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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges
by Michel Martin
Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official.
There is 1 parking space for every 11 semi trucks on the road. Why that's a problem
by Frank Morris
Semitruck drivers spend hours searching for parking spots, which cuts their earnings and slows down the supply chain. Truckers are counting on a bipartisan push in Congress to help.
Microsoft is the latest in a wave of tech companies to announce layoffs
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce. It says a looming recession has forced customers to cut back on spending.
Scientists are surprised to discover a massive gas cloud near the Andromeda galaxy
Stumped astronomers are trying to get to the bottom of the origins of a huge cloud of gas, or nebula, recently discovered floating near the Andromeda galaxy.
Tech layoffs are happening in an economy that is stormier than a year ago
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Margaret O'Mara, a professor at the University of Washington, about Microsoft's future. She's also the author of The Code, a history of Silicon Valley.
Mishandling of classified documents happens more than you might think
The U.S. government creates millions of classified records each year. How does it keep track of them all?
Morning news brief
A high stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill. The rules on handling classified documents. And the tech industry, facing one of its sharpest downturns in a decade, turns to layoffs.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office next month
Jacinda Ardern's announcement rocked the country's political landscape. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to professor Farida Jalalzai of Virginia Tech about the prime minister's legacy.
Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression
by Yuki Noguchi
The need for mental health care far exceeds the supply of therapists. Could AI technology help bridge the gap ethically and safely?
Fans at the Australian Open watched an amazing 70 shot rally
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov faced off with Australian native Jason Kubler in a second-round match. During the 70 shot rally, heads swiveled from left to right and back again for 90 seconds.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2023
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan and the quiet storm Sade Adu will be among those honored. The ceremony is in June.
'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling like an outsider.