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From NPR. The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes against Iran with the goal of toppling the regime, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Israel and a U.S. naval base in Bahrain. An Iranian official said all Israeli and U.S. interests in the region were…
From NPR. In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, Governor Kevin Stitt (R-OK) criticized a signature of recent administrations, especially Trump’s: tearing up the work of earlier administrations. He singled out a wind power project in Rhode Island that was canceled by the Trump administration. “They did everything right. They’ve been working on it for…
From NPR. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt leads a state that gave President Trump 66% of the vote in 2024. He is also charting his own course, and has publicly differed with the president on multiple occasions this year. Most elected Republicans have avoided direct criticism of the president. Republicans in Congress have voted for his…
From NPR. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma says his state would be devastated if people without legal status suddenly disappeared. Stitt says he supports issuing work visas to people without legal status who are currently employed. In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, Stitt says his constituents have told him “‘Governor, Trump won. He…
From NPR. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt leads a state that gave President Trump 66% of the vote in 2024. He is also charting his own course, and has publicly differed with the president on multiple occasions this year. Most elected Republicans have avoided direct criticism of the president. Republicans in Congress have voted for his…
From NPR. In his new memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry,” Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom writes of his split-screen reality growing up. He was the child of a single mother, a latchkey kid who subsisted on bowls of mac and cheese. But his father was a close friend of the ultra-wealthy Getty family, and…
From NPR. President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night hit familiar notes on immigration and culture, but largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about. NPR’s Domenico Montanaro has these highlights.
From NPR. Gavin Newsom is in his final year as governor of California, but lately, he’s been touring the country to energize voters ahead of the midterm elections. “I think it’s really important for the Democratic Party not to give up on red states and rural parts of the country,” he tells NPR at an…
From NPR. California Governor Gavin Newsom is widely considered a potential presidential candidate for 2028, and he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a White House run. He sees himself as a leader of the Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump, both with his policies and his all-caps posts on social media mocking the president.…
From NPR. New York City was blanketed with around 16 – 19 inches of snow across most of the city…just days after snow from the previous storm finally started to melt. NPR talked to some of the city’s heartiest residents, who ventured out into the streets.
From NPR. This is how an errand for a 12-year-old immigrant in Minneapolis became an underground operation.
From NPR. The widescreen movie format created by Paramount Pictures in the 1950s is finding its way back onto modern screens, and NPR’s Mandalit Del Barco has her popcorn ready.
From NPR. NPR’s team in Milan — Becky Sullivan, Pien Huang, Brian Mann and Rachel Treisman — and pop culture correspondent Linda Holmes look back on the breakout stars, biggest upsets and weirdest moments of the Games. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First…
From NPR. Ben Ogden made history when he won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Then he teamed up with his friend and fellow competitor Gus Schumacher for another silver at the Games. A Martínez caught up with Gus and Ben as they looked back on the highs and lows of the Milan Cortina Olympics…
From NPR. Erin Jackson may have finished just off the podium at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics but the flag bearer for the U.S. and speed skating icon reflected back on the games with pride. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games”…
From NPR. Age can be an advantage. At least that’s Nick Baumgartner’s perspective. The 44-year-old snowboarder didn’t medal at the 2026 Olympics but has become a viral sensation thanks to the same things that make him an excellent Olympic snowboarder: his experience, his preparation and his relaxed attitude. NPR is bringing you the latest from…
From NPR. The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been the most widespread Games in history because of that travel and transportation are a defining part of the experience.
From NPR. Here’s how Jonathan Haidt sparked a movement to ban kids from social media.
From NPR. Alysa Liu completed an “unbelievable” comeback by winning the gold medal in women’s figure skating. All the while, U.S. women’s hockey also claimed gold in a thrilling sudden-death overtime against their Canadian rivals. All this and everyone’s favorite buzzing: Olympic drones. Join correspondents Rachel Treisman, Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann as they chat…
From NPR. Which sport has the greatest athletes? It might not be the one you think if you’re using VO2 max as your measure of fitness. NPR Science Correspondent Jonathan Lambert spoke with A Martínez to teach him all about VO2 max: what it is, how to raise yours and why athletes from a surprising…
From NPR. When most people receive an award, they like to show it off. Imagine you win an Olympic GOLD medal – it’d likely be on full display. But one Olympic icon says he wants nothing to do with his medals. A Martínez speaks with figure skating legend Scott Hamilton about what he did with…
From NPR. Carnival and award seasons collide as Brazil roots for its Oscar-nominated film, The Secret Agent.
