharma.
The House considers bill that would raise debt ceiling
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.
The impact of video games on child development is often misunderstood
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.
A startup is helping California remove carbon from the air to meet climate goals
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.
Former FBI Director James Comey has a new title: crime novelist
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Director James Comey about his new thriller Central Park West.
Critics weren't impressed by 'The Little Mermaid,' but here's what kids thought
The holiday weekend's biggest hit was widely panned by critics. But what does The Little Mermaid's target audience of children have to say about the live-action Disney adaptation?
Family of Aderrien Murry, 11-year-old shot by police, files federal lawsuit
The family of Aderrien Murry is seeking at least $5 million in damages. The Mississippi boy is recovering from his wounds, which include a collapsed lung, a fractured rib and a lacerated liver.