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Prairie Public News Published 10 hours ago

In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war

The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict.

Prairie Public News Published 10 hours ago

'Bad Boy For Life' investigates the culture that enabled Sean Combs' alleged abuse

Rolling Stone reporter Cheyenne Roundtree says rumors of abuse followed the media mogul for years. Her book examines how Combs remained so powerful, despite decades of warning signs and allegations.

Prairie Public News Published 11 hours ago

Mahershala Ali stars as a devout father of three, making ends meet as a hitman

It's not easy, killing people and raising a family. The new action-thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother reaffirms the power of faith — and delights in outrageous juxtapositions.

Prairie Public News Published 12 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure reveals he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.

Prairie Public News Published 12 hours ago

Citizen scientist study requests ticks from North Dakotans

Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a study that tracks ticks, their diseases and their range.

Prairie Public News Published 14 hours ago

Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year

Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.

Prairie Public News Published 15 hours ago

The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

Prairie Public News Published 16 hours ago

'Empire' asks: When a child dies, who pays the price?

Set in the same universe as Tahir's Ember in Ashes series, Empire picks up right where the last book, 'Heir' left off — with S'rsha attached to the very monster she sought to destroy.

Prairie Public News Published 17 hours ago

Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

Prairie Public News Published 17 hours ago

Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions

Despite the pageantry and the cordial tone, expectations for any big breakthroughs on issues ranging from AI to Iran to a trade war truce are low.

Prairie Public News Published 19 hours ago

Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.

Prairie Public News Published 21 hours ago

The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

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