Tuesday, 6 October 2026

NPR News: FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar

FBI's spy hunting squads hit with deep cuts even as foreign espionage threats soar
The cuts come as a consequence of President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on violent crime and immigration, leaving other priorities understaffed.

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NPR News: A plague research employee in Russia died from an unknown cause. Here's what we know

A plague research employee in Russia died from an unknown cause. Here's what we know
There are more questions than answers regarding the death of a plague research lab employee last week in Siberia. Here's what we do and don't know.

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Monday, 5 October 2026

NPR News: The USDA's largest and oldest lab is set to close

The USDA's largest and oldest lab is set to close
The USDA's flagship agricultural research lab could close this week. Scientists warn that could hurt U.S. food supply.

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NPR News: Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv
Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.

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Sunday, 4 October 2026

NPR News: Brazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground

Brazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.

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NPR News: Do fraternities fuel sexual assaults on campus?

Do fraternities fuel sexual assaults on campus?
Fraternities are at the center of recent debate over sexual assault on campus. Studies show Greek life is linked to higher rates of sexual assault, but researchers say it's a broader systemic problem.

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NPR News: She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter

She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.

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