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Environment To win this Maryland contest, be on the lookout for big trees A hundred years ago, Maryland's first state forester challenged residents to find the state's biggest tree. Now the contest is back. Scott Detrow speaks with Joli McCathran of the Big Tree Program. Jeanette Woods
Business Who is Larry Ellison, the billionaire Trump friend who's part of the TikTok takeover? Larry Ellison has a lower profile than other tech billionaires, but his influence over media is about to be immense. His family's empire could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN and TikTok. Bobby Allyn
Comedian Fred Armisen says his new album — 100 Sound Effects — is serious business NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with actor and musician Fred Armisen about the reason and production behind his new sound effect album, 100 Sound Effects. Justine Kenin
Health Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues. Rhitu Chatterjee
Crime Intruder burns, smashes through state Capitol, knocking over Washington bust A man broke into the Washington State Capitol's Legislative Building on Sunday night, knocked over the giant bronze bust of George Washington, and burned state and county flags. Scott Greenstone
Government Federal judge blocks federalized guard from deploying to Oregon Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas. OPB Staff
Health The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine. Pien Huang
Economy Plan a safe, adventurous trip with these budget travel tips People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here’s how to plan a trip that’s safe, adventurous and under budget.
Meet the 4th-grade winners of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge Every year, NPR’s education team holds the Student Podcast Challenge, turning kids and young adults into budding journalists.
Arts & Life Seattle uses creative comic strips to help disseminate public health info One woman spearheaded a creative project to make health information easier to understand and more engaging.