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- Ambassador Samantha Power on the loss of USAID
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the last Administrator of USAID, Samantha Power, spoke about the demise of her former agency at the WBUR Festival in May
11 min - U.S.-Iran ceasefire on fragile ground
President Trump says on Truth Social that he is calling off planned strikes against Iran tonight, after threatening strikes earlier on Thursday.
6 min - Wyoming reservoir pays the price of propping up Lake Powell
The federal government is sending water from the Flaming Gorge reservoir upstream to prop up Lake Powell. But it comes at a cost.
3 min - Does social media harm Black youth differently?
Clinical psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson explains how factors like high digital engagement, exposure to online harm, and broader social stressors intersect to influence mental health outcomes.
8 min - Remembering Gordon Wood and what he taught us about the early days of America
Wood died earlier this week at 92
6 min - Climate researchers say golf ball-sized hail is becoming more common
Record-breaking hailstones have been documented in recent years, with extreme stones reaching up to 6 to 7 inches in diameter falling in states like Texas and Colorado.
4 min - Taiwan's opposition leader tours U.S. to defend her engagement approach to China
In an interview with Here & Now's Scott Tong, she stressed the importance of dialogue with Beijing, but said that the issue of “reunification” was never discussed in their April meeting.
12 min - South Africa is back in the World Cup for the first time in 16 years
South Africa hopes to shine in the global soccer spotlight on Thursday when it faces Mexico in the World Cup opener, as one of 10 African nations competing in the expanded 48-team tournament.
4 min - Day 1 of the World Cup: What to know
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament officially kicks off on Thursday with an opening match between South Africa and Mexico.
5 min - New York erupts over Knicks' historic comeback victory
The New York Knicks clinched a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals Wednesday night, after trailing the San Antonio Spurs by 29 points — making it a record comeback in NBA finals history.
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