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Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, celebrates at an election night event in New York early Wednesday morning as he takes an early lead.

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4 things to know about Zohran Mamdani, presumptive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assembly member and Democratic socialist, came in first in Tuesday's ranked-choice primary. Here's what to know about his policies, personal life and past.

June 25, 2025
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  • Rachel Treisman
A young boy holds up a sign reading "bans off her body bruh" at a rally outside the State Capitol in support of abortion rights in Atlanta, Georgia on May 14, 2022.

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Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century

What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness and seemingly everything else under the sun.

June 25, 2025
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
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Georgia Today: Librarian fired over book display; Affordable housing; Is MARTA ready for World Cup?

On the June 25 edition: A librarian in Southeast Georgia is fired over a controversial book display; conference for affordable housing wraps up in Atlanta; And is Atlanta's rapid transit system ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

June 25, 2025
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Three librarians stand next to a display of about a dozen books on a table.

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GPB evening headlines for June 25, 2025

Librarian says she was fired for a book with a transgender character in a summer reading display; housing industry experts wrap up Atlanta affordable housing conference; a deal to protect 21 acres of land at Kennesaw National Battlefield Park.

June 25, 2025
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West Hunter Street Baptist Church moved to its current location in 1973.

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Georgia senators back bid to declare Ralph David Abernathy’s church National Historic Site

Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, both Democrats, got the bill through a Senate committee two years ago with bipartisan support, but it didn’t reach the full Senate for a vote.

June 25, 2025
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  • Dave Williams
Emil Bove, then Donald Trump's personal attorney, looks on at Trump's sentencing hearing in front of a New York state judge at Manhattan Criminal Court on Jan. 10, 2025, in New York City.

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Trump's appeals judge nominee says he's no one's 'henchman'

The confirmation of the president's former personal lawyer Emil Bove to an appellate judgeship could be fairly smooth, as Wednesday's hearing included no critical words from Senate Republicans.

June 25, 2025
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  • Carrie Johnson

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Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year

A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.

June 25, 2025
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  • Meghan Collins Sullivan and
  • Beth Novey
A cream color hoodie where the soccer ball hits a net and the net forms the shape of the MARTA transit lines

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'How can you be confident?' Riders, officials question Atlanta transit readiness ahead of World Cup

While MARTA is promising passengers improved service and technology, it's struggling to collect the funds to make those changes.

June 25, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Virgil Abloh's debut runway show for Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, in 2018.

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From streetwear to luxury fashion: How Virgil Abloh reshaped an industry

How did a streetwear-loving kid from Chicago become Louis Vuitton's artistic director in Paris? Critic Robin Givhan explores the rise of Virgil Abloh in her new book, Make It Ours.

June 25, 2025
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  • Michel Martin,
  • Milton Guevara,
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Whether you saw it coming or were completely blindsided, getting laid off is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Career coach Octavia Goredema offers concrete advice on both logistical and emotional next steps.

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Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide

When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.

June 25, 2025
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  • Margaret Cirino
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks to reporters after GOP lawmakers met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday to discuss the sweeping tax and spending bill Republicans are hoping to have to President Trump by July 4.

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Trump's signature policy bill is facing trouble on multiple fronts in the Senate

While Senate leaders have made several significant changes to the bill in recent days, the issue of funding for rural hospitals has emerged as a major roadblock.

June 25, 2025
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  • Deirdre Walsh,
  • Claudia Grisales,
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Lavonnia Moore (center) stands with the book display that she says led to her firing.

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Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character

Lavonnia Moore said she was fired after the community helped her assemble a book display at the Pierce County Public Library. Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring transgender character.

June 25, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
For the fifth consecutive week, Morgan Wallen's <em>I'm the Problem</em> tops the <em>Billboard</em> 200 albums chart.

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Even as debuts crash the charts, Morgan Wallen still reigns

For the fifth consecutive week, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem tops the Billboard 200 albums chart. But there's plenty of volatility beneath him on the chart.

June 25, 2025
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  • Stephen Thompson
Sean Combs (seen here Beverly Hills in 2018) has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Sean Combs' defense is about to get its day in court. Here's what to expect

For weeks, federal prosecutors have laid out their case against Sean Combs in a Manhattan courtroom. His attorneys should begin presenting their defense on Tuesday. They aren't expected to take long.

June 25, 2025
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  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
U.S. service members set up tents to house migrants in February 2025, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Several hundred tents were erected; so far none have been used.

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Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500

Trump vowed in January to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo, but so far about 500 have been flown to and from there. Critics say his goal appears to be frightening migrants into self-deporting.

June 25, 2025
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  • Sacha Pfeiffer
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