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- by Alina HartounianA new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
- by Rebecca HersherThis was the hottest March ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., going back 132 years. Climate change is driving up temperatures, and making intense wildfires more likely.
- 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 The Associated PressThe 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, on September 1 while remaining involved with the Cupertino, California, company as executive chairman.
- by Katia RiddleSwiss scientists have published research showing AI-informed robots can learn how to self correct and teach other robots how to behave. It raises questions of consciousness in artificial intelligence.
- by The Associated PressThe winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.
- by Mandalit del BarcoNew 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 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.
