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New Music Friday: The best albums out April 24
Noah Kahan. Kehlani. The return of Metric. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with DJ Llu from Vermont Public about their favorite albums out Friday, April 24. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round. The Starting 5 (00:00)…
U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon.
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella.
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shaped the whereabouts of early humankind
A new study looks at an unexpected force that helped played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here’s what to know
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.
U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo
The seizure comes after President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was "no time pressure" on the ceasefire with Iran, which he has extended indefinitely.