Illinois Governor Pritzker discussed concerns about potential racial profiling by ICE agents in Chicago. This was in response to President Trump's plans to reduce crime in the city.
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Illinois Governor Pritzker spoke in Chicago.
The discussion focused on ICE agents and racial profiling concerns.
Governor Pritzker's comments were in response to President Trump's crime reduction plans in Chicago.
NPR host Steve Inskeep interviewed Governor Pritzker.
The focus was on how these efforts might affect communities in Chicago.
The Trump administration claimed that it informed Qatar before Israel's attack on Hamas in Doha, but Qatar denied being notified in advance. The attack killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, escalating tensions between the involved parties. Qatar, which has been involved in mediating peace talks, condemned the attack.
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The White House stated it notified Qatar before Israel's strike on Hamas in Doha, Qatar's capital.
Qatar denied this, saying they were informed during the attack.
The attack killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer.
The attack occurred during ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar has helped mediate previous ceasefires in the region.
Trump pushed for a new ceasefire, warning Hamas about consequences for non-compliance.
Hamas condemned the attack and accused Israel and the U.S. of disrupting peace efforts.
The U.S. administration sees the incident as a potential opportunity for peace.
An Indian content creator, Yogesh Alekari, was 15,000 miles into a global motorbike journey when his bike was stolen in Nottingham, UK. Police arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of theft, but the bike remains missing.
Key Facts
Yogesh Alekari, from India, was on a worldwide motorbike trip when his bike was stolen in the UK.
The bike was taken on August 28 at Wollaton Park in Nottingham.
The stolen bike also had Alekari's passport and belongings worth £15,000 attached.
Nottinghamshire Police recently arrested an 18-year-old man in Doncaster for suspected theft.
Police are requesting public help to locate the missing black, white, and orange KTM 390 Adventure motorbike.
Yogesh Alekari had biked through 17 countries, including Iran, China, and several European nations.
Since the theft, Alekari has received offers of help from various people and even a production company.
Alekari documents his travels on social media, where he has a large following.
The United Nations (UN) is marking its 80th year. NPR looks at what the UN has achieved, the problems it faces now, and what might happen in the future.
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The United Nations was created 80 years ago.
NPR is discussing the UN's achievements over the years.
The organization faces current challenges.
The report also looks at the future of the UN.
The United Nations is an international group meant to help countries work together.
A Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was fatally stabbed on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina. The suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr, has been charged with first-degree murder, leading to a federal investigation and debates over crime and transit safety in the city. The incident has drawn international attention, particularly in Ukraine.
Key Facts
Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was killed on August 22 in Charlotte, NC.
Decarlos Brown Jr, the suspect, was charged with first-degree murder.
The attack led to a federal investigation and potential threats to Charlotte's transit funding.
The incident has sparked debates about crime rates and safety on public transportation in the US.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency's involvement in the investigation.
Brown has a history of criminal activity and mental health issues.
The city of Charlotte receives significant federal funding for its transit system.
Charlotte's mayor and North Carolina's governor have called for increased police presence on public transport.
Rory McIlroy commented on a Team USA Ryder Cup T-shirt that features a silhouette resembling his signature golf swing pose. The T-shirt, created by Ralph Lauren, is available for purchase ahead of the Ryder Cup event in New York. McIlroy also shared plans to broaden his golf travels, inspired by advice from tennis player Roger Federer.
Key Facts
A USA Ryder Cup T-shirt has a golfer silhouette that looks similar to Rory McIlroy.
The T-shirt is sold by Ralph Lauren for $65.
McIlroy is fine with USA fans wearing the T-shirt that might bear his likeness.
He has won five major golf titles and plans to play his eighth Ryder Cup for Team Europe.
McIlroy seeks to expand his golfing experience by playing in different world locations.
Inspired by Roger Federer, McIlroy wants to try new tournaments instead of the regular circuit.
He aims to avoid playing repetitive tournaments and focus on play he enjoys.
A government building in Kyiv, Ukraine, was hit, and former U.S. President Trump stated he would respond to the situation. The event has led to increased tensions and discussions.
Key Facts
A government building in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit.
This incident has heightened tensions in the region.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned he would respond to the event.
The situation is a topic of international concern.
The information comes from a BBC programme called Ukrainecast.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not committed to scheduling a Senate vote on a bill that asks the Justice Department to release files related to the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. Thune mentioned that the Justice Department has already released many files on the matter and expressed trust in their handling of the information.
