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Business From forestry to skiing, Maine relies on temporary foreign workers Maine's business owners rely on H-2B visas for temporary foreign workers. But the 2026 cap on H-2B workers remains uncertain leaving some seasonal businesses unsure their staffing needs will be met. Carol Bousquet
Movies Central Casting has turned extras into stars for 100 years For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras — and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start. Mandalit del Barco
National Trump's push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians Doctors and children's hospitals say nothing in the evidence has changed to justify the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for teens and tweens. Selena Simmons-Duffin
National VA will cut 25,000 positions it has been unable to fill The VA secretary says the department will trim at least 25,000 vacant positions from the rolls. That's after about that same number have already left the VA this year. Quil Lawrence
Politics Trump's year in Washington President Trump won re-election in 2024 on a promise to upend Washington. He pitched a presidency where he alone could solve America's problems. Where does the current reality of these promises stand? Domenico Montanaro
Health Parent volunteers help other parents through a pediatric cancer diagnosis When a child receives a diagnosis of cancer, parents can feel overwhelmed. A new program helps connect them with volunteers who have cared for children who survived cancer. Jason Fuller
Politics MAGA divisions over antisemitism on display at Turning Point MAGA infighting was underway as Turning Point USA opened its first national conference since the death of Charlie Kirk. Sarah McCammon
Famine fades in Gaza, but experts warn hunger crisis not over The leading food security organization says there is no longer famine in Gaza, but the situation remains fragile. Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Asia A final report on 20 years of Afghanistan Reconstruction finds billions in waste The U.S. poured billions of dollars into rebuilding Afghanistan for two decades. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with John Sopko, the former Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Jeanette Woods
Week in Review: flooding, the budget, and Rad Power Bikes Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, Geekwire contributing editor Mike Lewis, and Earth Finance founder Reuven Carlyle. Kevin Kniestedt