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From NPR. I told my co-worker her scented candle makes me feel sick, but she still lights it! What do I do now? What’s your pov on the etiquette of shared spaces? Have you been in a similar situation? Celeste Headlee, journalist and author of “We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations…
From NPR. Experts gathered at the World Health Assembly in Geneva this month to talk about a problem that’s often hidden: The roughly 140,000 people who die every year from snake bites. Venomous snake bites aren’t often at the top of the global health agenda, but each year, millions of people get bitten — often…
From NPR. “Let this serve as a warning…” is part of a line from a Department of Homeland Security statement blocking Harvard University from enrolling international students because it says “Harvard’s leadership has created an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students, and otherwise…
From NPR. Scientists believe they may have the first recording of a shark actively making noise.
From NPR. With the Tony Awards scheduled for next weekend — Sunday, June 8 — Broadway has officially wrapped up a record-breaking season, bringing in $1.89 billion in box office grosses and a total attendance of 14.7 million — signs that Broadway seems to have recovered from its drought triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Five…
From NPR. Over the last several weeks, the Trump administration has terminated or clawed back billions of dollars in contracts and multiyear grants Harvard University received. Some of that money went towards funding research. “Sure, it hurts Harvard but it hurts the country,” Harvard President Alan Garber told Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep. Garber stresses…
From NPR. Budget reconciliation may not be catchy, but it’s been a vital tool for many presidents, including Ronald Reagan, whose first federal budget was a watershed in the history of federal fiscal policy.
From NPR. A report from the nonprofit news outlet NOTUS is questioning the findings of a federal health report. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released the study from the "Make America Healthy Again" commission, but the report from NOTUS cites problems that include misstated findings and several cited studies that apparently don’t exist at…
From NPR. This year’s winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is 13-year-old Faizan Zaki, of Dallas, Texas, whose winning word was "éclaircissement," a French word that means clarification, explanation or enlightenment. Zaki is the 100th winner of the bee and last year’s runner-up. The first competition was held in 1925 in Washington, D.C., and…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:15 Court Restores Trump’s Tariffs 1:15 Trump To Mark Musk’s Last Day 2:17 Issues In ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report 3:09 Crypto Investor Indicted On Kidnapping Charge…
From NPR. Part of the Birch Glacier has collapsed in Switzerland, burying a mountainside village under tons of rock and ice. Earlier this month, authorities evacuated the village’s residents to safety, but at least one person is missing. Swiss authorities say it’s one of the largest mass movements of earth ever seen in Switzerland.
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:16 Trade Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs 1:09 Trump Weighing New Pardons 2:02 Rubio Threatens Chinese Students’ Visas 2:56 Judge: Rubio Likely Wrong In Khalil Case 3:56 HHS…
From NPR. Critics of Hungary say it is no longer a democracy, but an electoral autocracy. Protesters against a bill that effectively bans Pride next month say this is about more than just LGBTQ+ rights, but also the right to dissent, civil society and a free press.
From NPR. The State Department is planning to do a more thorough screening of social media posts of foreign students applying for visas — and consulates have been directed not to schedule new student visa interviews until they get further guidance on how the new social media screening will work, according to a diplomatic cable…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:18 U.S. Pauses Visa Interviews For Foreign Students 1:15 Hundreds Protest At Harvard 2:01 Administration Appeals Deportations Pause 2:59 Combs Employee Says She Was Kidnapped 3:57 Insurance…
From NPR. This month, the criminal trial of hip-hop mogul Sean Combs began in New York. Federal prosecutors charged Combs with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs, who has been in federal custody in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. But if…
From NPR. King Charles spoke to Canada’s Parliament today to open its new session. He was the first head of state to do so since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1977. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected on an anti-Trump platform in April, asked the king to visit shortly after he became…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:17 Stocks Up After Tariffs Delayed 1:08 Trump ‘Not Happy’ About Strikes 2:12 Dozens Injured In Liverpool 3:01 NPR Sues Over Executive Order 3:33 Senate Weighs Budget…
From NPR. In an exclusive broadcast interview, Harvard University President Alan Garber tells NPR’s Morning Edition that attempts to bar international students from attending his institution are a “warning” from the Trump administration and that there are people who would like to see major universities like his “brought down.” —————————————————— Follow NPR elsewhere, too: •…
From NPR. Animals were evacuated from a wildlife sanctuary on May 22 as major flooding rocked eastern New South Wales. “Aussie Ark’s wildlife sanctuary in the Barrington Tops has been hit by catastrophic flooding, with more than 400 mm of rain falling in just a few days,” the sanctuary said in a statement. “Wildlife is…
From NPR. After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria last December, Israel started striking Syrian military installations and also seized a U.N.-patrolled buffer zone on Syrian territory and began to slowly expand it into Syrian villages. Israel said that all of this was to protect itself from attacks similar to the Hamas-led attacks…
