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Business The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump The Federal Reserve is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but a rate cut is possible in September. President Trump has been urging the central bank to lower borrowing costs. Scott Horsley
World Global pressure builds on Israel to let more aid into Gaza The U.K. says it plans to recognize a Palestinian state, as global pressure builds on Israel to let more aid into Gaza, where a UN-backed panel warns famine is already unfolding. Aya Batrawy
World U.N. conference to discuss two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Middle East expert Jon Alterman about a United Nations conference to advance a two-state solution as a way toward peace between Israel and Palestinians. Steve Inskeep
National Morning news brief Global pressure builds on Israel to let more aid into Gaza, the EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules, an Epstein's longtime confidant says she'll speak with House lawmakers in exchange for immunity. A Martínez
Sports Two pairs of sisters compete to be the best 'skippers' in the world Team USA's entry in the International Jump Rope Union World Championships, held in Japan this week, includes two pairs of sisters. Austin Amestoy
Mental Health New federal data show a decline in teen suicide A new report of an annual federal survey shows that depression episodes and suicidality among teens went down between 2021 and 2024. But one in ten teens still thought seriously about suicide in the past year. Rhitu Chatterjee
Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's narratives across history Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's resilience through the centuries in her new album, "Salt," starting with the unnamed biblical figure of Lot's wife. Leila Fadel
National The man accused of killing four people in a Manhattan skyscraper believed he had CTE The gunman accused of walking into a Park Avenue skyscraper in Manhattan and killing four people suspected he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE — a degenerative brain disease often associated with football players. Sarah Ventre
Can light rail make Bellevue hip? Bellevue’s older sibling, Seattle, has been in the limelight for a long time. Can light rail make it Bellevue’s time to shine? Alec Cowan
Politics Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove as a federal appeals court judge as Republicans dismissed whistleblower complaints about his conduct at the Justice Department. The Associated Press