This is the second time Alaskans voted down an effort to repeal the state's unique election system, which voters first approved in 2020. A repeal effort in 2024 also failed narrowly.

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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican

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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican

Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.

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Can Jensen Huang's departure help Nvidia's competitors catch up? : Consider This from NPR

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Can Jensen Huang's departure help Nvidia's competitors catch up? : Consider This from NPR

Nvidia has long been the kingpin of the semiconductor industry – a company whose huge technological bets paid off, making its microchips the most in-demand in the world.But now that its CEO Jensen Huang is out amid an alleged spying and extramarital affair scandal, will the shake-up leave an opening for Nvidia’s competitors to catch up?In this episode, we dive deep on the strategies that put Nvidia ahead of the pack, and how other companies are positioned in this moment with Dylan Patel, founder and CEO of the AI and semiconductor research firm SemiAnalysis. This episode was produced by Kai McNamee and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Ashley Brown. Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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GOP state officials push to revive Trump's mail voting restrictions for 2028 election

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GOP state officials push to revive Trump's mail voting restrictions for 2028 election

Some Republican state officials are reviving a bid for mail-in voting restrictions for the 2028 election by appealing a court order blocking the Postal Service from carrying out a revised ballot rule.

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FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports

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17h ago

FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports

The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

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How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front

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How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front

The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader post. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision.

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Nvidia's interim CEO inherits risky AI bets and a legal mess

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Nvidia's interim CEO inherits risky AI bets and a legal mess

AI expert Gary Marcus breaks down what's at stake for Nvidia and the mess its new CEO has inherited.

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Jensen Huang is out. An AI expert explains what his exit could mean for the AI boom

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Jensen Huang is out. An AI expert explains what his exit could mean for the AI boom

AI expert Gary Marcus breaks down what's at stake for Nvidia and the mess its new CEO has inherited.

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Rivers in the sky are raining down on the Pacific Northwest. What are they?

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Rivers in the sky are raining down on the Pacific Northwest. What are they?

Atmospheric rivers are large bands of water vapor in the sky. They are dumping trillions of gallons of water on Washington and Oregon, just as high tides and winds batter shorelines.

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Why is Google cutting off Search from AI-free schools? Here are some theories

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Why is Google cutting off Search from AI-free schools? Here are some theories

The forthcoming move has left some parents and educators frustrated and wondering about the company's motivations.

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Rosalía and Milo J take top awards as Daddy Yankee is paid tribute at Latin Grammys

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Rosalía and Milo J take top awards as Daddy Yankee is paid tribute at Latin Grammys

The night was filled with music and surprises. Rosalía opened the show with medley of tracks and elaborate dancing, and Milo J appeared with a colorful Uruguayan theatrical ensemble.

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An inflation scare, workers get their fair share, and Nvidia’s billion-dollar affairs : The Indicator from Planet Money

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An inflation scare, workers get their fair share, and Nvidia’s billion-dollar affairs : The Indicator from Planet Money

This week’s indicators: Inflation is disturbing, workers are getting their stolen wages back, and NVIDIA ex-CEO’s alleged affairs become a $465 billion business expense. (Woof!)Fact-checking by Tyler Jones.Your Next Listen –The tower of NVIDIA–Over 2,000 episodes in our archive on the NPR AppConnect with The Indicator from Planet Money–The Indicator newsletter — a weekly roundup of news, ideas and staff picks. –Instagram, TikTok and YouTube –Find the Planet Money book –Find the Planet Money game, Sell Me A Sasquatch, and other merch at the NPR Shop!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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