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How long can Iran’s asymmetric campaign endure?

US President Donald Trump has signaled he wants a quick end to the war in Iran, even as US military assets amass around the Persian Gulf, where Tehran is still choking off a substantial chunk of the world's energy supply by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. In an address on Wednesday evening, Trump said "regime change has

Germany’s World Cup Shortlist: Who Makes the 26-Man Squad?

March 31, 2026 Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament. https://p.dw.com/p/5BPvh Germany won both of their friendly matches in March, but not everyone impressedImage: Marijan Murat/dpa/picture alliance Germany beat Switzerland and Ghana in their March friendlies and it's

Iran Strikes Gulf Refineries as Trump Warns of Further Attacks

Israeli emergency responders inspect a scene of a direct ballistic hit, after it was launched from Iran on April 02, 2026 in Petach Tikva, Israel. Iran has continued firing waves of drones and missiles at Israel after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early on February 28th. Amir Levy/Getty Images

{“title”:”Courts Push Tech Firms Toward Design Accountability”,”content”:”In 2017 Matthew Herrick sued the dating app Grindr after his ex-boyfriend created fake profiles to harass him and repeatedly sent strangers to his home. Herrick’s attorney, Carrie Goldberg, argued the company had sold a defective product because it claimed it could not stop the harassment. The case was dismissed under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the long-standing federal law that shields online platforms from liability for third-party posts, and successive appeals failed.

Mary Rodee, whose 15-year-old son died by suicide, points to a banner listing victims' names outside Los Angeles Superior Court on March 25, 2026, after a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms. The landmark verdict could reshape how the tech industry

Why the Epstein Files Haven’t Produced New Charges

A document that was included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files shows a diagram prepared by the FBI attempting to chart the network of Epstein's victims and the timeline of their alleged abuse. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP In the more than two months since the

DOJ Voter Data Drive Spurs Privacy Official’s Resignation

A banner featuring an image of President Trump is displayed on the facade of the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, DC. The Justice Department has been trying to force states to hand over sensitive voter data that it plans to share with the Department of Homeland Security. Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Bahrain Evacuations: U.S. Sailors Return Home, Communities Mobilize

A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, Bahrain, on March 12. Fadhel Madhan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Fadhel Madhan/AFP via Getty Images NPR has learned that hundreds of sailors were evacuated back to the United States from their base in Bahrain after the base

Courts Increase Sanctions as AI Mistakes Spread

Carla Wale, the director of the Gallagher Law Library at the University of Washington School of Law, is developing optional AI ethics training for law school students. hide caption toggle caption When it comes to using AI, it seems some lawyers just can't help themselves. Last year saw a rapid increase in court sanctions against

Ask NPR: Cut Climate Pollution and Save Money

Rising utility bills and higher oil and gas prices are a concern for many people now. War in the Middle East and the cost of protecting utility infrastructure from more extreme weather are two factors driving the increases. At the same time, we all make purchases that affect our contribution to the greenhouse gas emissions

A Tough Week for Trump: War, Prices and Political Pressure

President Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday. Trump used the prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran. Alex Brandon/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/Pool/Getty Images From the courts and the firing of his attorney general to tariffs, gas prices and the war in
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