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Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner wedding divides Palermo: ‘I could understand if it was for the pope’
While some residents are proud to host celebrations, others lament road closures and city’s transformation into a ‘theme park’Concetta Chillemi was chatting to friends outside her…
Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Ne…
Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the…
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.…
The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?
Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?
Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselve…
My husband planned our 'just us' trip and it was perfect. Here's why it worked
For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).
Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-co…
For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up
Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than…
The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights
After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-mino…
Morning news brief
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
William Hill owner agrees £243m takeover by Greek casino and lottery firm
Evoke had been in talks for two months with Bally’s Intralot, which has extensive international operationsThe owner of William Hill and the 888 online casino brand has agreed a £2…
UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over h…
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
China's Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.
EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects
Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countriesEuropean leaders will seek to show six western Balkan countries tha…