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Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists. n.pr/4sz1cLg

If you loved 'Hamnet,' here's what to watch next So you loved the best picture nominee Hamnet. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They came back with suggestions for Shakespeare, cottage-core and more.

So you loved the best picture nominee Hamnet. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They came back with suggestions for Shakespeare, cottage-core and more. n.pr/4rfKbVI

Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.

Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families. n.pr/40Zw63G

GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next? A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder. n.pr/4riWRef

'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.

From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies. n.pr/4s3CLGj

Epstein used his ties to Nobel laureate scientists to try to rebuild his image A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

Georgia special election to replace MTG tests the power of Trump's endorsement Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.

Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot. n.pr/4ltfACM

Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said "the war is very complete." But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve "ultimate victory."

In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said "the war is very complete." But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve "ultimate victory." n.pr/4dcMGoa

Why the 'mad scramble' to fill hormone therapy prescriptions for menopause With the removal of FDA warning labels, hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause has grown in popularity. Now some patients are reporting delays in filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.

With the removal of FDA warning labels, hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause has grown in popularity. Now some patients are reporting delays in filling prescriptions for estrogen patches. n.pr/4cCVQKz

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began. n.pr/4lliwkN

Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in Manhattan federal court Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a five-week trial.

Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking Monday after a five-week trial. n.pr/4ll3dbB

Mississippi Primary Election Results 2026 Live election results: Get the latest on Mississippi's primary races for Senate and House.

Live election results: Get the latest on Mississippi's U.S. Senate and U.S. House primary races. n.pr/4bE6TkD

Tennessee GOP Rep says Muslims 'don't belong in American society' Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans.

Rep. Andy Ogles' social media post is the latest in a series of Islamophobic statements from House Republicans. n.pr/46P9gPM

Epstein used his ties to Nobel laureate scientists to try to rebuild his image A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

Trump set to hold a press conference as U.S.-Israel-led Iran war enters second week It comes as oil and gas prices soar, throwing the global economy into turmoil.

It comes as oil and gas prices soar, throwing the global economy into turmoil. n.pr/4sAukC4

Live Nation and Justice Department reach settlement in antitrust case The trial, which began a week ago in a New York City courtroom, aimed to break up Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.

The trial, which began a week ago in a New York City courtroom, aimed to break up Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.

How people are finding community through the tile game Mahjong More people around the U.S. are picking up the centuries-old tile game Mahjong and uncovering new community connections in the process.

More people around the U.S. are picking up the centuries-old tile game Mahjong and uncovering new community connections in the process.

Top Arizona lawmaker says he's complied with a subpoena for 2020 election records Arizona's state Senate president says he has complied with a subpoena he received last week seeking records from a flawed, Republican-led review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County.

Arizona's state Senate president says he has complied with a subpoena he received last week seeking records from a flawed, Republican-led review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. n.pr/4urmBbl

What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections. n.pr/4b2RviE

Anthropic sues the Trump administration over 'supply chain risk' label The Pentagon told suppliers they can't use Anthropic's artificial intelligence tools after the company said it would not let its tech be used for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.

The Pentagon told suppliers they can't use Anthropic's artificial intelligence tools after the company said it would not let its tech be used for autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. n.pr/4ltom3x

Attempted attack with explosives in New York City investigated as "ISIS-inspired terrorism" New York City NYPD Commissioner: "Explosive devices that could have caused serious injury or death."

New York City NYPD Commissioner: "Explosive devices that could have caused serious injury or death."

This historian dug up the hidden history of 'amateur' blackface in America In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.

In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America. n.pr/4bylO0z

Why young girls are disguised as boys in Afghanistan The Taliban has released a video of an interrogation of a girl who passed as a boy. It's an age-old practice in this patriarchal society but now appears to be happening with some frequency.

The Taliban has released a video of an interrogation of a girl who passed as a boy. It's an age-old practice in this patriarchal society but now appears to be happening with some frequency. n.pr/4db6OXM

If you loved 'Bugonia,' here's what to watch next So you loved Bugonia. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations and they wrote back with other Yorgos Lanthimos favorites and tales of abduction.

So you loved Bugonia. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations and they wrote back with other Yorgos Lanthimos favorites and tales of abduction. n.pr/4cuOed4

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims A new lawsuit accuses the administration of violating the First Amendment by threatening the visas of researchers for work on disinformation and content moderation of social media.

A new lawsuit accuses the administration of violating the First Amendment by threatening the visas of researchers for work on disinformation and content moderation of social media. n.pr/4be42ye

Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting President Trump is pushing the Senate to abandon the filibuster and pass SAVE American Act, a bill top Democrat calls 'Jim Crow 2.0'

President Trump is pushing the Senate to abandon the filibuster and pass SAVE American Act, a bill top Democrat calls 'Jim Crow 2.0' n.pr/4ssJoBA

In Pittsburgh, students with disabilities can rock climb to remedy learning loss School districts across the country are working to help students with disabilities make up for the supports they lost access to during the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, those efforts include rock climbing.

School districts across the country are working to help students with disabilities make up for the supports they lost access to during the pandemic. In Pittsburgh, those efforts include rock climbing.

Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister Speaking at a political gathering in Beijing, China's foreign minister Wang Yi outlined his country's positions on the war in Iran and general relations with America.

Speaking at a political gathering in Beijing, China's foreign minister Wang Yi outlined his country's positions on the war in Iran and general relations with America. n.pr/4rWCJzD

Marketing or a cult of personality? Trump's name and face are all over the place Frequently, Trump claims he had nothing to do with the naming of things after himself.

Frequently, Trump claims he had nothing to do with the naming of things after himself.

JD Vance is a loyal deputy as vice president in Trump's shadow President Trump isn't always clear about his policies and why he favors them. That's where Vice President JD Vance comes in.

President Trump isn't always clear about his policies and why he favors them. That's where Vice President JD Vance comes in.