Key Facts
John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader from South Dakota.
There is a bill aiming for the Justice Department to release files on investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case.
The bill may be voted on by the Senate if it passes in the House, but Thune has not confirmed this.
Thune stated that the Justice Department has already released a lot of files related to Epstein.
Thune trusts the Justice Department to release as much information as possible while protecting victims' rights.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to speed up building data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) by allowing some construction to start before obtaining air permits. The EPA's proposal is part of a broader effort to quickly develop AI infrastructure in the United States.
Key Facts
The EPA announced a proposal to fast-track construction for AI-related infrastructure.
The focus is on building data centers, which need quick development due to increasing demand.
Companies could begin some construction without first obtaining air permits.
The plan is part of the "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative.
This initiative aims to address power demand from data centers.
The proposal involves redefining pre-construction requirements for facilities like power plants.
The U.S. is in a technological race with China, facing pressure to develop AI capabilities.
The current regulations under the Clean Air Act require air permits before major construction.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, which were challenged as being illegally enacted under emergency powers. The tariffs, affecting imports from many countries, remain in place as the court prepares for arguments in November. The case explores whether such presidential actions require Congressional approval.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court is quickly reviewing former President Trump's tariffs imposed on global imports.
Lower courts found many of these tariffs illegal, but they remain active for now.
Trump’s administration claims that removing the tariffs could harm the U.S. economy.
The case examines if the president can set tariffs without Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
These tariffs were implemented declaring national emergencies, including tariffs from April and February 2020.
Revenue from tariffs has significantly increased, generating $159 billion by late August.
The Trump administration argues removing the tariffs could affect trade negotiations and economic strategies.
Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos are separate from this case and are still in effect.
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily upheld the Trump administration's decision to freeze about $5 billion in foreign aid. This decision came after an appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging a lower court's ruling that the funding freeze was likely illegal. The case is ongoing, with the Trump administration arguing for the freeze based on a procedure known as a pocket rescission.
Key Facts
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily maintained a freeze on nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.
The freeze was put in place by the Trump administration, citing a contested power not used in about 50 years.
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali previously ruled that Congress, not the President, must approve withholding these funds.
The Trump administration used a "pocket rescission" to request not spending the funds late in the budget cycle.
This legal action follows an appellate court's decision not to block Ali's ruling but also not closing the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court will continue reviewing the case, with responses due shortly.
The Trump administration argued that the aid freeze aligns with its policy of reducing foreign aid spending.
The case involves significant legal questions about the executive branch's ability to bypass congressionally approved spending.
An 88-year-old jewelry store owner in San Jose, California, was assaulted during a robbery. Over a dozen people drove a car through the store's entrance and stole items.
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The incident happened at a jewelry store in San Jose, California.
The store owner, who is 88 years old, was attacked during the robbery.
More than twelve robbers were involved.
The robbers used a vehicle to smash through the store's front.
Recent revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate the U.S. job market has been growing more slowly than previously thought, adding 911,000 fewer jobs from April 2024 to March 2025 than initially reported. This information highlights that the economy may have been weaker for some time, which impacts income growth and raises concerns about future economic performance.
Key Facts
The BLS revised job growth numbers, showing 911,000 fewer jobs added than earlier estimates from April 2024 to March 2025.
The largest percentage job reductions occurred in the information, wholesale trade, and leisure and hospitality sectors.
These revisions exceeded economists' expectations, who anticipated a 700,000 downward adjustment.
The BLS revisions are based on more comprehensive data from unemployment insurance tax records, which are more accurate than initial estimates.
Trump administration officials have critiqued the BLS's revision process, suggesting possible issues with data accuracy.
It is typical for the BLS to revise job numbers, but the 911,000 figure is historically large.
Common problems for the BLS include low survey response rates and economic changes affecting their models.
Previous revisions led to significant changes in reported average monthly job growth figures.
A prominent grant program for dance, the National Dance Project, is distributing its final round of grants in its current form. The program, affected by the Mellon Foundation withdrawing its support, is providing 20 projects with up to $100,000 each. The future of the program remains uncertain, although the Doris Duke Foundation still plans to support it.
Key Facts
The National Dance Project is giving out grants of up to $100,000 to 20 dance projects across the U.S.
This is the last grant cycle in the current format because the Mellon Foundation stopped funding the project.
The New England Foundation for the Arts runs the grant program.
