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From NPR. Rahm Emanuel served as a member of Congress, President Obama’s chief of staff, mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan. Now he’s considering a run for president. He sat down for an NPR video interview in Washington, DC Tuesday. Asked what advice he has for democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections,…
From NPR. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says her swing state is preparing for Trump administration efforts to disrupt voting in 2026 and 2028. In an NPR interview, Whitmer did not accuse the administration of specific plans to interfere. But, she said, “It would be a mistake to assume that they’re not going to,” and said…
From NPR. Rahm Emanuel has been a fixture in Democratic Party politics for more than thirty years — serving as a member of Congress, President Obama’s chief of staff, mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan. He is now exploring a campaign for the presidency, an effort that seems designed to challenge some orthodoxies of…
From NPR. President Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, today. He’s faced heavy criticism from European allies about his demands for control of Greenland. Trump told the gathering this morning that he’s seeking to negotiate over the ownership of Greenland — but that he won’t “use force.” Trump continued to insist…
From NPR. In a new nationwide survey by NPR/Ipsos, 61% of respondents said that the U.S. should be a moral leader, but only 39% say it actually is one. That latter figure is sharply down from 60% in 2017 in a similar survey of American attitudes.
From NPR. President Trump continues to demand control of Greenland after he criticized Norway over the weekend for not giving him the Nobel Peace Prize last year. Overnight, Trump posted screenshots of private messages between him and the leaders of NATO and France online. In one, French President Emmanuel Macron said simply, "I do not…
From NPR. There are more questions about the tactics used by ICE in Minnesota to detain people. On Sunday, federal agents broke down the door of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, a U.S. citizen, then led him outside his home in his underwear in the snow and subfreezing temperatures, according to his family and videos reviewed by…
From NPR. Spain continues to mourn the victims of Sunday’s deadly train derailment and collision — at least 41 people were killed in the catastrophe. Dozens of others were wounded. The crash took place at 7:45 p.m. Sunday when the tail end of a train carrying 289 passengers en route to Madrid went off the…
From NPR. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is beginning her eighth and final year as governor. She is term-limited and not currently a candidate for anything, though she is often mentioned as a presidential contender. Last year, former first lady Michelle Obama said to voters in a public event, “You are not ready” to elect a…
From NPR. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sat down with NPR’s Morning Edition for an interview during her visit to the Detroit Auto Show. In her chat with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, she discussed the effects of tariffs on U.S. automakers, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president. —————————————————— Follow NPR elsewhere,…
From NPR. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sat down with NPR’s Morning Edition for an interview during her visit to the Detroit Auto Show. In her chat with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, she discussed the effects of tariffs on U.S. automakers, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president. —————————————————— Follow NPR elsewhere,…
From NPR. If you want to eat more veggies, these three culinary tricks can help, according to chef Roy Choi: Prep your veggies like they do in restaurants, get to know your aromatic combos, and make homemade sauces and condiments. Choi and Life Kit’s Marielle Segarra nerd out about aromatics, herbs (fresh vs. dried), how…
From NPR. Financial advisor Matt Pitcher coaches lottery winners. He says even if you never win, you need these life lessons.
From NPR. President Trump has signed legislation that will allow schools to serve whole milk to children, alongside low-fat and fat-free alternatives. The law reverses an Obama-era policy blocking whole and 2% milk from schools. The 2012 law was associated with slowing obesity rate in children.
From NPR. For the first 40 years of her career, Jodie Foster only worked with one woman director. Foster, herself a director, speaks with Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about her decision to collaborate with female directors for her last four acting projects, including her first lead role in French, for Rebecca Zlotowski’s ‘A Private…
From NPR. This letter writer asked her mom what name she wanted to go by as a grandmother. Then, she hated the answer. Is she stuck with it? Sahaj Kaur Kohli, therapist, author and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, and Bob Bordone, senior fellow at Harvard Law School, and author of "Conflict Resilience:…
From NPR. Flooding in South Africa has forced hundreds of people to evacuate Kruger National Park, a popular tourist attraction. Many of those evacuated were taken out by helicopter after days of heavy rains. The world-famous park, popular with international tourists, has also suspended day visitors. Aerial videos show fast-running water and camp buildings and…
From NPR. The Trump administration reversed course this week on plans to slash roughly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs nationwide. The money had been cut off late Tuesday without warning, sending shockwaves through a segment of the country’s patchwork system of public health agencies and programs that rely on grant…
From NPR. Rights groups say hundreds of Iranians have been killed in the government crackdown on the protests in Iran. Trump has warned he may hit Iran “very hard” for the violence against protesters.
