Tag: NPR
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Pentagon Moves to Cut Ties with Scouting: What It Means for a Century-Old Partnership
Overview: A Historic Shift in Military-Youth Relations New documents indicate that the U.S. Department of Defense is preparing to sever ties with Scouting America, the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts. The potential move would mark a dramatic departure for a long-standing partnership that has linked the military with millions of youths through leadership…
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Pentagon weighs ending ties with Scouting, NPR reports
Introduction: NPR reports a potential shift in a long-standing partnership According to NPR, the Pentagon is examining a plan to sever official ties with Scouting America, the organization that grew from the Boy Scouts and has long partnered with the U.S. military. While such a move would mark a major policy shift, analysts say it…
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Why AI Toys Are Under Scrutiny: Safety Concerns Prompt Holiday Caution
AI Toys Face Heightened Scrutiny This Holiday Season As families prepare for gift-giving, a coalition of child safety and consumer advocacy groups, led by the nonprofit Fairplay, is urging caution around AI-powered toys. The advisory highlights a range of concerns—from privacy and data collection to safety risks and the potential for misinformation. The message is…
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Who Else Is Mentioned in Epstein’s Private Files? New NPR Insights
New Light on Epstein’s Private Files New releases from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have provided a broader view of the so-called inner circle surrounding the disgraced financier, especially after his criminal charges became public. The recently disclosed materials, totaling tens of thousands of documents, have drawn renewed attention to the spectrum of figures who maintained ties…
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Who Else Is Mentioned in Epstein’s Private Files? New NPR-Reported Details Unfold
New Releases Shine a Light on Epstein’s Extended Network In the wake of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal charges and the subsequent releases from his estate, new documents have surfaced that expand the scope of individuals connected to the financier. NPR and other outlets have reported that roughly 23,000 documents released by the House—part of ongoing litigation…
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Epstein’s Private Files: Who Else Is Mentioned? NPR Explains New Document Releases
New insights from Epstein’s released files Recent disclosures of roughly 23,000 documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate are shedding new light on the network of relationships linked to the disgraced financier. NPR reports that these files reveal a broad spectrum of ties to powerful figures across business, politics, and society, the kinds of associations that have…
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Goo Goo Dolls Deliver Enduring Anthems in a Tiny Desk Concert
Goo Goo Dolls: An Acoustic-Intimate Take on Timeless Rock The Goo Goo Dolls, a band that has spent nearly four decades turning wide-open choruses into shared moments, arrived at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with the same focus that has defined their trajectory: connection. While the format is intimate—an uncluttered desk, a handful of instruments, and…
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Democrats Lead 2026 Midterms, NPR Poll Shows Edge
Overview: Democrats hold a growing advantage as 2026 midterms approach A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll suggests that Democrats are holding a sizable edge going into the 2026 midterm elections. Based on interviews with 1,443 adults conducted November 10–13, the survey finds Democrats with a broad lead on key indicators, including favorable party perceptions and a…
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Goo Goo Dolls Bring Bigger-than-Life Emotion to Tiny Desk Concert
Introduction: A Tiny Desk, Big Echoes When the Goo Goo Dolls step into NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, expectations drift toward the intimate, almost intimate-to-a-friend level of sound. Yet the band’s 30-year catalog is built on stadium-sized emotion, and this performance demonstrates how their pop-rock anthems translate to a smaller stage without losing their signature scale.…
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Democrats Hold Notable Edge Ahead of 2026 Midterms, New NPR Poll Shows
Introduction: A Poll Indicates a Potential Electoral Shift The latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll points to emerging dynamics as voters prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. Conducted with a broad sample of adults, the survey highlights a notable advantage for Democrats and underscores warnings for Republicans as the political landscape evolves years before the balloting begins.…