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USA PBS NewsHour May 29
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

USA PBS NewsHour May 29
Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

His final tally: 32 words spelled correctly in 90 seconds, a record for the shootout-style finish that was first used in 2022.

USA NPR May 29
Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty

The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Normandy.

USA NPR May 29
Which first lady feared her husband might be having a stroke? The quiz knows

This week, the pope took aim at AI, a fancy carmaker dipped a toe in the EV market and a first lady made a surprising comment.

USA NPR May 29
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'

This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021

USA PBS NewsHour May 28
Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more important, mastery of languages or rote memorization?

USA PBS NewsHour May 28
What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches

We are weeks away from the first men's World Cup on U.S. soil in more than 30 years. There's great anticipation around it, plenty of complaints about high prices, and questions about how the U.S. team will fare. Geoff Bennett discussed more with soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens, author of "The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts."

USA NPR May 28
FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation

FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. It never faced any major issues — until prices soared for the 2026 tournament.

USA PBS NewsHour May 28
French parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code

France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally eliminated as a law. The vote is seen as a significant step in addressing France's colonial past.

USA PBS NewsHour May 28
WATCH LIVE: Vance delivers U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address

Vice President JD Vance is set to speak Thursday at the commencement ceremony for the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2026.

USA NPR May 28
Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world

Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.