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Support for NPR in the following message come from the estate of Joan B. Kroc, whose bequest serves as an enduring investment in the future of public radio and seeks to help NPR produce programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump has signed a proclamation that would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports that Trump named Sunday Gulf of America Day as he flew over the body of water on his way to watch the Super Bowl in New Orleans. As Air Force One headed over international waters, President Trump invited a group of reporters up to his cabin at the front of the plane

where he signed the proclamation that put into motion his executive order front of the plane where he signed the proclamation that put into motion his executive order renaming the massive body of water. We're flying over right now, we're flying over a thing called the Gulf of America. Doug Burgum, the Secretary of Interior who is standing beside Trump, says the proclamation makes the naming official and that the Trump team is now calling all map providers including Google Maps and Apple Maps in order to put the name change into effect. Franco Ordonez and PR News aboard Air Force One.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are warning that President Donald Trump's plans to gut the U.S. Department of Education will hurt children and spark tax increases. Bruce Convizer has more from New York City. During a press conference in Manhattan Sunday, Hokel and Gillibrand warned that funding cuts will hurt more than 2.6 million school children across the state. Hokel said more than $3 billion in federal aid goes directly into the state budget. She warned that local taxes will rise if Washington claws back federal dollars. Randy Weingarten, the president of

the American Federation of Teachers, said nationwide 26 million children benefit from federal financing of the Title I program. It provides the reading specialists for children who are having a hard time reading. We have a reading crisis in this country. We should be giving kids, young people more support in literacy, not less. Dismantling the Department of Education would require congressional approval. For NPR News, I'm Bruce Convyser in New York. A two-day Global Summit focused on artificial intelligence opens in Paris today.

It's bringing together world leaders, tech executives and academics to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on society governance and the environment. And regulating AI will be at the center of all those discussions. The BBC's Zoe Kleinman has more on our story. The AI summit promises two days of top-level global discussions about AI's big issues including how to minimize the risks it poses and how to navigate its increasing disruption of the world of work. One tech boss speaking on Sunday said his two-year-old child would not have a job in the way that we recognise jobs today. Tuesday we'll see world

leaders including US Vice President JD Vance and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold talks within the walls of the ornate Grand Palais. Elon Musk is not on the guest list but that doesn't mean he won't decide to come. That was the BBC's Zoe Kleinman with our report and you're listening to NPR News. President Trump has said once again that he wants to take control of the Gaza Strip. He said his administration is committed to owning it and making sure that Hamas does not move back. Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, he called the Enclave a demolition site. A number of leaders of Arab nations though have already expressed their opposition to the

plan. In a blowout victory, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, earning a win for Eagles fans and ending Kansas City's bid for three consecutive championships. For Member Station WHYY, Corey Sharber has more. Fans took to the streets in Philadelphia last night after the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59. The Eagles were led not only by Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, but also Saquon Barkley, who ended up setting this season's rushing record.

Gorkham Genniden was soaking in the energy following the Eagles' championship victory. Seven years ago when we first won our trip, I was 16. My dad didn't let me come to Philly because I was too young. And now I'm so glad I get to be here for this championship. So I'm blessed. Sunday's victory brought the Eagles their second Lombardi trophy. In 2018 they defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. For NPR News I'm Corey Sharber in Philadelphia. Thomas Detrie came close to an ace on the 16th hole and pulled away from the

crowd with four closing birdies to win the Phoenix Open on Sunday. He did it by seven strokes. He finished the tournament with the 24 under 260. It was his first win ever on the PGA Tour and the first time a Belgian has had a win on the tour. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.