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flag NPR cuts $5M amid funding loss, offers relief to struggling stations.

flag NPR is cutting $5 million from its annual budget as public radio stations face financial strain following Congress's termination of federal funding for public media. flag Despite increased listener contributions, the long-term financial outlook remains uncertain. flag CEO Katherine Maher confirmed the $300 million budget will be balanced, with no layoffs or major programming changes planned. flag NPR is offering $8 million in relief to the hardest-hit stations and exploring new revenue streams, including donation features on Tiny Desk Concerts. flag Some local stations report needing more support, as 332 layoffs have occurred in public media since July.

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