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What Netflix's WWE deal means for the future of live sports TV
by Darian Woods
World Wrestling Entertainment flagship live show, Monday Night Raw, moved to Netflix. What does this deal tell us about the fight between streamers and cable companies for the future of live sports?
For a wealthy donor to the UK’s National Gallery, vindication came decades later
by Lauren Frayer
Renovations at London's National Gallery have unearthed a posthumous letter from a donor. In it, he trashes the design of the wing he funded.
Heading into playoffs, these are the WNBA players delivering the goods
by Gus Contreras
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with The Athletic's Ben Pickman about the closing of the WNBA regular season, and the performance of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A'ja Wilson.
Trump's recent comments on abortion alarm opponents of reproductive rights
by Sarah McCammon
In several recent statements, former President Donald Trump appears to be backpedaling on his opposition to abortion. Those comments are raising concerns among opponents of abortion rights.
A sample of the best new music out this week, picked by NPR Music
by Daoud Tyler-Ameen
The NPR Music team rounds up the best new music this week, including Laurie Anderson and the Florida rapper Doechii.
An Uber driver became this dad's unsung hero at a time of crisis
On this week's "My Unsung Hero": Ian Sandler's daughter was at a sleepaway camp, hours away, when he received a call that she was critically ill. An Uber driver helped him in those stressful hours.
FBI still mishandles cases of child sex crimes. This Nassar accuser is not surprised
by Sarah Handel
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Rachael Denhollander about a recent report on the FBI mishandling cases of child sexual abuse. She was the first woman to pursue criminal charges against Larry Nassar.
New study looks at the environmental impact of asthma inhalers
by Alejandra Borunda
People with asthma know how important inhalers are, but they are also a source of planet-warming pollution. A new study looks at that impact and what can be done.
Oregon will criminalize drugs again, but enforcement will vary
On Sunday, possessing drugs will again be a crime in Oregon, after lawmakers rolled back the state's pioneering drug decriminalization bill. But enforcement may look different across counties.
Quechua pop, hip hop, and trap are getting attention beyond South America
by Sarah Handel
An oral language rich in history from Peru is having a moment, with artists using it in hip hop, rap, trap, and pop music.
The U.S. national security adviser meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing
by John Ruwitch
National security adviser Jake Sullivan wrapped up a trip to Beijing by meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping.
What Nvidia's rollercoaster week may mean for the future of AI
by Maria Aspan
The chip company's up-and-down week reflects Wall Street's attempts to predict the future of artificial intelligence, and how quickly that future will get here.
Harris defends policy positions and tries to define her campaign
by Tamara Keith
In a Georgia bus tour and CNN interview, Vice President Harris has given a closer look at what her policy stances are and what her campaign is focused on.