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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
What are the latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
The Trump administration's proposed plan to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been revised following talks in Switzerland this weekend. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says President Trump will keep pushing for a peace agreement.
The president's been putting a lot of pressure on both leaders for this entire time. We've been talking with both sides. He's been talking to both leaders directly for 10 months now. So yes, you can expect that pressure to continue. The president wants this war to end.
How is the U.S. addressing violent crime in Memphis?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling the latest proposal the most productive so far, but offered no specifics. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that sensitive issues remain on the table, including the release of prisoners of war and the return of abducted children. Ukraine's national security chief says Zelensky may be traveling to the U.S. this week.
What issues are raised by the new feature on social media platform X?
Attorney General Pam Bondi was in Memphis, Tennessee Monday, where she praised the work of a task force ordered by President Trump to combat violent crime. Cynthia Abrams of member station WPLN reports some residents have raised concerns.
Flanked by Tennessee's governor and both senators, Bondi said that over 3,000 arrests had been made.
If you're committing violent crimes, if you're committing any crime, we will find you, we will bring you to justice, and we will protect the law-abiding citizens in this country.
However, an investigation by the nonprofit news outlets ProPublica and MLK50 showed that Memphis residents have reported concerns over unnecessary arrests, racial profiling, and harassment by the officers. The arrests have also strained the criminal justice system in Memphis.
What risks do women face when stopping GLP-1 weight loss drugs during pregnancy?
The county mayor has requested more judges to move through cases faster, and the county jail is facing overcrowding. For NPR News, I'm Cynthia Abrams in Nashville.
A new feature on the social media platform X shows many influencers are not located where they claim to be. NPR's Jeff Brumfield reports it's raising questions about their identities.
The new feature was rolled out late last week. It allows users on X to see where different accounts are based, and not all is what it seems.
What exciting news is there about the National Zoo's Asian elephant calf?
One account calling itself American was based in Pakistan. Other accounts pushing politically divisive content were in Nigeria and Bangladesh. Darren Linville is at Clemson University. He says many of these accounts are stirring up political tensions for likes, follows, and ultimately cash.
In most of these cases, it's most likely just influencers who are trying to make a buck.
X appears to have suspended several accounts linked to such efforts. For his part, Linville welcomes the newfound transparency, which is increasingly rare to see online. Jeff Brumfield, NPR News.
This is NPR News in Washington. Women who stopped taking Wegovy and similar GLP-1 weight loss drugs just before or early in pregnancy faced a higher risk of complications, including preterm birth. NPR's Maria Godoy reports that's according to new findings published in the journal JAMA.
GLP-1 drugs have become increasingly popular among women of reproductive age, but women are advised to stop taking these medications before pregnancy because of potential risks to the fetus. In the study, researchers from Mass General Brigham reviewed the medical records for nearly 1,800 pregnancies, primarily among women with obesity. They found that women who stopped GLP-1 medications right before or early in pregnancy also had a higher risk of gaining excess weight, developing gestational diabetes, and hypertensive disorders compared to women who did not take these drugs. The researchers say more studies are needed on the risks and benefits of taking GLP-1 drugs before having a baby. Maria Godoy, NPR News.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is preparing for its first Asian elephant calf in nearly 25 years. Zookeepers say 12-year-old Neeland is on track to deliver between mid-January and early March. Elephant pregnancies could run up to 22 months.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:05
2
What are the latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
0:05–0:34
3
How is the U.S. addressing violent crime in Memphis?
0:34–0:58
4
What issues are raised by the new feature on social media platform X?
0:58–1:48
5
What risks do women face when stopping GLP-1 weight loss drugs during pregnancy?
1:48–2:20
6
What exciting news is there about the National Zoo's Asian elephant calf?
2:20–4:39