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Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.
Anastasia Tsioulcas | Apr 16, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts
"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.
David Folkenflik | Apr 16, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC
A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows
A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows
In the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah but will keep troops in Lebanon
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah but will keep troops in Lebanon
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. But Hezbollah vows to resist a continued Israeli troop presence.
NPR Staff | Apr 16, 2026, 11:45 AM UTC
How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
How seals' whiskers make them master underwater hunters
Their sensitive facial hair may be the harbor seals superpower for tracking fish, scientists are learning.
Ari Daniel | Apr 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present
Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present
Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.
Katerina Barton, Niken Sitoningrum | Apr 16, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
'Beef' is less rare in Season 2, but still well done
'Beef' is less rare in Season 2, but still well done
The hit Netflix series brings in a new cast that includes Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, and even more beef.
Aisha Harris | Apr 16, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
Camila Domonoske | Apr 16, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs
'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs
A website with anonymous employee letters accuses the Trump administration of undermining work on housing discrimination. HUD says it's restoring "sanity" to fair housing enforcement.
Jennifer Ludden | Apr 16, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
Scott Neuman | Apr 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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