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A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
by Frank Langfitt
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
China's tech crackdown has disrupted its financial markets
China has enforced strict regulations on its tech platforms over the past year. But this crackdown has sparked such instability in financial markets that the government may be having second thoughts.
Black Californians discuss the possibility of reparations in their state
California's Reparations Task Force voted to exclude some Black residents from eligibility. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to some Black Californians on how they view the possibility of reparations.
Macron is beating Le Pen in France's polls — but not by as much as 5 years ago
by Eleanor Beardsley
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
Encore: How to talk to customer service — and actually get what you want
by Meghan Keane
We've all been there: The dreaded call to a customer service line. NPR's Life Kit presents tips for getting the most out of customer service.
Russians are feeling the impact of sanctions, but the worst is still yet to come
by Charles Maynes
It's been nearly two months since the US and its allies introduced unprecedented International sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion. For the Russian economy, the worst is yet to come.
Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers.
After months of obstacles, a Gaza man reaches a hospital in the West Bank for surgery
by Daniel Estrin
A Gaza man waited for more than two months before he got Israeli permission to leave Gaza for a Palestinian hospital in the West Bank.
The unhoused population in Tennessee is facing new restrictions around sleeping
by Samantha Max
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that could mean prison time for sleeping in public spaces. It's the latest effort to regulate homelessness in a state. The bill now goes to the governor.
Review: The 3rd season of 'Barry' shows a far darker vision of him than seen before
by Eric Deggans
The new season of HBO's Barry takes Bill Hader's character to places fans might not be ready to go. There's something more unpredictable and brutal about him this time around.
Review: 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' references Nick Cage's multitudes
by Bob Mondello
With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Nicholas Cage plays a movie star named Nic Cage in the adventure comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Newly-released audio reveals that Kevin McCarthy supported ousting Trump after Jan. 6
by Susan Davis
House GOP minority leader Kevin McCarthy was recorded in January saying he'd advise then-President Trump to resign after Jan. 6. It raises questions about his future and relationship with Trump.
What this Sunday's election means for the future of France
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director at Le Monde, about what France's election means for the future of the country.