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Artificial intelligence is transforming how we gather information and communicate with one another.

It’s also changing how some people seek out mental health care. 

But what happens when this sophisticated technology is used to deal with serious mental health issues?

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What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister.

As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine?

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Presidents Trump and Zeleneskyy meet this week. What’s their relationship like?

When President Trump invokes tariffs - he promises they’ll benefit Americans. But the experience of some small business owners tells a different story. 

For this week's Reporter's Notebook, Host Debbie Elliott speaks with NPR Business Correspondent Alina Selyukh about what she learned about the unexpected costs small businesses are shouldering.

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The unexpected cost of tariffs for some small business owners

Just months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, he's issued new ones.

The new tariffs, enacted Friday, have two tiers, of 10 and 12.5%, imposed on goods from the United States' 60 biggest trading partners — 59 countries, plus the European Union.

What makes these tariffs different - and how might they affect average consumers?

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President Trump doubles down on tariffs

The Trump administration has reached a nuclear deal with the government of Saudi Arabia.

It would allow the Gulf state to develop a nuclear program for civilian purposes. But the deal has already raised questions about nuclear weapons.

What do we know about the agreement - and what effect could it have on US the Middle East?

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What we know about the nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia

Despite promises the Iran war would be decided quickly and decisively, the fighting continues. Does the Trump administration have an exit strategy for Iran and is the US heading into another forever war?

After more than two months without an Iran war update, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the senate and asked for billions more to fund the war in Iran.

Hegseth is asking for $67 billion URGENTLY, and Senators – mostly democrats – had questions for Hegseth about the size of the request and the overall strategy of the war.

This episode was produced by Lauren Hodges, Gabriel Sanchez, Kadin Mills and Tyler Bartlam. 

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