From NPR. A group of monkeys on an island in Panama are stealing babies from another monkey species that lives nearby, seemingly just for kicks, a fad that one researcher called “viscerally disturbing.” This island group of capuchin monkeys is known to be inventive — unlike capuchins on the mainland, they use stone tools to…
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From NPR. The U.S. Treasury Department has placed its last order for blank pennies and plans to stop minting the 1 cent coins as soon as that’s exhausted. The Trump administration hopes to save big bucks by phasing out the penny. Each one costs nearly 4 cents to produce, so the move is expected to…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:08 Trump Administration Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students 1:06 Trump Threatens New Tariffs Against Apple, European Union 1:41 Supreme Court Gives Trump Power To Fire Key…
From NPR. As the Trump administration has moved aggressively to silence campus criticism of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, international students across the country say they have had to face a difficult choice: continue protesting or step back. NPR spoke with two graduate students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government’s aggressive effort…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:16 House Passes Budget Bill By A Single Republican Vote 1:12 Trump Clashes With South African President At White House 2:12 Trump To…
From NPR. Some of Israel’s closest allies are harshly criticizing the country. The leaders of the UK, France and Canada are calling on Israel to end its latest military offensive in Gaza. The European Union is reconsidering its political and economic ties with Israel. But U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says such criticism is…
From NPR. Earlier this month, thousands of residents from border towns fled amidst the worst fighting between India and Pakistan in decades. After the two countries agreed to a truce, residents are returning to their homes, and wondering what their future will look like.
From NPR. Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem, under sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a Tuesday hearing, where she was asked to define "habeas corpus," incorrectly replied: "Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country." In reality, habeas corpus is a bedrock constitutional legal…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:18 Trump Warns House Republicans Against Not Supporting Budget Bill 1:21 Noem Gets Habeas Corpus Wrong 2:25 Judge Questions Government About Deportations 3:24…
From NPR. Even though President Biden insisted he was capable of serving and winning a second term, his inner circle went to great lengths to hide that he wasn’t. That’s according to a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson, which chronicles what they report was Biden’s cognitive decline and the efforts…
From NPR. NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson about their new book, "Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again." Host: Scott Detrow Executive Producer: Sami Yenigun Producer: Tyler Bartlam Editor: Courtney Dorning Videographer: Bronson Arcuri Engineer: Tiffany Viera Castro Video Editor: Grace…
From NPR. U.S.-funded clinics in Zambia offered free HIV/AIDS drugs to over 100,000 patients across the country. Public health experts say it was a great way to get healthcare to a lot of people for a low cost. The Trump Administration has dramatically scaled back U.S. foreign aid to align with its America first agenda,…
From NPR. President Trump suggested — without evidence — Monday that former President Joe Biden had delayed sharing his diagnosis of prostate cancer. Trump — who initially had been gracious after Biden first announced his diagnosis on Sunday, calling the news “very sad” — quickly pivoted on Monday to accusing Biden of hiding the information…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:18 Trump Suggests Biden Delayed Sharing His Diagnosis 1:13 Zelenskyy Awaits Word From Russia 2:08 Trump Meets With House Republicans 2:53 N.J. Congresswoman…
From NPR. What’s the environmental impact of AI? Editor’s Note: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are all financial supporters of NPR. Amazon also pays to distribute some of NPR’s content.
From NPR. At least two people were killed and 22 others were injured after a tall ship belonging to the Mexican Navy struck the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend. The boat, which arrived in New York on Thursday, was sailing as part of a training cruise to celebrate Mexico’s independence, and was scheduled to visit…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:03 Storms Kill At Least 28 In The U.S. 1:09 Biden Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer 1:26 Bessent Admits Tariffs May Raise Prices 2:33…
From NPR. Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Tom R. of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. You can play the Sunday Puzzle, too! Name a popular magazine. Rearrange its letters. Then add an O at the end and you’ll name a prominent subject in this magazine’s current issue. What magazine is it?…
From NPR. People going to the beach in Florida this year will need to watch out for record levels of smelly seaweed called sargassum. Researchers say there’s been a record amount of it in the Atlantic Ocean this year. It’s piling up on beaches, and it could turn away tourists. The seaweed has already been…
From NPR. A group of female free divers known for fishing in the frigid ocean waters off South Korea’s Jeju Island — and the adaptations that make their dives possible — have been the subject of research lately. When researchers asked the Haenyeos to dunk their faces in cold water, their heart rates dropped more…
From NPR. Israel’s military has dramatically intensified its campaign in Gaza, with airstrikes killing at least 300 Palestinians in the past three days, with President Trump still in the region. Israeli officials say the intense bombing is their final warning to Hamas, surrender or they will launch an expanded offensive in Gaza.
