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Books Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a tragedy to change gun laws NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about the aftermath of the 2019 Christchurch shooting and reforming the country's gun laws. Mary Louise Kelly
Economy Trump's 50% tariffs on imported metals will mean pricier cars and canned goods Tariffs on aluminum and steel imports just doubled, to 50%. Martha Gimbel of Yale's Budget Lab talks about what the tax on foreign metals will mean for Americans looking to buy cars and canned goods. Ari Shapiro
Politics The Trump administration is working on a plan for time limits on rental aid A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. Jennifer Ludden
Science This colorful mystery of Ancient Egypt was just solved in Washington state Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also found this ancient pigment has potential modern uses that its inventors may not have realized. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Immigration Old crimes prevent some green card holders from returning to the U.S. ICE and Border Protection are cracking down on U.S. Permanent Residents with long-resolved criminal records. Now Green Card holders are afraid to leave the country, for fear of not being allowed back. Martin Kaste
National Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce have been slowed by lawsuits President Trump's effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce has run into roadblocks in the courts. Although mass layoffs are largely on hold, thousands of people have voluntarily resigned. Andrea Hsu
Sports It's rematch time in the Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers take on Edmonton Oilers Last year, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers needed seven games to decide a thrilling and dramatic Stanley Cup Final. On Wednesday, the puck drops on a rematch. Becky Sullivan
What makes the best kind of humor? Damon Young offers answers in new essay collection NPR's Juana Summers talks with Damon Young about That's How They Get You, his new humor anthology featuring essays by Black writers. Jeffrey Pierre
Politics Sen. Ron Johnson says House Megabill 'Has no chance of passing' Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said President Trump's domestic policy bill – which narrowly passed the House – will not pass the Senate in its current form. John Ketchum
Business Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade -- with caveats The Congressional Budget Office projected President Trump's tariffs could raise trillions of dollars over the next decade — but they could also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth. Scott Horsley