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Remote work -- not AI -- has sidelined recent college graduates, research finds

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:59

Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more training and mentoring.

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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 07:00

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

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U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 06:07

American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.

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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 05:52

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

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'At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an electric vehicle?'

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to answer it.

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One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.

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Is bovine colostrum really 'liquid gold' for gut health?

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 04:00

Baby calves rely on it to build up their immune systems and gut. And now marketers are promoting it for humans. Here's what scientists say.

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Morning news brief

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 03:47

Israel expands Lebanon offensive as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall, Congress returns to D.C. with long to-do list, rulings create more obstacles for Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.

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Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 01:43

A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.

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Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 01:02

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

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U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 00:53

The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.

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How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 16:11

Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.

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The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 16:11

A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.

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Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 16:04

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 15:29

The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.

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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 10:14

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

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Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 08:33

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 08:00

A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.

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Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 07:31

On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's area of control into neighboring countries.

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The biggest permanent desert lake threatens with rising waters and hungry crocs

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 07:24

Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake. Its waters have long sustained hundreds of thousands. Now the lake is facing multiple threats — and threatening those who rely on it.

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