Big Trial Against Meta Starts This Week
On Monday, April 14, the U.S. government will begin a big trial against Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Ancient Jawbone Found in Taiwan Linked to Mysterious Human Ancestors
Scientists say a jawbone found near Taiwan likely belonged to a Denisovan, a distant cousin of modern humans.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Christina Larson/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/ancient-jawbone-came-from-mysterious-group-of-human-ancestors-scientists-say
The History of Greek Theater
Greek theater began over 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Audrey Porter/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/articles/the-history-of-greek-theater
Movie Theaters Are Adding New Events to Bring People Back
Movie theaters are changing. Many are adding fun events like knitting nights, pickleball, trivia games, and mixology classes.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Mandalit del Barco/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/04/nx-s1-5349621/cinemacon-movie-theaters-concessions
Exercise Helps Colon Cancer Survivors Live Longer
A new study shows that regular exercise can help people who survived colon cancer live longer — sometimes even longer than people who never had cancer.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Maria Godoy/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5323814/exercise-colon-cancer-longevity
U.S. Colleges Face Big Cuts to Research Funding
Colleges in the U.S. are losing important money from the federal government.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Sharon Lurye and Jocelyn Gecker/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/how-u-s-colleges-are-navigating-cuts-to-grants-for-research-after-trump-restricts-federal-funding
Musk could be headed for White House exit amid turbulent times at DOGE
Elon Musk may soon leave his role in the government.
This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by Chris Megerian/PBS: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/musk-could-be-headed-for-white-house-exit-amid-turbulent-times-at-doge
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More Than 2,000 Dead After Powerful Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
Rescue teams are working to find survivors after a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday.
RFK Jr. Plans to Cut 10,000 Health Jobs and Reshape the Health Department
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major plan to cut 10,000 jobs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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U.S. Officials Criticized for Private Signal Group Chat About Military Plans
National security leaders are facing questions after using a Signal group chat to talk about U.S. military plans.