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Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.
Lauren Sommer | Apr 10, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Stephen Colbert and Marjorie Taylor Greene are OUT. Who is IN? The quiz knows
If you keep up with secret identities, you'll get at least one question right this week!
Holly J. Morris | Apr 10, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?
Over the past year, the vast majority of new jobs have gone to women. One economist says to help men find work, we need to embrace ways to "make girly jobs appeal to manly men."
Andrea Hsu | Apr 10, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse
Since Trump began his second term, his administration's use of the armed forces has left a growing number in the military unsettled, according to NPR interviews with service members and advocates.
Kat Lonsdorf, Tom Bowman | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Move over, Mr. Ripley. 'I Am Agatha' is a delightfully duplicitous debut
Nancy Foley's deviously-plotted novel centers on an aging artist in New Mexico. Brutally dismissive of anyone who disagrees with her, Agatha is a perfectly engaging (if unreliable) narrator.
Maureen Corrigan | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Overwhelmed by kid clutter? Get organized with these 7 smart tips
If your household is starting to look like one giant playroom, it might be time to declutter. Here's how to cut down on stress-inducing mess and decide what to keep, donate or let go.
Andee Tagle | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth today. Here's what to expect
After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home.
Brendan Byrne | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed
Governments are blocking the internet, banning social media posts and cutting access to commercial satellite images. But experts say that efforts to censor information have had mixed results.
Geoff Brumfiel | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.
The Associated Press | Apr 10, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers
Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred.
The Associated Press | Apr 10, 2026, 7:33 AM UTC