From NPR. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump, a move opposed by the Nobel committee. In a social media post, Trump wrote, quote, “María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” Trump…
From NPR. Jodie Foster is fluent in French, which she first learned as a child and used in minor roles over her six-decade career. She speaks with Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about her first lead role in French, for Rebecca Zlotowski’s ‘A Private Life’ (‘Vie privée’).
From NPR. National park passes may no longer be valid if they’re defaced or altered. The policy shift follows backlash over President Trump’s image on the card. The America the Beautiful pass features side-by-side portraits of George Washington and President Trump. Some park-goers have responded by covering Trump’s face with protest stickers. The Center for…
From NPR. Immediately after the U.S. seized Nicolás Maduro, videos appeared on social media showing Venezuelans celebrating his capture. Many of those videos were fake, generated by artificial intelligence. And as NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel reports, they were just the start of a flood of AI content around Venezuela.
From NPR. Public libraries around the country are releasing their lists of their most popular books of the year. One of the most popular was Kirsten Hannah’s “The Women,” which came out last year and is about a U.S. Army nurse who serves in Vietnam. Other top books included Rebecca Yarros’ “romantasy” Empyrean series, about…
From NPR. Celebrating the new year in the Indian port city of Mumbai has its quirks. An old man, or Pappanji, dots the streets, from the slums to the gentrified neighborhoods of Mumbai.
From NPR. Across the globe, cities are welcoming 2026 in style. From Sydney to Dubai, Taipei to Nairobi, fireworks displays marked the start of the New Year.
From NPR. Iran’s leaders are facing protests this week over the state of the country’s economy. The country has struggled under sanctions for more than a decade, the local currency — the rial — has plummeted, inflation is running over 40%, and the government recently published a draft of the budget that predicted the real…
From NPR. President Trump says the U.S. military has targeted a dock in Venezuela, where he claims drugs were being loaded onto boats, marking an escalation in the administration’s pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government. Trump was about to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he confirmed to reporters that the U.S. had…
From NPR. President Trump is expected to talk with Israel’s prime minister about a proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza today. Meanwhile, Trump also says he’s making progress in talks to end the war with Russia. He spoke with leaders of the EU and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. Zelenskyy…
From NPR. Baking cookbooks saw a boom in 2025, with an 80% growth over the past 12 months. That’s bucking a trend in cookbooks, which saw overall sales down this year. Brenna Connor, who analyzes the U.S. book market for the research company Circana, said the double-digit growth was a surprise. Instead of going to…
From NPR. Baking cookbooks saw a boom in 2025, with an 80% growth over the past 12 months. That’s bucking a trend in cookbooks, which saw overall sales down this year. Brenna Connor, who analyzes the U.S. book market for the research company Circana, said the double-digit growth was a surprise. Instead of going to…
From NPR. Two similar murals have appeared in London this week, one of which the mysterious street artist Banksy has claimed as his own. The artwork depicts two children lying on their backs in coats, hats and boots. One child has their hands in their pockets. The other points a finger skywards. Banksy posted two…
From NPR. An ancient historical site stretching to the time of the Bible is at the center of a new battle for land in the occupied West Bank. Israel is seizing the area to turn it into a tourist site aimed at Jewish settlers. It’s the largest ever Israeli expropriation of archaeological ruins in the…
From NPR. Federal regulators have approved a pill version of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy, which is currently only available as an injection. The pills could hit the market by early next year. Meanwhile, injectable GLP-1 weight loss drugs have transformed obesity care, but they don’t work for everyone. Roughly half of those who…
From NPR. Smog is blanketing parts of South Asia, including the Indian capital New Delhi. As NPR’s Diaa Hadid reports — it’s making people sick, and has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack.
From NPR. The announcement came just minutes after the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency decision blocking President Trump’s deployment of troops to Chicago. The court ruled 6-3 against President Trump Tuesday, one of only a handful of times the conservative court has ruled against the president on the emergency docket this term. This ruling…