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Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
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Gina Hinojosa, state representative from the Rio Grande Valley whose legislative priority has been boosting the public education system, will become the first Latina governor of Texas.
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Robots used during search and rescue operations need to be able to wriggle through narrow cracks and crevices. Researchers have turned to a natural contortionist for inspiration — the octopus.
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One of the most polarizing vehicles to hit the road will soon be a thing of history. Tesla will wind down manufacturing of its Cybertruck at the company's Gigafactory Texas mid-next year.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is being replaced by Stephen Miller, President Trump said Friday. The change comes after Republicans were swept out of power in the midterm elections.
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Chicago's former FBI chief is suing the U.S. district attorney in the city and a federal judge has ordered that prosecutor to testify about claims he's made about charging protesters.
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Big losses by AI shares in stock markets after Democrats won the midterm elections have left investors shaken and wondering comes next.
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Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss what impact the midterms could have on AI development. They co-host Machine Gods, NPR's new podcast about AI.
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The party's success was fueled by frustrations over the cost of living. But in divided government, they'll face opposition from Republicans in Congress and a president vowing to use his veto pen. -
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on a surprising hit album this week.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political scientist Andra Gillespie about Black voter turnout during the 2026 midterm election.
