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A new set of higher tariffs, which the Trump administration believes will help usher in an economic boom, is expected to take effect this week. Recent economic data casts doubt on that outlook. Last week, the Labor Department reported that the job market weakened sharply during the late spring and early summer as President Trump’s tariffs began to take effect. Hours after the report, Trump made a social media post calling for the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, who releases the job reports.
Tariffs on imports from Mexico have been delayed for 90 days as trade negotiations continue. The president made the announcement after a “very successful” conversation Thursday with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visited Israel over the weekend, meeting with families of the hostages being held in Gaza. Witkoff informed them that Trump is working to reach a deal to help bring the hostages home. This comes a week after ceasefire talks stalled and many across the globe expressed outrage over mounting hunger in Gaza.
NPR Music has compiled a list of great headphones at different price points — covering everything from casual listening to professional mixing and mastering.
Movie soundtracks used to consistently produce hit after hit on pop radio, but it now feels like such occurrences are rare. In the 1980s, if you turned on the radio, there was a good chance you would hear numerous songs tied to blockbuster films. During the 1990s and 2000s, movie studios and music labels formed stronger relationships and heavily invested in soundtracks. Today, you can find individual songs from movies online without needing to purchase an entire album. However, that doesn’t mean today’s soundtracks lack impact. NPR’s Isabella Gomez Sarmiento takes you on a journey through this evolution, detailing what happened to memorable movie songs and sharing snippets that evoke nostalgia.
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