Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Chapter 2: What executive order did President Trump sign regarding artificial intelligence?
President Trump has signed an executive order meant to preempt state rules on artificial intelligence. As Rachel Miro from member station KQED reports, the move directly challenges states like California that have passed their own AI laws in the absence of federal action.
It's ostensibly a win for Silicon Valley companies that lobbied against AI regulation at the federal level, even as they negotiated on numerous regulatory fronts with state lawmakers like Senator Josh Becker of Menlo Park, California.
For the Trump administration to do this is just pulling the rug out from under us.
Chapter 3: How is the Trump administration impacting Head Start programs?
And we're not going to let corporate interests and Washington bureaucrats dictate the terms of innovation at the expense of the public.
California's state attorney general's office said it's already on record opposing earlier failed efforts to get an AI regulation banned through Congress and has sued the administration on a variety of fronts 48 times this year alone. For NPR News, I'm Rachel Miro.
Some Head Start early childhood programs are being told by the Trump administration to remove a list of nearly 200 words from their funding applications. And Paris Corey-Turner reports that's according to recently submitted court documents.
The list of prohibited words includes accessible, black, minority, and women.
Chapter 4: What are the effects of extreme weather in western Washington state?
It came to light as part of a lawsuit filed by multiple Head Start programs against the Trump administration, arguing that its ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion runs afoul of Congress's intent for Head Start. The head of a Wisconsin-based Head Start told the court her recent funding request was returned, with the Trump administration telling her to please remove the following words.
Included was a long list titled Words to Limit or Avoid in Government Documents. Head Start plays a key role in helping young children with disabilities, though the list also includes the word disabilities. Corey Turner, NPR News.
In western Washington state, days of torrential rain led to historic flooding, stranding people on rooftops.
Chapter 5: How did recent earthquakes affect northeastern Japan?
Water rescues took place and first responders went door-to-door in Mount Vernon yesterday, issuing evacuation notices as the Skagit River passed its major flood stage of 32 feet and it's still rising. Washington Emergency Management Director Robert Ezell says the situation is unpredictable and dangerous as they wait for the floodwaters to come through.
As the waters come down here, they're still going to be gaining strength. And as they hit the Burlington, Mount Vernon area, we're still expecting to see about two feet higher than record flood level.
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for the area. Wall Street's trading in mixed territory this hour.
Chapter 6: What new research reveals about the impact of heat on child development?
The Dow is up 127 points. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook northeastern Japan today, causing small tsunami waves but no reported injuries or damage. This day is after a stronger quake hit the same region. On Monday, a magnitude 7.5 quake caused injuries and some damage. Officials say aftershocks are possible.
Extreme heat can have a range of health impacts, from increased heart attacks to premature births. NPR's Jonathan Lambert reports new research suggests children are especially vulnerable.
In early life, we develop key physical and cognitive skills, things like recognizing words or grasping objects. Hitting these developmental milestones at the right time influences outcomes later in life, from mental health to economic success. An analysis of nearly 20,000 kids published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggests that extreme heat can harm this development.
Jorge Cuartas is a researcher at NYU. He led the study.
Children who experience higher average monthly maximum temperatures were less likely to be developmentally on track.
Kids from lower income households were especially impacted by heat, suggesting that things like air conditioning can help keep kids on track. Jonathan Lambert, NPR News.
Shares of athletic wear company Lululemon rose at the open today of 12 percent after the company said CEO Calvin McDonald will retire. His departure next month ends more than a year of underperformance for the company amid tariffs and waning interest in its products. This after the founder, Chip Wilson, called for change. I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News in Washington.
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