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Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.(Image credit: Kathleen Flynn)
Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files
Law Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files May 29, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Ava Berger Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files Audio will be available later today.
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.(Image credit: Luke Sharrett for NPR)
Beetlejuice the Musical: An absolute scream
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Red alert for airlines? Middle East war pushes global passenger demand down 3.4% in April
The West Asia conflict has severely impacted global aviation, causing a 3.4% drop in passenger demand in April due to soaring fuel prices and airspace disruptions. Middle East carriers saw a drastic 46.6% decline. Airlines are reducing flights and increasing fares as a result of these ongoing challenges.
Shadow fleets & teapot refineries: How China keeps Iranian oil flowing
Despite escalating US sanctions and a maritime blockade, Iran continues to earn billions of dollars in oil revenue by using a clandestine network of aging tankers to ship crude to China, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Morning news brief
News Morning news brief May 29, 20264:47 AM ET By A Martínez , Steve Inskeep The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, Bari Weiss wants to reinvent CBS' "60 Minutes." Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
How a friendship grew from an agoraphobia diagnosis
NPR LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link How a friendship grew from an agoraphobia diagnosis May 29, 20264:46 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Jasmyn Morris , Savannah Winchester How a friendship grew from an agoraphobia diagnosis Listen · 3:04 3:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax on electric cars will create unfair 'postcode penalty'
Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax on electric cars will create unfair 'postcode penalty'See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ROB HULL, MOTORING EDITOR Updated: 09:43, 29 May 2026 e-mail 201 View comments
Who is Shrey Parikh? The Indian-origin teen who won America’s biggest spelling bee
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old Indian-origin student from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic spell-off against Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey. The contest featured 18 rounds over three days and ended in a rapid 90-second tiebreaker where Shrey spelled 32 words correctly. His victory continues a strong Indian-origin presence in the competition. The final, held in Washington DC, tested speed, accuracy, and composure under pressure.
CMAT speaks out after cruel body-shaming following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
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The guests wore… something bold (it is a London wedding)
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UK pharmacies could gain expanded prescribing powers from autumn under new plans
Labour has announced a £340million investment to broaden the Pharmacy First scheme in England, enabling pharmacists to prescribe treatments for five additional common conditions from this autumn.The specific ailments have yet to be confirmed, though the expansion builds upon existing provisions that already permit pharmacists to dispense medications for conditions including sore throats, earaches, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, infected bites and urinary tract infections.Launched in 2024, the sc...
AI road cameras that can see inside cars have 'measurable effect' by cutting road deaths
AI road cameras have contributed to a huge reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in the South East of England.Provisional data from the Department for Transport shows that 49 people were killed and 495 were seriously injured across Devon and Cornwall.This is the lowest number of people impacted by road traffic accidents since modern recording systems were introduced.It also represents an almost 20 per cent drop compared to 2024, with Vision Zero South West puttin...
This man proves the UK isn't free - exiled and made destitute for views the government didn't like, while no one protests. It's ludicrous, says PETER HITCHENS
Do you know that if the government doesn't like you, it can send you into exile? It has done so in one unique case to a British citizen called Graham Phillips.
Tributes paid to Baroness Meta Ramsay: The 'proper' spy who could have been MI6’s first female C
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Minister says teenagers might NOT get full minimum wage before 2030 as businesses warn move will fuel youth jobs crisis
Minister says teenagers might NOT get full minimum wage before 2030 as businesses warn move will fuel youth jobs crisisSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:28, 29 May 2026 | Updated: 09:28, 29 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Donald Trump wants new $250 banknote to feature his arrest mugshot
Donald Trump wants the new $250 banknote to feature his arrest mugshot.Under existing federal law, depicting living individuals on American currency is prohibited, a rule that has been in place since the 19th century.However, Republican allies of the President have put forward a bill that would carve out an exception specifically for this commemorative note.The proposed denomination is intended to mark the United States' semiquincentennial, with the country celebrating 250 years of independence...
Alonso outlines when Aston Martin expect performance step forward
After some further signs of progress for Aston Martin in Canada, Fernando Alonso has indicated when there might be a step forward in performance.
Meta Ramsay: the spy who could have been MI6’s first female ‘C’
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