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The history of Credit Suisse was enmeshed with Swiss history, and the bank long considered a national treasure with a great reputation. Last week, it was bought by rival UBS. Read More at NPR

After a self-detonating drone killed an American contractor and wounded five soldiers, U.S. forces launched a retaliatory strike in Syria against a facility being used by Iranian-backed militias. Read More at NPR

NPR’s Adrian Florido talks with Parkland student and March for Our Lives cofounder David Hogg on the fifth anniversary of the first march about the triumphs and challenges of fighting for gun reform. Read More at NPR

Utah is the first state to pass an age verification law for anyone using social media. Those under 18 must soon have parental consent. Critics say the law does not protect children as it intendeds. Read More at NPR

Never-before-seen IRS records show that CEOs are sometimes making multimillion-dollar bets on the stocks of direct competitors and partners — and doing so with exquisite timing. Read More at NPR

NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Domingo Morel, associate professor at New York University about the state of Texas’ takeover of Houston’s independent school district. Read More at NPR

This month, Australia struck a deal with the U.S. to acquire nuclear-powered submarine technology. It’s a big moment for the country that has found itself itself caught between two world powers. (Image credit: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images) Read More at NPR

World Athletics Council said they prioritize fairness and the integrity of female track and field competitions, rather than inclusion. The ruling could hinder several Olympic medalists. (Image credit: World Athletics/Reuters) Read More at NPR

The man who inspired the novel and the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, is due to be released from prison after the Rwandan government commuted his sentence. (Image credit: Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP via Getty Images) Read More at NPR