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Live from NPR News, I'm Charles Snyder. President Trump was once a critic of cryptocurrency ventures, but a new mandatory financial disclosure form shows he and his family have taken in more than a billion dollars in crypto earnings alone in the last year. Bernard Condon wrote about it for the Associated Press. The White House says that Trump only acts in the interest of the public, not for himself. His sons run the business. He's not involved at all. And they actually come out and attack the media saying it's a disgrace that you keep bringing up this issue about ethics. And if anything, Trump has done great things for America by helping the crypto industry.

The disclosure shows the earnings in cryptocurrency include more than $500 million related to World Liberty Financial. The crypto business founded in part by Trump and his sons. A fast spreading fire in Colorado was burned around 155 structures and prompted evacuations. The fire is currently burning out of control over across 35,000 acres from Member Station KRCC. Brianna-Henie reports. Officials say the Aspen Acres fire ballooned from a few hundred to more than 20,000 acres over the course of 12 hours. It began burning Monday morning and has led authorities to declare mandatory evacuations for multiple towns and areas.

Ned Pittman is a resident of the town of Bula, which is under an evacuation order. He says he left his home unaware of the fire and was not allowed to return. He believes his home has burned. I cried a bunch yesterday when I just initially seen it. I'm in shock now. I just, it's devastating how fast your life can change it in 24 hours. The fire is the largest of six major fires in the state. For NPR news, I'm Brianna Heaney in Colorado Springs.

A large news study from Hong Kong adds to the evidence that Tylenol is safe to use during pregnancy. The study found no link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and a risk of autism or attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder in children. NPR's Maria Godoy reports. Researchers examined health records for more than 700,000 pairs of mothers and children spanning more than two decades. They compared siblings. Some were exposed to Tylenol or a single. Cetaminein in utero while others were not. They found no increased risk for ADHD or autism in children whose mothers took the drug during pregnancy. That finding was consistent no matter which trimester the exposure happened, how often the drug was used or the dose. Other recent studies from

multiple countries have also failed to find a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. The new study appears in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Maria Godoy, NPR News. This is NPR. Scientists say they've taken a big step towards creating a fully functional synthetic cell. NPR's Rob Stein has more. Researchers at the University of Minnesota say they made their cell from scratch in their laboratory. Other scientists have previously engineered cell-like structures,

but the Minnesota researchers say their creation, dubbed the spud cell, is the first that can perform some. of the key functions of living cells. Those include the ability to feed, grow, divide, and spontaneously develop new capabilities. Much more work is needed, but the researchers say their cells could someday have many important uses, including helping produce new medicines. Critics, however, worry that synthetic cells could pose future risks. Rob Stein in Peer News. The U.S. men's national soccer team has a date with Belgium. The two are to meet Monday in Seattle after both made it through to the World Cup's round of 16 Wednesday.

The U.S. advance with the two goals to nil victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Belgium made it through with a dramatic comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal, three goals to two. Two Russian climbers were arrested Wednesday after they scaled the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about the power of of love and peace. The climbers have been identified as a couple known as Angela Nicolao and Ivan Birka. They were featured in a 2024 Netflix documentary, and the climb was apparently part of a high-altitude marriage proposal. I'm Joel Snyder, NPR News.