Projects like "THE 24/7 DINER" and "Echoing Memories in a Distant Future" are among the recipients.
Indira Goodwine-Josias, the senior program director of dance at NEFA, expressed concerns about the future impact of the grant without Mellon's support.
The Doris Duke Foundation will continue to support the project, potentially providing more information later this year.
The National Dance Project started in the mid-1990s to fill the funding gap for dance caused by cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts.
Hamas leadership survived an Israeli military attack in Doha, Qatar. The attack resulted in casualties, including the son and office manager of a Hamas leader. Qatar and Hamas blamed the United States for the incident, which they described as a violation of international law.
Key Facts
Israeli forces targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
The attack killed several individuals, including the son and office manager of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya.
Hamas holds the U.S. responsible for the attack.
Qatar condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international laws.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry criticized Israel's actions as reckless and a threat to regional security.
Israel's Prime Minister confirmed the military's involvement in the Doha attack.
Doha has been a mediator in ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar houses the Al Udeid Air Base, which is a major base for U.S. military operations in the region.
Protests in Nepal over corruption have led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Demonstrators set the parliament building on fire in Kathmandu, and clashes resulted in several deaths. Amid the unrest, hundreds of prisoners escaped, and damage to property was reported across the country.
Key Facts
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned due to large protests against corruption in Nepal.
Fires were set at the parliament building in Kathmandu by protestors.
Police reported 19 protestors died in clashes with security forces on Monday, with an additional three deaths the following day.
About 900 prisoners escaped from two jails in western Nepal amid the disturbances.
The protests began after the government banned several social media platforms, which was later lifted on Monday night.
The army chief stated that the military and other security forces are ready to take control if unrest persists.
Demonstrators have not announced any specific demands beyond general calls against corruption.
The protests were partly fueled by social media campaigns criticizing the wealth and lifestyle of politicians' children.
A new report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission discusses ways to handle the rise in childhood chronic diseases in the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is studying possible links between gun violence and factors like psychiatric drugs, video games, and social media. The NIH also considers other factors like poverty and access to guns as contributing to the gun violence issue.
Key Facts
The report came from the Make America Healthy Again Commission.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented the findings.
The report is linked to efforts by President Trump's administration.
The NIH is studying causes of gun violence in the U.S.
Possible factors include psychiatric drugs, video games, and social media.
Gun violence is a leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens.
Other factors being considered are poverty and access to guns.
Sir Keir Starmer plans to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street to discuss the conflict in Gaza. This follows recent military actions by Israel and concerns over alleged war crimes. Some UK politicians are opposing Herzog's visit due to these allegations.
Key Facts
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog in London.
The discussion will focus on the situation in Gaza and Israel's military actions.
A recent Israeli strike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
Israel has warned Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a possible offensive.
Some UK MPs want to deny Herzog entry over concerns of involvement in genocide.
Israel denies committing genocide, but allegations are under international review.
Herzog is visiting to show solidarity with the Jewish community.
The UK government maintains it's up to international courts to decide on genocide claims.
The BBC reported on the experiences of asylum seekers living in shared houses in Wigan, United Kingdom. Local residents expressed concerns about having asylum seekers as neighbors. In nearby Warrington, protests have taken place outside an asylum hotel.
Key Facts
The number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Wigan has increased from about 350 to over 900.
Some of these HMOs are now being used to house asylum seekers.
BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas visited a shared home in Wigan to report on the asylum seekers' living conditions.
Locals in the area voiced their concerns about asylum seekers living nearby.
Weekly protests have occurred over the summer outside an asylum hotel in Warrington.
The coverage involved BBC senior producers Rebecca Wearn and Patrick Clahane, and camera work by Stephen Fildes.
The Supreme Court will consider the legality of tariffs President Trump imposed by executive order. These tariffs have been challenged in court, with lower courts declaring them illegal. The case will be heard in November and could affect a large amount of money collected from businesses.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court will review tariffs imposed by President Trump in April.
These tariffs have collected nearly a trillion dollars from businesses, according to the Treasury Secretary.
Two lower courts have already ruled these tariffs illegal.
The government argues that past presidents have imposed similar tariffs.
The tariffs were justified as a way to address illegal fentanyl imports and trade deficits.
Challengers argue the tariffs harm American businesses and exceed the powers given to the president by Congress.
A dozen states oppose the tariffs, saying they don't effectively address the issues cited.
The case questions the president's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