From NPR. Jordan Stolz continued his hot streak Thursday, taking silver in the men’s long track 1500m race, and Quinn Hughes kept the U.S. men’s hockey team’s golden dreams alive with a goal in sudden-death overtime. Plus, a preview of U.S. women’s hockey from Sports Correspondent Becky Sullivan. General Assignment Reporter Juliana Kim explains what’s…
From NPR. Some Olympians keep their gold medals safe and sound at home. Others wear them at events, but Scott Hamilton says he “got rid of that” as soon as he could. Why? The Olympic champion told A Martínez it was all about moving forward with his life. NPR is bringing you the latest from…
From NPR. What’s the greatest Olympic movie of all time? Well, it depends on whether you like movies based on a true story, like “Cool Runnings” or “Miracle,” or whether you’re more of a comedy fan who prefers “Blades of Glory.” Either way, producer Marc Rivers sat down with A Martínez to talk through the…
From NPR. Mikaela Shiffrin cements her legacy as the GOAT with a gold in slalom. NPR’s Rachel Treisman breaks down the “Blade Angels” — Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito — who got mixed results in the first half of women’s figure skating. Brian Mann explains the most grueling sport you’ve never seen: ski…
From NPR. Ski mountaineering is the newest sport at the Olympics, and it’s a grueling one. NPR’s Brian Mann explains “skimo” and why it might be the most exciting sport you’ve never seen. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games” with host…
From NPR. What exactly causes the most promising Olympic athletes to fall short of their expected place? Sometimes it’s just the yips. NPR’s Brian Mann spoke with sports psychologists and experts about the yips and the twisties and why they cause even the best athletes to underperform. NPR is bringing you the latest from the…
From NPR. At the Olympics last night, two U.S. moms, both in their 40s, rocketed their way to gold and bronze medals in a bobsled race. For Elana Meyers Taylor, this was her first gold medal, and it came in her fifth Winter Games.
From NPR. A Martínez and the host of NPR’s “Short Wave” podcast, Emily Kwong, discuss the science behind figure skating. Watch full episodes of our Olympics podcast “Up First Winter Games” on our channel.
From NPR. The deep freeze that recently gripped much of the country created some of the best conditions in decades for a sport you will not see at the Winter Olympics — ice boating.
From NPR. Elana Meyers Taylor won gold in bobsled, tying Bonnie Blair’s record for most Winter Olympics medals for an American woman. National Desk Correspondent Brian Mann breaks down the yips and why some Olympic athletes are falling short of their medal potential. If you’ve ever watched curling and thought “I could do that,” NPR’s…
From NPR. Even if they don’t crash, athletes who participate in sliding sports like bobsled, luge and skeleton are at risk of injuring their brains. Sled head is a little-known phenomenon where sliding athletes sustain microconcussions thanks to the speed and relatively bouncy ride they take down the track. Emily Kwong, host of “Short Wave,”…
From NPR. The cheating and cussing scandal that rocked the curling world. A report on the sustainability — or lack thereof — at the 2026 Olympic Games. Plus, there’s a little-known head injury risk with sliding sports, including skeleton, bobsleigh and luge. Join host A Martínez along with NPR’s Pien Huang, Ruth Sherlock and Emily…
From NPR. Was the Quad God’s fall from heaven inevitable? What was it like inside the arena when Ilia Malinin fell? How does figure skating judging work anyway? Who’s in love at the Olympics? Join host A Martínez along with NPR’s Rachel Treisman, Oregon Public Radio’s Lillian Karabaic and WGBH’s Edgar B. Herwick III for…
From NPR. Nike’s battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
From NPR. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are the stories of a few the power couples at the Olympics this year. Watch full episodes of our Olympics podcast “Up First Winter Games” on our channel. Subscribe to Rachel Treisman’s behind-the-scenes newsletter as she covers the Olympics at npr.org/thewintergames
From NPR. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are the stories of a few the power couples at the Olympics this year. Watch full episodes of our Olympics podcast “Up First Winter Games” on our channel. Subscribe to Rachel Treisman’s behind-the-scenes newsletter as she covers the Olympics at npr.org/thewintergames
From NPR. As men’s figure skating draws to a thrilling conclusion for Ilia Malinin, we also look at Chloe Kim’s third consecutive medal for snowboarding and Jessie Diggins’ heroic cross-country skiing bronze. Plus: the secret power behind the U.S. women’s hockey team — their shared college background. NPR is bringing you the latest from the…
From NPR. As men’s figure skating draws to a thrilling conclusion for Ilia Malinin, we also look at Chloe Kim’s third consecutive medal for snowboarding and Jessie Diggins’ heroic cross-country skiing bronze. Plus: the secret power behind the U.S. women’s hockey team — their shared college background. NPR is bringing you the latest from the…
From NPR. How can you use AI to help save a species? MIT professor Sara Beery explains how using AI with millions of wildlife photos from citizen scientists worldwide can tackle real-world challenges in conservation.
