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Former Forest Service researcher, Morgan Grove, examines a white oak tree planted by agency scientists in the Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD.
KT Kanazawich for NPR
The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up
Chiara Eisner
The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.
Agam Singh Brar, 7, plays with Kermit the Frog alongside his cousins behind his grandfather at their home in Twinsburg, Ohio. Agam's father moved to the United States several years ago seeking better opportunities, raising his children in a space where two worlds meet: American life outside the home and Sikh values within it. Through play, imagination and family connections, these children navigate dual identities, embracing their heritage while engaging with the world around them, balancing tradition and modernity in a uniquely American Sikh experience.
Akash Pamarthy
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In Ohio, the Sikh community passes traditions to the next generation
Akash Pamarthy, NPR Staff
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks off the court as time expires during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series as New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44), guard Josh Hart (3), and center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrate, Friday, June 5, 2026, in San Antonio.
Eric Gay
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Knicks beat Spurs by one point for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
The Associated Press
President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026.
Mark Schiefelbein
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U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies
The Associated Press
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The T. Rex from Texas: Paleontologists identify a colossal new aquatic predator from Dallas
A new look at some old fossils from the Lone Star State reveal Tylosaurus rex.
These snake-like strands actually house tiny snails that become Texas’ official state shell
This Texan is trying to set a world record by reaching the highest point of each state — in 17 days
What Texas pet owners need to know about New World screwworm
Texas now requires cities to do an audit before raising property taxes. Some small towns can’t afford it.
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