Day: August 7, 2026

Jailed ex-U.S. Marine may be near death in Russia, sister saysThe White House and the State Department have urged Moscow to release Robert Gilman, 32, so he can receive urgent medical treatment in the United States.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Robert Gilman during a hearing in Voronezh, Russia in 2024.Andrey Arhipov / Sputnik…

The federal gas tax is on Trump’s hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.An average of 52 cents per gallon goes toward state and federal taxes and fees. Federal taxes account for 18 cents of that.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Trump looks to suspend the federal gas tax01:40Get more…

Jobs report is expected to show a pickup in hiring — but with stagnant wagesEconomists also see the potential for job gains to extend beyond the healthcare field.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Job seekers attend a job fair on May 12 in Chicago.Scott Olson / Getty Images fileAug. 7, 2026, 5:30 AM EDTBy…

Meet Amira, an AI reading tutor alarming some parents and school leaders in New MexicoLiteracy software powered by AI has captured hundreds of thousands of recordings of New Mexico students. Now the state faces questions about children’s data.Listen to this article00:0000:00Amira Learning says its tool gives personalized feedback that would be impossible to replicate with…

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern JapanThe typhoon was just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 89 mph as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A satellite image shows Typhoon Dolphin approaching the Japanese island of…

North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soupAs temperatures in the reclusive state hit record highs, state media is portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A pair of dogs at a zoo in Pyongyang, North Korea.Ng Han Guan / AP…

‘No magic formula’: Francesca Hong recalibrates her democratic socialist message as Wisconsin’s primary nearsThe Democratic gubernatorial front-runner has backed away from some of her past controversial positions — but not her left-wing brand — as she faces electability concerns.Listen to this article00:0000:00State Rep. Francesca Hong has led her Democratic rivals in the Wisconsin governor’s race…