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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.
Morning news brief
Turkey's president has agreed to withdraw his objection to Sweden joining NATO. Protests resume in Israel over a planned judicial overhaul. Heavy rain causes flash floods in the Northeast.
Bad Bunny's album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' is now the most-streamed ever on Spotify
The singer's album was released last May and spent 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard chart and was streamed more than 350 million times in the first week alone.
Iowa lawmakers' special session is aimed at further restricting abortion
Abortion in Iowa is legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Lawmakers will meet Tuesday in a special session — as Republicans try to pass a bill banning nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Americans' attitudes toward marriage are changing rapidly
More Americans are marrying later in life, if they marry at all. NPR's Michel Martin talks with sociology professor Susan Brown about shifting attitudes toward marriage in American society.
Passport delays are derailing U.S. travelers' vacations
The State Department is being flooded with passport applications. Routine processing can take up to 13 weeks. Clint Henderson of The Points Guy, a travel website, has tips on how to deal with delays.
Putin-Prigozhin meeting raises more questions about aborted revolt in Russia
NPR's Michel Martin talks to international affairs professor Nina Khrushcheva of The New School in New York City, about why the Kremlin shared details of Putin's meeting with the Wagner Group chief.
'New York Times' disbands its sports desk. Will rely on a sports website it acquired
by David Folkenflik
The New York Times has killed its sports department, saying coverage will be drawn from its online sports site, The Athletic. It acquired the site last year for $550 million.
A controversial judicial reform bill in Israel passes an initial vote in parliament
Protesters are back on the streets in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revived judicial overhaul plans that demonstrators say undermine the nation's democracy.
In a sudden reversal, Turkey agrees to back Sweden's bid to join NATO
NPR's Michel Martin talks to public policy expert Daniel Fata, about Turkey backing Sweden's NATO bid, and a potential deal to raise the alliance's target for military spending.
Some states targeted DEI policy before the Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action
NPR's A Martinez talks to Adrienne Lu of the Chronicle of Higher Education, about state lawmakers' efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities.
Critics say the FDA could do more to regulate caffeinated energy drinks
by Allison Aubrey
Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking the FDA to investigate the energy drink PRIME. It's become popular with kids, but doctors worry about the beverage's high caffeine content.
Concerns are raised about whether cannabis is safe for older users
by Jim Zarroli
Many senior citizens are using cannabis to deal with chronic health conditions but experts say they should beware of potentially negative interactions with medications and other problems.