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Arts & Life Matthew McConaughey talks about letting ambition get the best of him On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Matthew McConaughey talks about letting ambition get the best of him.
Technology Microsoft announcement highlights complicated relationship between Big Tech and war Microsoft restricted the Israeli military's access to some of its technology after it found that Israel's Defense Ministry was using its services to carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians. John Ketchum
Mental Health As more teens use AI chatbots, parents and lawmakers sound the alarm about dangers Nearly 1/3 of teens say they use chatbots for roleplaying romantic and sexual relationships. But some parents and digital safety experts warn that these apps can put teens at risk of suicide. Rhitu Chatterjee
Journalist Tom Johnson reflects on personal and professional struggles and triumphs NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to journalist Tom Johnson about his career and experiences in battling depression, which he describes in his new memoir, Driven. Mary Louise Kelly
Technology New AI platform led by Fred Hutch aims to accelerate cancer breakthroughs A coalition of cancer centers led by Fred Hutch on Wednesday unveiled their plan to use artificial intelligence in the fight against one of the world’s most intractable diseases. Monica Nickelsburg
World Israeli navy intercepts most Gaza-bound flotilla boats and arrests activists Israeli navy forces boarded most of the vessels and detained dozens of activists and a number of European lawmakers aboard a flotilla bring aid to Gaza,, drawing condemnation from around the world. The Associated Press
Arts & Life Colombia: la cuna de la cumbia Uno de los géneros más escuchados en las Américas, los fotógrafos Karla Gachet e Iván Kashinsky documentan la cumbia en Colombia, México, Ecuador, Perú, Argentina y Estados Unidos. Karla Gachet
Arts & Life Colombia: The birthplace of cumbia One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States. Karla Gachet
Politics Sen. Cortez Masto explains why she broke ranks with democrats on shutdown vote Three Senate Democrats broke with their party and voted with Republicans to fund the government and avert a shut down. One of them, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, explains her reasoning. John Ketchum
Economy Washington’s minimum wage to top $17 in 2026 Washington state’s minimum wage will surpass $17 per hour in 2026. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
