NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts - The New York Times

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NPR received $113 million from Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor to support its long-term strategy.

Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB - The New York Times
Katherine Maher's unyielding leadership in battles with Trump and the CPB has secured NPR's editorial independence despite internal friction.
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How have prices changed in a year? NPR checked 114 items at Walmart
NPR tracked prices of 114 items at Walmart and found an average 5% increase in 2025, with tariffs and weather affecting some items.
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Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking. - WSJ
Newly released Justice Department files and employee accounts reveal Bill Gates's decades-long association with Jeffrey Epstein, including multiple meetings, affairs, and attempts by his staff to control media narratives, leading to severed ties with Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and international engagements.
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