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'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 10/28/2025 - 04:00
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, shown above next to his wife, Lauren Sanchez, and other digital titans, at the inauguration of President Trump in January, has written: "When it comes to the appearance of conflict, I am not an ideal owner of The Post." The Post has published several recent editorials that did not disclose they focused on matters in which Bezos had an interest.'/>

Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

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Fight over government layoffs continues as shutdown drags on

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 10/28/2025 - 04:00

A federal judge in San Francisco will consider whether to indefinitely halt the thousands of layoffs of federal employees announced by the Trump administration since Oct. 1.

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Trump praises Japan's new prime minister during visit

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:47

President Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by greeting the new Japanese prime minister, and taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier.

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Weight loss drugs are bringing down the country's obesity rate, a survey shows

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:01

The Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index shows that GLP-1 weight loss drugs are having an effect: The U.S. obesity rate is at 37%, down from 39.9%.

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After 18 innings, Dodgers prevail over Blue Jays in World Series classic

NPR News Headlines - Tue, 10/28/2025 - 02:44

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in Game 3 on Monday night to win a World Series classic.

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Why Hurricane Melissa's intensity and slow-moving speed are a recipe for disaster

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 20:19

Another time a powerful, slow-moving storm wreaked havoc on a community was with Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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Your favorite band has a new single? It might be AI

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 20:02

With AI music generators widely available, scammers are uploading songs to the pages of inactive artists and dead musicians. Spotify says it is cracking down, but the practice persists.

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Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 16:22

Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and reduce stress.

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A Confederate statue toppled in Washington, D.C., in 2020 has been reinstalled

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 15:57

A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which had been pulled down during the Black Lives Matter movement, has been put back up in Washington, D.C.'s Judiciary Square.

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In Cameroon, the world's oldest leader claims victory -- again

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 15:03

92-year- old Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, claims victory in a disputed election, sparking unrest across the country already grappling with violence, corruption, and political tension.

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'Trapped and terrified': Genocide warnings after RSF's Darfur advance

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 13:15

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim they've seized the Sudanese army's last base in El Fasher, Darfur — trapping hundreds of thousands and stoking fears the country could split in two.

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Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 13:11

In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.

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Ireland's president-elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 10:40

Ireland's president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken in support of Palestinians and has been vocal about her distrust of European Union policies.

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The devil's in the detailing at haunted Halloween car washes

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:00

Haunted car washes have become a national phenomenon, with hundreds of Halloween-themed locations around the country.

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Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:00

Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.

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Trump's agenda for Asia trip. And, government shutdown threatens food benefits

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 06:35

President Trump is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping and discuss a trade deal. And, the government shutdown could soon impact food benefits like SNAP as the holiday season approaches.

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Trump expected to meet with China's president in South Korea

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:57

President Trump will visit Japan Monday before heading to South Korea, where he's expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Argentinian president wins critical midterm elections

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:55

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that boosts his ability to carry out his controversial economic agenda.

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Why public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this week

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:26

NPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House.

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Out-of-network and on your own? What to do if your insurer drops your doctors

NPR News Headlines - Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:00

Patients sometimes find themselves scrambling for affordable care when their insurer and hospital get into a contract dispute. Here are six things to know if that happens to you.

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