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And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever \"associate member.\"","published_at":"2026-09-17T10:54:18+00:00","source":"NPR News","thumbnail":""},{"title":"EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s","link":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3j4jz8vpz1xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","summary":"Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.","published_at":"2026-09-17T10:00:14+00:00","source":"BBC World","thumbnail":""},{"title":"Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes","link":"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/17/g-s1-143712/pressure-on-global-chokepoints-drives-asias-increased-use-of-arctic-trade-routes","summary":"Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.","published_at":"2026-09-17T10:00:00+00:00","source":"NPR News","thumbnail":""},{"title":"Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem","link":"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/17/nx-s1-5971141/boost-self-worth-self-esteem","summary":"In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.","published_at":"2026-09-17T09:02:00+00:00","source":"NPR News","thumbnail":""},{"title":"D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk","link":"https://www.npr.org/2026/09/17/nx-s1-5950462/trump-arch-dca-planes-safety-concerns-faa","summary":"The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. 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