This edition of Up First from NPR News covers several developing stories: the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via a new U.S.-backed group amidst controversy and skepticism, Harvard University's president defending the school's policies against the Trump administration's challenges, and the decline in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in corporate America, resulting in job losses. The podcast features NPR correspondents providing updates and analysis on each topic, including insights from an interview with Harvard's president and a report on the impact of reduced DEI efforts on related professionals.
