In his Prime Video series, Ahmed plays a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Ahmed says Bond is a "symbol of aspiration, this unattainable kind of self" his character is pursuing. n.pr/3NWLPOf

n.prRiz Ahmed is his own worst critic. His new show 'Bait' explores thatIn his Prime Video series, Ahmed plays a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Ahmed says Bond is a "symbol of aspiration, this unattainable kind of self" his character is pursuing.
New research finds AI can point people in the wrong direction. And the quality of health information it imparts depends on how well you prompt the tools. n.pr/4cDd4Yd

n.prChatGPT might give you bad medical advice, studies warnNew research finds AI can point people in the wrong direction. And the quality of health information it imparts depends on how well you prompt the tools.
In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."

n.pr'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chiefIn a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT

n.prHHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portraitAdmiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
NPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House. n.pr/43D18QC

n.prWhy public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this weekNPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House.
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. n.pr/48stHUo

n.prAmid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special educationMultiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.
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The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

npr.orgDefense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the PentagonThe Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

n.prAdvice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been thereFormer FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.
The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander SkarsgΓ₯rd features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.
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npr.orgToo many great sci-fi shows go unnoticed. I hope 'Murderbot' won't be the nextThe new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander SkarsgΓ₯rd features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.