Trump, Netanyahu meet over ceasefire. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted strike

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump yesterday in Mar-a-Lago to discuss how the Gaza ceasefire plan will move into the next phase. The two men also sent a stern warning to Iran not to try rebuilding its nuclear or missile capacity.

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting a drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences. Following the alleged incident, Russia has threatened to harden its negotiating stance to end its war in Ukraine. Ukraine claims that Russia is fabricating the incident to justify its continued waging of war.

The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most significant changes the Trump administration made to the federal government this year. But public attention to DOGE faded after Elon Musk's high-profile departure at the end of May, NPR's Stephen Fowler says. Although DOGE has not fulfilled many of its promises to slash spending and increase efficiency, the Trump administration has not given up on those goals.

This year, the NPR Music team published 115 Tiny Desk concerts featuring a diverse range of artists, including rap and rock legends, Broadway musicals and even puppets. It can be challenging to capture the scope of such a stellar lineup of concerts, but the team that produces, films, engineers and edits the videos decided to try by sharing their favorites, yearbook superlative style. Check out which Tiny Desk is most likely to surprise you, what has the most mellow groove and more.

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Psychologists and safety advocates say parents are right to be concerned about AI chatbots, some of which claim to be their children's "best friends." The fast-moving technology has few safeguards in place, and risks damaging kids' social development and mental health. In a recent Senate hearing, parents of two teens testified that prolonged chatbot interactions encouraged their children's suicide plans. Experts note that teenagers are particularly vulnerable because adolescence is a time of rapid brain development shaped by experiences. Here are some expert strategies to help families navigate technology safely: If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This newsletter was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.