Saturday, 30 May 2026

NPR News: The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder

The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.

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NPR News: Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains

Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.

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NPR News: What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico

What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

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NPR News: Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing takes first foreign tour as leader, with visit to India

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing takes first foreign tour as leader, with visit to India
The tour comes as Myanmar's new government tries to consolidate its political position regionally, while continuing to wage a brutal civil war.

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Friday, 29 May 2026

NPR News: At least 3 are dead after explosion at Dallas apartment complex. Others are missing

At least 3 are dead after explosion at Dallas apartment complex. Others are missing
An explosion at an apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, killed at least three people, including a child. Authorities say more victims could be found.

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Thursday, 28 May 2026

NPR News: Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week.

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NPR News: Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021

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