Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255
Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Saturday, August 2: Fighting Ukrainian rescuers recovered more than a dozen…
President Trump fires labor statistics boss after weak jobs report
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aug. 1, 202501:56 Tesla found partly liable in deadly Autopilot crash 01:49 New details and…
Who are the winners and losers of Trump’s tariffs?
This week’s finalized list elicited reprieve but also dismay— often with little or no explanation. The harshest import taxes were slapped on Syria (41%), Laos and Myanmar (40%), three relatively…
Search is on for suspect in Montana bar shooting that killed 4
The search was on for a man suspected of fatally shooting four people at a Montana bar Friday morning, state officials said. The suspect was named as Michael Paul Brown,…
American Eagle faces backlash over Sydney Sweeney ‘great genes’ ad
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Aug. 1, 202502:52 Now Playing American Eagle faces backlash over Sydney Sweeney ‘great genes’ ad…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will shut down after cuts by Congress
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will begin shutting down, weeks after Congress canceled previously approved funding for the nation’s steward of public media access. The CPB…
Myanmar’s lawless mining blamed for dangerous pollution in Mekong River
Houayxay, Laos – Fishing went well today for Khon, a Laotian fisherman, who lives in a floating house built from plastic drums, scrap metal and wood on the Mekong River.…
Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author’s 250th Birthday
English Author Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Costume Balls : State of the World from NPR With anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shutter following Trump-era cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a nonprofit that distributes federal funds to public radio and television stations in the United States, has announced it would be shutting down as…
CHRIS HUGHES: ‘Israeli top negotiator convinced me peace in Middle East is still possible’
Gershon Baskin has endured sleepless nights as he battled for his uncompromising view that a two state solution can be achieved between Israel and the Palestinians 23:52, 01 Aug 2025Updated…