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Wartime compounds the challenges of reporting on the people of Iran NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Reporter and Senior Editor Arezou Rezvani about the impact the war is having on Iranians and people in the surrounding area. Arezou Rezvani
Politics Planned Parenthood chapter settles with EEOC over treatment of white employees The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says Planned Parenthood of Illinois will pay $500,000 to end an investigation that found the organization's DEI practices violated federal civil rights laws Andrea Hsu
Business What levers can the U.S. pull to control gas prices? The global oil trade is remarkably flexible. But key solutions that should be able to address the current oil crisis – like reserves, alternate routes, and boosts in production — are constrained. Camila Domonoske
As the Iran war continues, what are the potential off-ramps for Trump? The Trump administration says the Iran war will end when the president decides. Thomas Wright of the Brookings Institution argues that's easier said than done. Tinbete Ermyas
Health FDA backs off stricter tanning bed rules with RFK Jr.'s support Health officials with the Trump administration have backed away from an effort to more heavily regulate indoor tanning — despite protests from medical groups that warn of the dangers of skin cancer. Will Stone
History Researchers find evidence of ancient democracies from the Americas to Europe and Asia NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with archaeologist Gary Feinman about new findings that show democracy existed throughout the ancient world and was not exclusive to Mediterranean Europe. Tinbete Ermyas
Science This week's Short Wave news roundup NPR's Short Wave team talks about a wildflower's ability to adapt to climate change, the grooming habits of birds, and the social lives of sharks. Emily Kwong
World Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed Two leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump's first year. Frank Langfitt
Health Care A strike by therapists spotlights a growing concern: AI replacing human providers This week, more than 2,000 mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente, in northern California went on a 24-hour-strike. A major reason is disagreement between Kaiser and therapists over the future role of AI in mental health care. Rhitu Chatterjee
Technology Could Microsoft's off-grid data center project undermine climate goals? Microsoft’s plan to lease an off-grid, gas-powered data center is raising questions about the company’s carbon footprint. Monica Nickelsburg