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Technology Exploring the drawbacks of trusting some AI search results NPR's It's Been a Minute podcast explored some of the pitfalls of relying on AI search results, including concerns about accuracy and bias. Brittany Luse
Health New map tracks measles exposures across Washington Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington’s Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Arts & Life 'It Was Just an Accident' is a blast of pure anti-authoritarian rage Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been arrested repeatedly in his home country. His shockingly funny new revenge thriller was informed by the stories of people he met in prison. Justin Chang
Politics Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in Senate The Senate failed to advance two partisan bills that would have paid some federal workers during the shutdown. Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked as the shutdown drags on. Sam Gringlas
Politics The East Wing could fully be demolished soon, as preservationists urge caution President Trump is plowing ahead with plans to build a grand ballroom where the East Wing of the White House currently stands. The plans have not gone through the committee tasked with overseeing such projects. Tamara Keith
Arts & Life Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains. Terry Gross
Economy Why natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up A much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.
National Anglican Church Archbishop accused of sexual misconduct Archbishop Steve Wood, who heads the Anglican Church of North America, faces of sexual harassment allegations. This marks the latest in a string of crises to rock the small, conservative denomination. Kathryn Post
National NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games. Becky Sullivan
Politics It's the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend. Ximena Bustillo
