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1. Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

   Iran is reviewing the Trump administration's latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump's harsh criticism of him.

2. As federal scientists faced turmoil, the Devils Hole pupfish reached a crisis point

   The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then took an irrevocable step.

3. Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem

   The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.

4. Gas prices keep rising, but do big oil companies plan to drill more? Not so far

   The war in Iran has pushed global oil prices higher, which boosts oil company revenues. But major U.S. oil companies aren't signaling plans to increase production to bring down prices at the pump.

5. Making a podcast helped one family talk about aging, dementia and death

   This year's winner in NPR's College Podcast Challenge is a letter to a grandparent that grapples with health issues including dementia. It's the story of a family learning to talk about hard things.

6. Border czar promises 'mass deportations are coming' to fulfill Trump's promises

   The remarks contrast with Border Czar Tom Homan's softer messaging earlier this year, after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis.
   
   

7. Dirty nickel: The cost of mining in Indonesia

   Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

8. In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress

   The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

9. Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates

   Campaign staffers are turning private polling data into personal paydays. They describe the election prediction market as a "Wild West" for staffers.

10. About 40 passengers previously left ship hit by Hantavirus at island of St. Helena

    The dozens of passengers, including the wife of a Dutch man who died, left the cruise ship during a stop at the British territory, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Thursday.