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In a first, OpenAI removes influence operations tied to Russia, China and Israel

2:31pm May 31, 2024

by Shannon Bond

AI tools have helped the people behind influence operations produce more content, but OpenAI says the operations it disrupted didn’t gain traction with real people or reach large audiences.

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In a remote Indian state, trading cash and gifts for votes is an open secret

1:31pm May 31, 2024

by Omkar Khandekar

India's election commission says bribery is one of the biggest challenges to free and fair elections. In tiny Arunachal Pradesh, some voters receive the equivalent of up to a year's average earnings.

Jury Finds Former President Donald Trump Guilty On All 34 Counts In Hush Money Trial

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Global reaction to Trump felony conviction is muted so far

11:27am May 31, 2024

by Willem Marx

Many officials and leaders so far have been unwilling to comment on another country's judicial process.

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Fax machines permeate Germany's business culture. But parliament is ditching them

10:46am May 31, 2024

by Esme Nicholson

Four out of five companies in Europe's largest economy continue to use fax machines. But Germany's parliament has until the end of June to stop relying on the antiquated communication technology.

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U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first official meeting in Singapore

8:32am May 31, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart met for the first time in Singapore on Friday, as Washington and Beijing seek to head off potential conflict in the region.

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U.S. and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks

1:26am May 31, 2024

by The Associated Press

American and British fighter jets and U.S. ships hit a wide range of Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, U.S. officials said.

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What Is Hamas' Capability and Strategy Now?

4:48pm May 30, 2024

Nearly eight months ago, Israel reacted to the attacks of October 7th by invading Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. Our correspondent in Tel Aviv examines how close they are to achieving that goal but looking at Hamas' capability on three fronts: on the battlefield, in continuing to govern and controlling the narrative.

For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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This airport has never lost a bag. For one chief handler, it's all about respect

3:00pm May 30, 2024

by Kathryn Fink

As the summer travel season begins, thousands of bags will likely go missing. But not at one particular airport in Japan that makes a stunning claim: it has never lost a piece of luggage.

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Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists, acquits 2

10:26am May 30, 2024

by Associated Press

The convictions of the activists was the city’s biggest national security case to date under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent.

Jury To Begin Deliberations In Trump Hush Money Trial

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NPR poll: Trump’s hush money trial is unlikely to sway most people’s votes; Giant pandas are heading to Washington

9:06am May 30, 2024

by Suzanne Nuyen

Trump’s hush money trial is unlikely to sway most people’s votes. D.C. is officially getting new pandas back by the end of the year.