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- by Julia SimonWith Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
- by Lauren SommerStates say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.
- by Sam BraschSurveyors say they've never seen so little snow at their annual spring measurements in the Rocky Mountains.
- by Ellis JuhlinThe West has had one of the worst winters for snowpack on record. The lack of snow is causing drought across much of the reason and spelling trouble for communities.
- by Jeff BradyAs energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.
- by Christopher IntagliataFor more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds.

- New data shows opening weekend matters less as TikTok buzz drives long-term box office. Studios and theaters are leaning into the trend as the industry rebounds from pandemic losses, strikes and streaming pressure.
- by John RuwitchChinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.
- by Huo JingnanThe short course provides solid basics for using AI. But it also misidentifies AI products, links out to bad advice and raises ethical concerns about the products it promotes
- by Bobby AllynIn the final hours of President Biden's term, an anonymous prediction market trader placed lucrative bets on who would be pardoned even as the odds were nearly zero.
- by Chloe VeltmanWebsites like youraislopbores.me have become playgrounds for people looking for light relief in a bot-heavy world.
- by The Associated PressNo one was injured at Altman's home or the company offices, authorities said.

- by Reyna GobelProtein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins?
- by Cory TurnerRepublicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
- by Margaret CirinoThese simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.
- by Marielle SegarraThat spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.
- by Marielle SegarraIf you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.
- by Margaret CirinoSome athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.
