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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Tensions rise over an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed 500 people
It was a massive explosion at Baptist Al Ahli hospital — a Christian hospital and one of the oldest in Gaza. Doctors there tell NPR they are still uncovering bodies
Some users of X, formerly Twitter, will have to pay $1 a year to tweet on the site
The move only applies to new users in the Philippines and in New Zealand. Why them? The posting on X doesn't say. Elon Musk has said he wants to stop fake accounts and bots from taking over the site.
For people who get health care coverage through their jobs, the cost is rising
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A new report shows that monthly costs for those health plans rose in 2023. Premiums increased 7%, and that trend is expected to continue next year.
What does President Biden hope to accomplish on his trip to Israel?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Henri Barkey, a professor and Middle East specialist, about the risks and potential rewards of President Biden's visit to Israel.
Morning news brief
A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of people, and impacted President Biden's trip to Jordan. The bombing of the hospital sparked protests across the Middle East.
People in Rep. Jim Jordan's Ohio district have mixed feelings about the GOP firebrand
by Sarah McCammon
Jim Jordan wants to be speaker of the House, and he has the support of some House Republicans. But back home, opinions are mixed about his quest and about how Congress is — or is not — working.
The House of Representatives has gone 2 weeks without a speaker
Members of the House are set to vote again Wednesday morning on the nomination of Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio to be the next speaker.
Las Vegas leads New York in the WNBA playoffs as the teams prepare for Game 4
NPR's Michel Martin talks with 12-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley about Wednesday night's Game 4 of the WNBA finals. Las Vegas leads the best-of-five series 2-1.
The bombing of a hospital in Gaza sparks protests across the Middle East
by Jane Arraf
The bombing of the Gaza hospital has sparked anger across the Arab world — including on the streets. In Amman, Jordan, security forces tear gassed protestors trying to reach the Israeli embassy.
U.S. aims to contain Israel-Hamas war but there are fears the violence is spreading
A deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza had an immediate impact on President Biden's trip — calling off a visit to Jordan. His message in Tel Aviv will be much more about safeguarding civilians in Gaza.
The impact of the war between Israel and Hamas is reverberating throughout Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
With at least three people killed by suspected Islamists, France and Belgium are on high alert as fears grow that tensions over the Israel-Hamas war could spill into Europe.