From NPR. Fluoride, a mineral that helps prevents tooth decay, will soon be banned from Florida’s public water systems under a bill signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week. DeSantis says the restrictions allow Floridians to choose whether they use fluoride. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:22 Trump Wraps His Trip To The Mideast 1:17 Ukrainian, Russian Officials Hold Talks 2:24 Testimony Continues In Combs’ Trial 3:25 DHS Seeks…
From NPR. President Trump is continuing to signal that he’s open to accepting a $400 million plane from the government of Qatar. It would serve as the president’s new Air Force One. Critics say it presents a host of security and ethical issues, and backlash is even coming from some of Trump’s fellow republicans, including…
From NPR. Olive Ridley turtles are being protected in an unconventional way in Indian villages like Velas — by inviting more tourists to come see them.
From NPR. Walmart says it has to raise prices — and the country’s largest retailer is pointing to President Trump’s tariffs as the culprit behind that decision. Executives say about two-thirds of Walmart’s goods sold in the U.S. are grown, made or assembled domestically. But the retailer still imports from dozens of other countries, especially…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:19 Trump Signals He’s Still Open To Qatar’s Plane 1:21 RFK Jr. Wants Less Money For HHS 2:19 Walmart Raising Prices 2:36 U.S.-Backed…
From NPR. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is teaming up with Palantir. The secretive tech firm behind military AI and other surveillance, is now building a real-time immigration database for the U.S. government. Former employees say it’s a warning sign of creeping authoritarianism.
From NPR. Federal scientists say that last month was the second warmest April on record, continuing a trend of near-record temperatures. April was 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than average, globally, compared to records going back to 1850. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that puts it second to April of last year —…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:17 Trump Meets With Syria’s Interim Leader 1:21 Zelenskyy Prepares For Talks With Putin 2:25 House Republicans Push To Finish Budget Bill 3:27…
From NPR. Poland strengthens its defense as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year. Poland, which shares a 500-mile border with Russia and Russian-ally Belarus is preparing to repel a possible invasion, including a plan to train every adult male in the country to be ready for war.
From NPR. President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia this morning — the start of a four-day trip to the region, his first official overseas trip as president in his second term. He was greeted with a lavish welcome that included an F-15 fighter jet escort to the airport and an escort to the king’s royal…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:16 Trump Arrives In Saudi Arabia 1:16 Diddy’s Trial Resumes Today 2:16 Hamas Frees 21-year-old Edan Alexander 3:17 Episcopal Church Quits Resettlement Program…
From NPR. Israel’s blockade on Gaza, now more than ten weeks long, has halted the entry of all food into Gaza as a pressure tactic against Hamas. Hunger and malnutrition is widespread, wheat flour is hard to come by, and some families are stretching their meager supplies by grinding dry goods into flour for bread.…
From NPR. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship orders this week. To date, every court to have considered Trump’s executive order banning birth right citizenship, issued on day one of his administration, has blocked it. But he has doggedly persisted in his contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, an idea widely…
From NPR. A rare brood of cicadas that comes like clockwork every 17 years has begun to emerge in the eastern half of the United States. For the first time since 2008, Brood XIV is back, emerging in Tennessee, North Carolina and Ohio, eventually stretching from Georgia to Massachusetts. Considered the second biggest of the…
From NPR. NPR’s “News Now” is a roundup of the top stories of the day in under five minutes. Click “Show More” for a list of today’s stories: 0:00 Today’s Top Stories 0:18 U.S., China Slash Tariffs 1:16 Trump Praised For Hostage’s Release 2:15 Qatar In Talks To Gift A New Air Force One 3:12…
From NPR. The recent birth of a female Sumatran tiger cub at a zoo in Bukittinggi, Indonesia, has boosted hopes for the critically endangered species. "The birth of Banun Kinantan gives us hope that future generations will also know what the Sumatran tiger is like," says Silvirawane Ria Putri, head of Bukittinggi’s conservation tourism division.…