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These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them

5:00am May 21, 2025

NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.

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Meat Supplier JBS Is The Lastest Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

by Greg Myre

JBS, the world's largest meat processor, has been hit by hackers, threatening the firm's operations in the U.S. and Australia. The case illustrates the growing threat hackers pose to key industries.

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What A New Israeli Coalition Government Would Mean For Arabs

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Arik Rudnitsky, a researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, about the fast approaching deadline to form a coalition government in Israel.

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Vaccinations Help Michigan Lower COVID Cases, Mayor Of Grand Rapids Says

NPR's Noel King talks to Rosalynn Bliss, mayor of Grand Rapids, Mich., about the state lifting all outdoor COVID-19 restrictions this week — ahead of plans to fully reopen the state next month.

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Website Tailored To Paramilitary Groups Experiences Explosive Growth

by Odette Yousef

The website MyMilitia makes it easier than ever for people to find armed, far-right paramilitary groups to join. Efforts to take down the site have sputtered.

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For Farmers In The Western U.S., Drought Inflicts Harsh Realities

by Anna King

As drought in the Western U.S. deepens, farmers are feeling the pain. Some are watching their crops fail, while others are selling cattle because they don't have the grass to feed it.

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French News Channel, Referred To As French Fox News, Gains In Popularity

by Eleanor Beardsley

A number of cable TV news channels in France have moved sharply to the right in recent months, reflecting a change in the national political mood.

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The Name Karen Drops Significantly On A List Of Popular Baby Names

Calling someone a Karen has become shorthand for a person — usually a white woman — who uses their privilege to be a jerk. The name fell 171 spots on the Social Security Administration's list.

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Health & Safety

More Kids Struggle With Mental Health Challenges Because Of The Pandemic

by Jenny Brundin

Colorado Children's hospital declared a pediatric mental health emergency as suicide attempts and psychiatric help-calls for children spike. Kids say they feel stress and anxiety on multiple fronts.

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Sports

As Most Of Japan Is Under Emergency Orders, Calls Grow To Cancel Olympics

by Anthony Kuhn

The the first international athletes have arrived in Japan ahead of the Olympics that start on July 23. The country has also started vaccinating its own athletes.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them

Meat Supplier JBS Is The Lastest Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

What A New Israeli Coalition Government Would Mean For Arabs

Vaccinations Help Michigan Lower COVID Cases, Mayor Of Grand Rapids Says

Website Tailored To Paramilitary Groups Experiences Explosive Growth

For Farmers In The Western U.S., Drought Inflicts Harsh Realities

French News Channel, Referred To As French Fox News, Gains In Popularity

The Name Karen Drops Significantly On A List Of Popular Baby Names

More Kids Struggle With Mental Health Challenges Because Of The Pandemic

The Historical Perspective Behind The Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

Officials Say They Didn't Intend To Codify Asparagus In Belgian Law

White House Suspends Drilling Leases In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

As Most Of Japan Is Under Emergency Orders, Calls Grow To Cancel Olympics