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National U.S. probes foreign links to agriculture research to protect food supply While researchers agree food security is important, they say scrutiny of foreign collaboration could hurt U.S. innovation. Ximena Bustillo
How effective is 'precooling' your home during off-peak hours? It depends Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer. Ayana Archie
Arts & Life What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home. Vanessa Romo
Politics Trump administration calls for more info to be released related to Jeffrey Epstein What's the chance that new information comes out regarding Jeffrey Epstein? NPR speaks with Elliot Williams, former deputy assistant attorney general at the DOJ during the Obama administration. Michel Martin
Is AI the new electricity? Microsoft's Brad Smith says the AI revolution could be bigger than the Internet, bigger than mobile, and that the best comparison is the advent of electricity. So, what does it mean for all of us? Alec Cowan
Pop Culture: Should you name your child after a movie character? Should you name your baby after a character in pop culture? I’m Dyer Oxley and my wife joins me in the studio as we consider what to name our baby. We bring in two baby name experts to weigh in and answer the question: Should you choose a baby name from pop culture? Matt Martin
World The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations. The Associated Press
World Thousands protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence. The Associated Press
Politics Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15% The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1. The Associated Press
Politics Rep. Jayapal talks rescissions, protecting U.S. citizens from ICE, and the Epstein files Congressional Republicans gave President Trump a big win last week. The Senate and House passed his $9 billion rescission request along a mostly party-line vote. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents Washington's 7th District, in the Seattle area. She talked to KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about the rescission package, a new bill she sponsored last week, and other matters. Kim Malcolm