Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here's what to know "We rarely come out and say, 'You should not do this.' But this is one of the exceptions," consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers. Bill Chappell
Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade. Debbie Elliott
Angela Merkel and the future of NATO under a second Trump term Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she had to consider whether she is a "feminist." She joined NPR's Mary Louise Kelly to discuss her new memoir, Freedom. Courtney Dorning
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team. The Associated Press
Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups. The Associated Press
Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police, at least six people killed Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes. The Associated Press
Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them. Tovia Smith
U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done? Fatma Tanis
Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border. NPR Washington Desk
