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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?
This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about building cellular 'robots,' the bizarre sleeping habits of chinstrap penguins, and a lost echidna found again.
Families of Russian troops fighting in Ukraine put out a manifesto to bring them home
by Charles Maynes
Almost two years since Russia launched its full-scale of Ukraine, signs of war fatigue among the Russian population are growing, despite harsh legal penalties for questioning the war.
Hundreds released from prison during pandemic may be sent back under Senate proposal
by Carrie Johnson
A resolution in the Senate could send hundreds of people released from prisons during the pandemic back into federal facilities. Only a tiny fraction committed new crimes during home confinement.
How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting
by Jenna McLaughlin
Israel's government has passed emergency wartime powers giving it more authority over cybersecurity, even within private companies. Cyberwar is playing an increasing role in the conflict with Hamas.
Kissinger's troubling legacy in Chile can still be felt 50 years later
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Peter Kornbluh, director of the National Security Archives' Chile Documentation Project, about Henry Kissinger's role in Chile.
EPA proposes new rule to require nationwide replacement of lead pipes
Under the Biden Administration's new guidance, most U.S. cities would have to replace lead pipes within the next 10 years. About 9 million lead pipes are still bringing water into American buildings.
At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations
by Lauren Sommer
International climate change negotiations began in Dubai with the announcement of a fund to help developing countries with the worst impacts of climate change. getting enough funding will be hard.
The end of an era? With Tom Brady gone, some Patriots fans want Belichick out too
Belichick has led the Patriots to a record-breaking six Super Bowl titles, but since star quarterback Tom Brady left the team, their record has been mediocre at best. Some Patriots fans want a change.
Jonathan Majors' career hangs in limbo as assault trial begins
by Eric Deggans
Before his arrest, Jonathan Majors' star was on the rise. His film Magazine Dreams has been pulled from the release calendar, and Marvel has paused upcoming projects pending the outcome of this trial.
Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeremi Suri, professor of public affairs and history at University of Texas at Austin about Henry Kissinger's complicated legacy.
Does George Santos' district want him expelled from the House? Here's what some say
by Jasmine Garsd
New York Republican Congressman George Santos has said he will not resign, despite another vote which is expected to happen as early as Friday on whether to expel him from the House.