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World China's birth rate fell to a record low last year despite attempts to boost it Despite government efforts to boost fertility, China's birth rate fell to a record low in 2025. Anthony Kuhn
Politics Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work It's unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don't get along, has raised questions about the board's mandate and decision-making processes. The Associated Press
World Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said. The Associated Press
World As Trump dismantles the existing world order, his version is still taking shape In his second term, the president is embracing a foreign policy that breaks sharply from U.S. tradition. Both supporters and critics say he's upending a global system in place for 80 years. Greg Myre
Politics Less personnel drama but still sky high turnover one year into Trump's new term A large share of the departures so far this term were on the National Security Council staff. Tamara Keith
Business Trump promised to cut energy bills in half. One year later, has he delivered? Cheap gasoline, yes. Drill, baby, drill? Not so much. And electricity bills are going up, not down. Camila Domonoske
Politics Wall Street-backed landlords a target for both Trump and Democrats Like President Trump, lawmakers around the U.S. blame corporate homebuyers for high prices and want to restrict them. Experts say it's not so simple, and passing laws has proved difficult. Jennifer Ludden
Arts & Life Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns? There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they're believed to be? Are there upsides? Ayana Archie
Morning news brief Trump to speak at the World Economic Forum amid rising international tension, Concerns about conditions at Texas detention center grow after 3 deaths, Indiana wins first national football title. Steve Inskeep
Politics Ohio lawmakers want to try new approach to get Ten Commandments in schools Three states that tried to put the Ten Commandments in schools have been blocked in the courts. In Ohio, lawmakers are considering a new approach. Sarah Donaldson