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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

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Support for NPR and the following message come from the estate of Joan B. Kroc, whose bequest serves as an enduring investment in the future of public radio and seeks to help NPR produce programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression.

What are the details of the Justice Department's indictment in the sports betting probe?

Corva Coleman 0:18

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. The Justice Department has indicted more than 30 people, including pro basketball players, in a sweeping probe into alleged sports betting and illegal gambling. One defendant is the coach of the Portland Trailblazers, Chauncey Billups. Another is Miami Heat player Terry Zarir. The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York is Joseph Nocella. He claims that in one scheme, the accused used inside NBA information to win sports bets.

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Between December 2022 and March 2024, these defendants perpetrated a scheme to defraud by betting on inside non-public information about NBA athletes and teams.

How could the federal government shutdown affect food aid programs?

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The non-public information included when specific players would be sitting out future games or when they would pull themselves out early for purported injuries or illnesses.

Corva Coleman 1:14

He also alleges that members of organized crime families such as the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese families were also involved. This is day 23 of the federal government shutdown. Millions of Americans may lose food aid if it continues. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports a disruption like this has never hit the nation's largest anti-hunger program.

What impact has Florida's cell phone restriction had on student behavior?

Jennifer Ludden 1:36

One in eight people in the U.S. get SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. Joel Berg, the CEO of Hunger Free America, says it would be catastrophic for those low- and moderate-income families if that aid suddenly stopped. The vast majority are children, working people, older Americans, veterans, and people with disabilities. He also says food banks and other charities can nowhere near make up for the loss of $8 billion in federal funding. The Agriculture Department is told states there's not enough money for full SNAP funding in November, so payments are on hold.

What are President Trump's plans for the White House's east wing?

Jennifer Ludden 2:12

In a statement to NPR, an agency spokesperson blamed Senate Democrats for keeping the government shut down. Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.

Corva Coleman 2:21

A new study shows Florida's restriction on cell phones in schools has led to improved student behavior and attendance, along with higher test scores. From Central Florida Public Media, Danielle Pryor has more.

Danielle Pryor 2:34

A report published in the National Bureau of Economic Research found suspension spiked during early adoption of Florida's 2023 restrictions on cell phones in schools.

How are new tools changing the evaluation of biological age in medicine?

Danielle Pryor 2:44

But after the first year, disciplinary actions were down. And by the second year, fewer kids were absent from class and test scores had improved. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says no phones is a win-win for students and teachers.

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Who wants to dedicate their life to sitting in front of a group of kids that all have their face buried in the phone?

Danielle Pryor 3:04

Some 30 states and the District of Columbia now restrict cell phones in some way during school. For NPR News, I'm Danielle Pryor in Orlando.

Corva Coleman 3:13

You're listening to NPR News from Washington. President Trump says the full east wing of the White House is going to be torn down to build his new ballroom. This contradicts his promise last summer that the construction would not interfere with the White House.

What historic meeting took place between King Charles and Pope Leo?

Corva Coleman 3:29

Historical experts are urging the president to stop and allow historians a role in this project. Doctors have new tools to evaluate a person's biological age compared to their chronological age, which is based on a person's date of birth. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports President Trump's doctor says he estimates the 79-year-old has the cardiac age of a 65-year-old.

Douglas Vaughn 3:53

Using the results of an electrocardiogram, doctors can use AI to estimate a person's cardiac age. Physician Douglas Vaughn of Northwestern University explains the tool has been developed by using millions of EKG results and machine learning to detect very subtle changes and patterns that track with heart disease risk.

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So I'm a cardiologist. I can't tell your age.