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Before talking to computational social scientist Sandra Matz, I asked her to spy on me. I did some snooping around your online life yesterday night, which was extremely fun to do. Our lack of digital privacy, especially in the age of AI, and what we can do about it. I'm Manusha Zomorodi. That's on the TED Radio Hour Podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The Maryland man who was deported by mistake to El Salvador almost three months ago is back in the U.S. where he's now been indicted. He's accused of conspiring to transport migrants illegally. NPR's Sergio Martinez Beltran reports. According to the Department of Justice, Gilmar Abrego-Garcia made money transporting migrants

without legal status from Texas to other parts of the US, this over a span of nine years, starting in 2016. The news comes as Abrego-Garcia returns to the US after being deported to El Salvador in March, despite a 2019 court order shielding him from removal to his home country. His case has become a flashpoint for both the Trump administration and immigrant rights advocates as the push to streamline deportations clashes with the requirements of due process. In a statement, Abrego García's lawyer says the DOJ's move is quote, an abuse of power, not justice. Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News. The explosive internet feud between President Trump and Elon Musk over Trump's signature

policy bill has appeared to calm down, at least for now. NPR's Stephen Fowler has more on that story. After Thursday's dramatic meltdown of the billionaire bromance, the vibe now is more like new phone, who this? President Trump made the rounds calling reporters at prominent mainstream media outlets to say he's moved on from Musk and won't speak to him. Musk has been uncharacteristically quiet online, making just a few posts about his companies. The blowup stems in part from Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill chock-full of Trump's

agenda items, including tax cuts, but that experts say would increase the federal deficit by trillions over the next several years. Stephen Fowler, NPR News. As leaders from seven western states continue to negotiate the future of the Colorado River behind closed doors, the federal government says it's trying to get them to come together. For member station KUNC, Alex Hager reports

that a Trump administration water official has made a rare public appearance at a conference in Colorado. Scott Cameron, currently the highest ranking federal official on Colorado River matters, says he's been meeting every few weeks with state negotiators and encouraging them to think quote outside the box to break through an impasse. Through creative thinking and open minds we can forge a durable agreement that respects all users and safeguards the future of this critical resource.

Make no mistake, the time for action is now. We do not have a lot of time to waste people. Cameron also says he's been constantly asking his colleagues in Washington to bolster the number of employees working on the Colorado River. That's after federal funding cuts and layoffs led to hundreds leaving the agency. For NPR News, I'm Alex Hager in Boulder, Colorado. Stocks finished the week on a high note. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 443 points, the Nasdaq closed up

231 points to 19,529, and the S&P 500 closed up 61 points. You're listening to NPR News. New monitoring data has found that deforestation and the Amazon surged 92 percent in May compared to the same month last year. Forest loss occurred on an area slightly larger than New York City. It was the second highest total for May since monitoring began in 2016. Officials in Brazil say the major driver was an increase in wildfires rather than tree cutting. Muslims around the world are marking the start of the A'idah sacrifice when livestock is slaughtered and its meat is distributed to the poor.

The event coincides with the final days of the annual Islamic pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Ampere's Aya Batraoui has more on the Hajj. Saudi authorities say 1.7 million pilgrims are taking part in the Hajj this year in and around Mecca. They've traveled from more than a hundred countries to stand shoulder to shoulder in prayer at Islam's holiest sites. It's one of the largest and most complex gatherings of people anywhere. Saudi Arabia is deploying drones this year to help with crowd control. It's also deployed thousands of medics and constructed cooling walkways and a high-speed tram to help pilgrims contend with soaring temperatures. The Hajj involves days of physically exhausting rituals that Muslims believe date back to the prophets Abraham and Muhammad.

Male pilgrims wear simple terry cloth white garments to signify unity and equality as well as humility. The Hajj is meant to draw focus toward repentance and worship. A. Abul Tariwi, NPR News, Dubai. Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness winner Journalism are both racing on Saturday afternoon at the Belmont Stakes. The last race in this year's Triple Crown is being run in Saratoga Springs, New York. It will feature the top three finishers from the Derby in Belmont's field of eight horses. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.