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Support for this podcast and the following message come from Autograph Collection Hotels, with over 300 independent hotels around the world, each exactly like nothing else. Autograph Collection is part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotel brands. Find the unforgettable at autographcollection.com. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Joe Biden is now allowing Ukrainian troops to fire Western-supplied long-range missiles at military targets deep inside Russia. As NPR's Joanna Kikissis reports, Ukraine has been pushing for the change for months,

but now that they have the permission, officials there are concerned that the incoming Trump administration will cancel it. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed the White House for months to let his troops use long-range aerial missiles like Atacams. In his nightly video address, he said his so-called victory plan to end the war on Ukraine's terms includes the use of these long-range missiles. VOLODEMIR ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine There is a lot of talk in the media about us receiving permission for these actions.

But strikes are not carried out with words. Such things are not announced. The missiles will speak for themselves." A U.S. official told NPR that the strikes will be used in and around Russia's Kursk region. The permission may not last long. The incoming Trump administration can cancel it. Joanna Kekesis, NPR News. President-elect Donald Trump has picked a new chief for the Federal Communications Commission. NPR's David Falkenflich reports that it's Brendan Carr, who's a veteran Republican member of the FCC and who's become a vocal Trump loyalist. Allies and adversaries tell NPR that Brendan Carr is smart, personable, and highly qualified

to become the next FCC chairperson. For years, Carr took a classic Republican line in favor of sweeping away regulations that limit the consolidation of media ownership. More recently, he has embraced Trumpian positions on regulating big tech companies and punishing broadcast television networks for how they covered the presidential race. Carr also authored the FCC portion of Project 2025, a blueprint written by pro-Trump Republicans. The FCC is considered a semi-autonomous agency. Trump says he'll bring it under more direct White House control, which would almost certainly

prompt litigation. David Falkenflich, NPR News. In Israel, three people have been arrested in connection with two flares that were fired at the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night. No one was hurt in that incident. This comes as the Prime Minister faces worsening political trouble at home. NPR's Michael Levitt has more. In a post on social media, Israel's Justice Minister Yeriv Levin described the incident as a, quote, link in a chain of violent and anarchic actions,

which he says aimed to overthrow the government. Netanyahu's government has been hurting in the face of falling public support. Demonstrations against Netanyahu's war politics have been persistent throughout the country. And a survey from Israel's Channel 12 shows a strong desire for the war to end with nearly 70% in favor of a hostage deal. Another recent poll showed public trust in the Prime Minister at under 30% and overall trust in the government at just over 20%. Michael Levitt, NPR News, Tel Aviv. And you're listening to NPR News.

There were two separate shootings during what is known as a second line parade in New Orleans on Sunday. Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick says that nine people were shot and injured in the first incidents. Apparently a car was involved, a suspect car, and shots were fired into the crowd. About 45 minutes later, another three people were shot and two of them died. Kirkpatrick says it's unclear if the two incidents were related. So far there have been no arrests in those shootings. Climate change has contributed to the rapid

expansion of dengue fever around the globe in recent decades. That's according to a new study just out. NPR's Alejandra Burunda reports. Dengue fever or breakbone fever can sometimes be fatal, and global case numbers have skyrocketed in recent years. It has even cropped up recently in the U.S. Dengue is spread by two species of mosquitoes which thrive at a particular Goldilocks temperature around 82 degrees Fahrenheit. A new study presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene meeting in New Orleans shows that climate change has expanded that just right

for mosquitoes temperature worldwide. In fact, climate change is linked to almost 20% of recent cases. Erin Mordecai is a researcher at Stanford University and an author of the study. So it's a very large share of the existing dengue and in some places it's more like 30 to 40%. That also means that keeping future climate change

in check could have major health benefits for people worldwide. Alejandra Burunda, NPR News. And I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.