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Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
As Election Day approaches, NPR political correspondents address listener questions about polling reliability, midterm coverage challenges, and competitive races across the country.
As Trump fans the flames of a world on fire, can diplomacy take back control?
Global conflicts have become deeply interconnected, creating what analysts describe as a pressure cooker of interconnected crises. Trump administration officials acknowledge unintended consequences from military interventions in the Middle East.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defense budgets surge, with Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover all pursuing contracts to offset declining civilian auto sales.
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Expedia Cuts Eight Executives as It Reorganizes Around AI
Expedia Group is eliminating eight senior executive positions and restructuring its leadership to prioritize AI-focused teams that can operate more independently alongside individual brands.
Hilton’s CEO on Why the Fundamentals Still Win in the AI Era
Hilton’s CEO argues that fundamental principles like reliability and guest loyalty remain essential for earning AI recommendations, even as the technology reshaping travel search creates new gatekeepers.
The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs
India’s international aviation traffic fell 9% in the second quarter of 2026 as the Iran war disrupted Middle East hub operations, with Indian carriers experiencing sharper 27% declines.
Viator’s Updated Operator Agreement Formalizes a Power Shift in Experiences Pricing: Scoop
Viator updated its supplier agreement this month to allow channel partners like OTAs and airlines to set retail prices for experiences, formalizing pricing autonomy previously undefined.
The New Long-Haul Routes Testing How Far Demand Really Stretches
Airlines are launching ambitious long-haul routes to markets like Sapporo, Riyadh, and Melbourne, using efficient widebody aircraft to test demand in destinations previously considered too niche for direct service.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others in the town of Mukdahan.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican has excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism within the Catholic Church.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable nature restoration targets.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party for U.S. Senate in Michigan, but his nomination coincided with increased anti-Muslim rhetoric and community tensions over mosque construction proposals nationwide.
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban leaders marked five years in power in Afghanistan with celebrations, while a UN official warned of a severe human rights crisis, including bans on girls’ education and restrictions on women’s public participation.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A former Justice Department lawyer alleges that a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements regarding antisemitism investigations that lacked sufficient evidence of legal violations.