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A summer reading list that included made-up book titles by famous authors has appeared in major newspapers. As NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, the list was generated by AI and was a piece of fiction in its own right.

A summer reading list that included made-up book titles by famous authors has appeared in major newspapers. As NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, the list was generated by AI and was a piece of fiction in its own right.

Actor George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on the NBC sitcom Cheers Has Died, in a statement sent by his publicist, Wendt's family confirmed his death. Saying he died in his sleep, George Wendt was 76 years old. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Actor George Wendt, best known for playing Norm on the NBC sitcom Cheers Has Died, in a statement sent by his publicist, Wendt's family confirmed his death. Saying he died in his sleep, George Wendt was 76 years old. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill today for more than an hour. NPR's Deepa Shivram reports the meeting was about the wide-ranging spending and tax cut bill that encompasses much of Trump's agenda.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. President Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill today for more than an hour. NPR's Deepa Shivram reports the meeting was about the wide-ranging spending and tax cut bill that encompasses much of Trump's agenda.

President Trump at the White House today outlined his so-called Golden Dome Missile Defense Program. The weapons system would cost hundreds of billions of dollars and could take years to complete. Though Trump said the defense shield would be operational by the end of his term, the proposed system would for the first time put U.S.

President Trump at the White House today outlined his so-called Golden Dome Missile Defense Program. The weapons system would cost hundreds of billions of dollars and could take years to complete. Though Trump said the defense shield would be operational by the end of his term, the proposed system would for the first time put U.S.

weapons in space, allowing for the destruction of an incoming missile during flight. Trump said it will cost upwards of $175 billion to complete. Trump also said Canada's expressed an interest in being part of the program. Home Depot says it does not expect to broadly raise prices as a result of tariffs.

weapons in space, allowing for the destruction of an incoming missile during flight. Trump said it will cost upwards of $175 billion to complete. Trump also said Canada's expressed an interest in being part of the program. Home Depot says it does not expect to broadly raise prices as a result of tariffs.

That's in contrast to a growing number of companies warning they cannot afford to absorb tariff costs. Still, Home Depot did acknowledge some product lines may simply go away if import costs make them not worth it. And Pierce, Alina Selyuk has more.

That's in contrast to a growing number of companies warning they cannot afford to absorb tariff costs. Still, Home Depot did acknowledge some product lines may simply go away if import costs make them not worth it. And Pierce, Alina Selyuk has more.

The world's richest man and a key supporter of President Trump has announced today he's pulling back when it comes to funding political campaigns. Elon Musk announcing his decision during a Bloomberg forum in Qatar.

The world's richest man and a key supporter of President Trump has announced today he's pulling back when it comes to funding political campaigns. Elon Musk announcing his decision during a Bloomberg forum in Qatar.

The decision appears to be something of a reflection following his tumultuous experience at the helm of the Trump administration's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Musk says going forward, he's committed to being CEO of Tesla. Stocks mostly closed lower today on Wall Street. The Dow was down 114 points. The Nasdaq fell 72 points. The S&P 500 dropped 23 points today.

The decision appears to be something of a reflection following his tumultuous experience at the helm of the Trump administration's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Musk says going forward, he's committed to being CEO of Tesla. Stocks mostly closed lower today on Wall Street. The Dow was down 114 points. The Nasdaq fell 72 points. The S&P 500 dropped 23 points today.

You're listening to NPR. NPR is announcing the grand prize winner of the NPR College Podcast Challenge. It's Jo Strogatz from Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. NPR's Janet Ujong Lee reports on her winning podcast.

You're listening to NPR. NPR is announcing the grand prize winner of the NPR College Podcast Challenge. It's Jo Strogatz from Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. NPR's Janet Ujong Lee reports on her winning podcast.

When you think of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, speed may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this Friday in Indianapolis, the six Wienermobiles will start their engines and go for the gold. It's the first time all the vehicles have been in the same place at the same time, and definitely the first time they've raced. Each will represent a regional hot dog favorite.

When you think of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, speed may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this Friday in Indianapolis, the six Wienermobiles will start their engines and go for the gold. It's the first time all the vehicles have been in the same place at the same time, and definitely the first time they've raced. Each will represent a regional hot dog favorite.