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Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Tasked with keeping a fragile ceasefire in Gaza on track, A high level U.S. delegation is spending another day in Israel. Vice President J.D. vance met today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. NPR's Greg Myre reports on the mission. As the Israel Hamas ceasefire brokered by President Trump nears two weeks, Vice President.
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Vance met Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Afterward, Vance told reporter others we have a very, very tough task ahead of us, which is to disarm Hamas but rebuild Gaza. Vance is part of a high profile US Team in Israel this week with the mission of extending the ceasefire to a more challenging second phase. US Middle east envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son in law Jared Kushner are also in Israel and have also held talks with the prime minister. Netanyahu is universally known in Israel as Bibi. The Israeli media is calling the visit contingent the BB Sitters. Greg Myhre, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
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President Trump is asking the Department of Justice to pay him roughly $230 million for past federal investigations. He was the subject of that, according to reporting from the New York Times. NPR's Elena Moore reports Trump has not explicitly confirmed the complaints.
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NPR has not independently confirmed the report, but when asked about it by reporters, Trump stopped short of affirming it. But he did say the Justice Department, quote, probably owes me lot of money and that he'd give any potential payment to charity or use it to keep restoring the White House. He also acknowledged the unusual nature of any potential payment from the doj.
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That decision would have to go across my desk. And it's awfully strange to make a decision where I'm paying myself. In other words, did you ever have one of those cases where you have to decide how much you're paying yourself in damages? But I was damaged very greatly.
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The report comes as critics of the White House have voiced concerns that Trump is using the agency for his own political and personal agenda. Elena Moore, NPR News.
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Disappointing earnings reports are weighing on the stock market today. More from NPR's Scott Horsley.
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Netflix reported lower than expected profits for the first time in more than a year and a half. The streaming giant blames an unexpected tax bill from Brazil. Netflix says its programming is still drawing plenty of viewers and revenues were in line with expectations. It could be a nail biting holiday season for Mattel. The toymaker says big retailers have been cautious about placing orders this year. Demand for Hot Wheels and action figures are up, but sales, sales of Barbie and other dolls, which are usually the company's biggest sellers are down. Inflation in the UK Was a little cooler than expected last month here in this country. We'll get the latest inflation scorecard on Friday, just in time for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision a week from today. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
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This is NPR. 4,000 steps to a healthier heart. NPR's Allison Nobrey reports on the results of a new study that followed thousands of women with an average age of 72 as they fought cardiovascular disease literally one step at a time.
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Women who were in the habit of walking about 2 miles a few times a week had a 27% lower risk of heart disease compared to inactive peers. And those who hit this target four times a week reduced the risk of premature death by about 40%. It did not matter if the women took the steps all at once or sporadic steps throughout the day. Study author Rick hamaya of Mass. General Brigham says people have heard so much about 10,000 steps per day. But among older women, 4,000 was enough.
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They do not necessarily need 10,000 steps per day.
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This fits with prior research that shows more is better, but the benefits of physical activity begin with the first step. Alison Aubrey, NPR News.
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In Paris, the Louvre's open again three days after falling victim to one of the biggest museum heists in modern history. Officials are taking a much closer examination of its security system after thieves managed to break in during broad daylight. They stole historic jewels with an estimated value of more than 88 million euros, or more than $100 million. The Paris prosecutor says about 100 investigators are involved in the search for the gems and the thieves who took them. About a half hour after the Louvre open on Sunday, U.S. stocks trading lower. The Dow is now down 156 points. I'm Lakshmi Singh, NPR News.