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The latest in funding for HIV, AIDS treatment and prevention

The number of people reportedly getting HIV treatment has rebounded after major disruptions to international aid.

Politics

In Iran war, internet trolling is now part of global diplomacy

Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet.

It took years to float a train over Lake Washington. Here's how it works

Opening the light rail across Lake Washington over the weekend was an historic moment. Trains go across bridges regularly, but never before has there been a train over a floating bridge. Engineers worked on the challenge for years.  We’ll hear why it’s so complicated and how engineers pulled it off from University of Washington professor Travis Thonstad.

Israel invades Lebanon, displacing more than a million residents

As the Iran war enters its second month, Israel has invaded Lebanon to drive out Iran-backed Hezbollah and a humanitarian disaster is unfolding as over one million Lebanese people are displaced.

Former national security advisor discusses the ongoing talks between the US and Iran

NPR's Michel Martin asks Biden administration National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan for his reaction to the latest developments in the war in Iran.

Science

Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited that

A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.