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In 'Vogue' this month: an AI-generated model NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post fashion critic Rachel Tashjian about the use of an AI-generated model featured in an advertisement in the August edition of "Vogue" magazine. Ayesha Rascoe
Europe German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary. Esme Nicholson
Economy Morning cup of coffee getting too expensive? Try Yaupon Tariffs on coffee and tea could give a boost to North America's only native caffeinated plant. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Abianne Falla, owner of CatSpring Yaupon. Ayesha Rascoe
Politics Week in politics: Trump responds to shaky economic numbers, and continues tariff rollout President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report, the latest round of tariffs, and details about his fallout with Jeffrey Epstein. Ayesha Rascoe
Arts & Life The Sunday Puzzle: AutoCorrect NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster, Will Shortz, and KNOW listener Jon Wentz. Will Shortz
National Chile's plunging birth rate may foreshadow future in U.S. Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries. Brian Mann
Politics Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell' Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations. The Associated Press
Economy Catching up on a busy week of economic news. A weak jobs report and President Trump's latest tariffs ended a busy week for the economy --- and sparked new worries about the impact those sweeping new taxes will have on all of us. Maria Aspan