From NPR. How can you use AI to help save a species? MIT professor Sara Beery explains how using AI with millions of wildlife photos from citizen scientists worldwide can tackle real-world challenges in conservation.
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games.” Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton joined A Martinez on NPR’s Up First Winter Games to talk about this year’s skating phenom Ilia Malinin. In the wide-ranging interview, Hamilton talked about his own history…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games.” Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton joined A Martínez on NPR’s Up First Winter Games to talk about this year’s skating phenom Ilia Malinin. In the wide-ranging interview, Hamilton talked about his own history…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with Up First Winter Games. Join host A Martínez and NPR’s Rachel Treisman as they talk about Olympic events from days gone by. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/eihRmhd3u_c 🔔 Subscribe and never miss an episode: bit.ly/4oVAImb 🔔…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with Up First Winter Games. Join host A Martínez and NPR’s Rachel Treisman as they talk about Olympic events from days gone by. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/eihRmhd3u_c 🔔 Subscribe and never miss an episode: bit.ly/4oVAImb 🔔…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games.” Join host A Martínez along with NPR’s Pien Huang to catch us up on all-things-speed-skating, including speed skating phenom Jordan Stolz gold medal performance in the 1,000 meters — and setting a new…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina with “Up First Winter Games.” Join host A Martínez along with NPR’s Pien Huang to catch us up on all-things-speed-skating, including speed skating phenom Jordan Stolz gold medal performance in the 1,000 meters — and setting a new…
From NPR. A trial was about to launch for a vaccine to combat the HIV virus. If successful, it would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.
From NPR. Jakarta is overcrowded, polluted, and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea. So the government decided to build a futuristic, green new capital on the island of Borneo. Despite concerns from environmental groups and Indigenous communities, the project is now nearly four years into construction, and local officials say plans are on track for…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez and Rolando Arrieta — a former competitive speedskater himself — as they dive into the gateway to speedskating on ice: inline speedskating. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/7qXEh-3HJXg 🔔 Subscribe and never miss an…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez and NPR national desk correspondent Brian Mann as they talk about Ben Ogden’s gold medal performance to end a 50-year drought for U.S. men in cross-country skiing and, looking ahead, whether Jessie Diggins can…
From NPR. NPR is bringing you the latest from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez along with NPR sports correspondent Becky Sullivan as they break down the U.S. women’s hockey team’s stunning victory over Canada. NPR national desk correspondent Brian Mann talks about Ben Ogden’s performance to end a…
From NPR. As U.S. Olympians arrived in Milan, one of athletes’ first and most anticipated stops was the Team USA Welcome Experience.
From NPR. In winter, the water inside evergreen trees should freeze. But that doesn’t happen. Why?
From NPR. Ski mountaineering may be a new sport in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, but its origins go back more than a century in the Alps. Here’s what you need to know.
From NPR. A record 71,000 people were held in immigration detention centers across the United States last month. That’s according to the most recent statistics released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. There were around 40,000 at the beginning of the Trump administration. Of the current detainees, 74% have no criminal conviction — and almost…
From NPR. The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and NPR is bringing you the latest from Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez and the host of NPR’s “Short Wave” podcast, Emily Kwong, as they break down the physics behind “Quad God” Ilia Malinin’s quadruple axels. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss an episode:…
From NPR. The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and NPR is bringing you the latest from Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez and Member station WUNC producer Josh Sullivan as they walk us through who and what to look for as women’s snowboarding gets underway. 🔔 Subscribe and never miss an episode:…
From NPR. The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and NPR is bringing you the latest from Milan and Cortina. Join host A Martínez along with NPR reporter Rachel Treisman as they break down the couples of ice dancing. Member station WUNC producer Josh Sullivan tells us who and what to look for as…