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Paramount-Warner Brothers merger gets Justice Department approval
The Justice Department closed its investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, saying it found no threat to competition or consumers.
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A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau
New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.
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What would it take to stop women from bleeding to death after childbirth?
A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.
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To read more this summer, stop waiting for the perfect moment
So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.
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China arrests a U.S. scholar with a history of Myanmar activism, suspected of spying
China's government said Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on Myanmar, was detained on suspicion of engaging in "espionage and endangering Chinese national security."
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A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday -- now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.
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It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
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Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."
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Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
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Trump cancels further Iran strikes. And, U.S. men's soccer takes on Paraguay
Trump canceled new Iran strikes and signaled that a peace deal could come soon, but Iran says it hasn't been finalized. And, the U.S. men's soccer team plays its first 2026 World Cup match today.
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She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5842854/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-fans
Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/g-s1-127424/trump-knicks-musk-world-cup-apple-news-quiz
How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5855234/2026-world-cup-fifa-soccer-referees-officials-laws-ifab
Want a better skin care routine? Sign up for our one-week guide
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5846860/smart-skin-care-routine-products-newsletter
Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5855728/transgender-youth-healthcare-trump-subpoena
Can smartphones help explain the drop in birth rates?
Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decades ago.
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The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
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Your cheat sheet to the 26 players on the U.S. World Cup team
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5855763/2026-world-cup-usmnt-players-roster
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/g-s1-127700/kennedy-center-trumps-name
