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The 2026 Tiny Desk Contest begins NPR Music's search for the next great undiscovered artist to play a Tiny Desk concert kicks off today. Host and series producer Bobby Carter shares what the judges are looking for in entries. Bobby Carter
Economy What Trump's fight with Powell could mean for the Fed's future President Trump has been trying to bully the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates. It's a gambit that could lead to more inflation. Juana Summers
Markets and restaurants return to Gaza, but few can afford the expensive price tag New eateries are popping up in Gaza after months of famine, but it's pricey and many people still rely on aid to survive. Anas Baba
Technology Will these tech trends take off in 2026? Every year, the MIT Technology Review publishes a list of 10 breakthroughs poised to take off in the coming year. Amy Nordrum, executive editor of operations there, talks through this year's entries. Kai McNamee
Business FTC accuses AI search engine of 'rampant consumer deception' Federal officials say a company that operates hundreds of landing pages for AI answers is running an operation that has duped thousands of users, who were unable to stop costly monthly charges. Bobby Allyn
How Minnesota faith communities are resisting aggressive immigration operations As immigration enforcement actions have ramped up in Minnesota, people of faith have been at the forefront of the response to ICE detentions and the killing of Renee Macklin Good by a federal agent. Jason DeRose
Science With the lightest touch, scientists search da Vinci's art for DNA NPR's Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da Vinci's DNA. Juana Summers
National Wyoming is among the states that could cut property taxes used for local services Wyoming lawmakers are in the front of a national trend of cutting or eliminating property taxes. But they face a challenge from activists seeking to save money for police, firefighters and libraries. Chris Clements
Economy Inflation steadies but it's still higher than many would like Inflation didn't get worse in December. But it didn't get better. Prices were up 2.7% a year ago. A drop in gasoline prices was more than offset by rising grocery and electricity bills. Scott Horsley
Science Jellyfish sleep and nap like us. Studying them could help human brains A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The research could provide insight into the origins and function of sleep. Megan Lim