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Week 3 update on Sean Combs' federal criminal trial

5:03am May 30, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

The latest witness to testify in Sean Combs' federal criminal trial was a former employee of the hip-hop executive. She's the second witness to accuse Combs of physical and sexual assault.

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Critics say new law in Hungary could further stifle the free press

5:03am May 30, 2025

by Máté Halmos

A new law in Hungary may jeopardize funding that news agencies rely on from overseas grants. Supporters say it protects the country from outside influence. Critics say it's a way to stifle the free press.

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Southwest to require battery packs, charging devices remain visible during flights

5:03am May 30, 2025

Southwest Airlines will soon require all battery packs and charging devices remain visible throughout flights, saying it's a safety measure so crew members can more easily respond to possible fires.

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Judge's ruling allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students for now

5:02am May 30, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

A judge has issued a preliminary injunction that allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students — halting, at least for now, the Trump administration's efforts to ban the practice.

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A 30-year Dungeons & Dragons game gets upended by politics

5:01am May 30, 2025

by Kerrie Hillman

For more than 30 years, a group of friends gathered each week to play Dungeons & Dragons — until politics broke up their game in 2020. Two players talked about it with StoryCorps.

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Sellers of dog leashes and mom gear hope court rulings lead to tariff relief

5:00am May 30, 2025

Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.

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Knicks stay alive to force Game 6 against the Pacers in the NBA Playoffs

5:00am May 30, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

The Knicks have forced a Game 6 against the Pacers after going down 3-1 in the series. One of them will take on the Thunder, who clinched a finals spot this week. Hear the latest on the NBA Playoffs.

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'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

5:00am May 30, 2025

Following his HBO series Succession, Jesse Armstrong's latest project, Mountainhead, is a film about four tech billionaires whose mountain retreat is disrupted by a global catastrophe.

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Should a court break up Google? The tech giant made its final stand today

5:00am May 30, 2025

Last summer a federal judge ruled that Google had monopolized the search market. Now the Justice Department and the tech giant had one last chance to argue over what the penalties should be.

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President Trump Holds Press Conference With Elon Musk in White House's Oval Office

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Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What's next for DOGE?

5:00am May 30, 2025

Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.

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