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Some scientific research will be funded by the U.S.

government in 2026, despite President Trump's efforts to significantly cut the budget.

That's because Congress voted to restore investments in science to many federal agencies.

Here's NPR's Katie Riddle.

The BBC and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts are publicly apologizing today for a racial slur during last night's BAFTA Awards.

At the time, Sinner stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, both of whom were black, were on stage.

The upwards came from BAFTA guest John Davidson, who has Tourette's syndrome.

The Scottish campaigner for people with a disability inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear.

In a statement today, he said he was deeply mortified and that his involuntary tics of offensive language was not a reflection of his personal beliefs.

The BBC is still facing criticism for failing to edit it out before it broadcasts the ceremony two hours after the live event.

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President Trump is preparing to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address in a high-stakes year, months ahead of the midterm elections.

The latest poll suggests a majority of Americans believe the country is worse off than a year ago.

A key part is backlash over Trump's global tariffs policy, which was largely struck down by the

NPR's Mara Liason reports.

NPR's Mara Lyson reporting.

A major nor'easter is underway.

The National Weather Service says this morning's latest satellite imagery showed very heavy snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches an hour.