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From NPR. What does Hungarian president Viktor Orban’s loss tell us about the rise of authoritarianism? NPR’s Berlin Correspondent Rob Schmitz tells Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly it may not be what you think.
From NPR. The Smithsonian Zoo in Washington, D.C., says it will introduce a baby asian elephant calf to the public next Wednesday, in honor of Earth Day. The baby female, named Linh Mai, was born on Feb. 2. Zoo keepers have kept her compound closed to the public for privacy. They say Linh Mai’s mother…
From NPR. As the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx once oversaw the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). As the Trump administration’s foreign aid strategy takes shape, she spoke with NPR’s Juana Summers about the future of PEPFAR — and a possible future without it.
From NPR. In Sri Lanka, Buddhists and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday while a war thousands of miles away is making itself felt.
From NPR. When Zohran Mamdani ran for mayor of New York City, much of the Democratic party establishment dismissed him, skeptical of his brand of democratic socialism. Mamdani recently marked his first 100 days as mayor of New York City. NPR anchor Leila Fadel asked the 34-year-old mayor if the Democratic establishment has included him…
From NPR. 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of locations around the U.S. in the coming months — part of an overhaul by its parent company, based in Japan, as the retailer is trying to figure out how to stay profitable in North America. The chain began in Texas, but it’s been losing money in the…
From NPR. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently marked his first 100 days in office. In that time, he’s met and spoken with President Trump on a few different occasions. In an interview with NPR anchor Leila Fadel, Mamdani describes his relationship with the President, where they’ve found common ground and why it’s essential…
From NPR. A federal panel has approved of President Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot “victory arch” on the National Mall. The monument would be the largest of its kind in the world. The project’s lead designer noted the arch would stand 250 feet high to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration…
From NPR. Through the first 100 days of his time as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has been focused on “pothole politics” — a blend of high-level legislative wins and intense focus on delivering the everyday essential services that keep the city running. The 34-year-old mayor has delivered on progressive campaign promises from…
From NPR. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently marked his first 100 days in office. In an interview with NPR anchor Leila Fadel, Mamdani explains why he remains unbothered by critics across the political spectrum who are skeptical of his brand of democratic socialism. You can hear New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani talk…
From NPR. No fighting, no peace, no oil. NPR’s Greg Myre breaks down what needs to happen before the U.S. and Iran can make the ceasefire permanent with Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly.
From NPR. President Trump is threatening NATO — again. NATO — is bracing for divorce. Can the transatlantic relationship be saved? Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR National Security correspondent Greg Myre and NPR International Correspondent Rob Schmitz about how the war with Iran is affecting the U.S. alliance with Europe. Rob also opens his reporter’s notebook…
From NPR. A federal jury in New York has reached a verdict in the antitrust trial involving Live Nation and dozens of states: It finds the live entertainment company operated a monopoly over concert venues and overcharged ticket buyers. The jury’s decision is a victory for dozens of states, which accused Live Nation of controlling…
From NPR. A new analysis of the site Polymarket shows that one trader made more than $300,000 betting on former President Biden’s pardons. Legal experts say it appears to have been a person with insider information. Most of the profits discovered by the French analytics firm Bubblemaps came from a winning streak of bets placed…
From NPR. It’s been one week since the Israeli military carried out around 100 strikes across Lebanon in ten minutes. Many hit densely populated residential areas in central Beirut. The strikes killed more than 350 people, according to Lebanese officials, making it the deadliest day of this war that started in early March. Now, one…
From NPR. NPR visited a unique Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria, where the ethnic minority broke away from regime control more than a decade ago to form a multi-ethnic, secular, autonomous territory but is now faced with integrating into a new Syria still taking shape after the regime was toppled in 2024.
From NPR. Members of the far-right extremist groups known as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are celebrating after the Department of Justice moved to vacate their convictions for seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The attack left 140 police officers injured. Most of the defendants received full…
From NPR. President Trump says he thinks the war with Iran could soon come to an end. His comments come as there are reports that the U.S. and Iran could hold a second round of peace talks. This also comes as both the U.S. and Iran have effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off…
From NPR. Comedian Dave Chappelle says he resents that the Republican party weaponized the controversial jokes he’s made about transgender people. NPR’s Michel Martin asked Chappelle whether his large platform means he thinks differently about his responsibility to his audience, his community, and his art. She also asked him whether he thinks President Trump is…
From NPR. Comedian Dave Chappelle says performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in 2025 felt like the right thing to do. NPR’s Michel Martin asked Chappelle why he decided to go, in spite of having refused earlier invitations because of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. You can hear comedian Dave Chappelle talk more about…
From NPR. Why did NPR’s Michel Martin want to talk with Dave Chappelle? It’s true that Chappelle’s Show, his sketch comedy show that ran on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2006, was one of those shows that you had to watch if you wanted to know what the culture was up to. And it’s also…
From NPR. The duel blockades have limited the number of ships passing through the strait to just two in the past day, according to ship-tracking firms and media reports. Iran’s closure of the strait has been in effect for weeks, though it allowed the passage of a small number of ships considered friendly or at…
From NPR. Two members of Congress say they’ll resign, following allegations of sexual misconduct: Texas Republican Tony Gonzales and California Democrat Eric Swalwell, who’s also announced he’s suspending his campaign for governor of California. NPR has not independently verified the allegations against Swalwell, who’s been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, and Swalwell has…
From NPR. There’s keeping a low profile and then there’s author James Wolff. Not his real name. It’s a pseudonym. James Wolff had a career as a British intelligence officer. Now, he writes about them. His latest espionage novel is called Spies and Other Gods and it’s chock full of spies, people pretending to be spies, secret…
From NPR. There’s keeping a low profile and then there’s author James Wolff. Not his real name. It’s a pseudonym. James Wolff had a career as a British intelligence officer. Now, he writes about them. His latest espionage novel is called Spies and Other Gods and it’s chock full of spies, people pretending to be spies, secret…
From NPR. Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. are set to meet in Washington to discuss a ceasefire, but at a Hezbollah rally in downtown Beirut Saturday, supporters filled the streets for blocks, waving flags chanting against negotiations. Correspondent: Lauren Frayer/NPR Videographers: Lauren Frayer/NPR & Jawad Rizkallah for NPR Producer: Catie Dull/NPR —————————————————— Follow…
From NPR. The longtime prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, conceded defeat Sunday — less than three hours after the polls had closed — to his rival, Peter Magyar, and his Tisza party. Speaking to supporters, the outgoing leader said he had “congratulated the victorious party.” Addressing a crowd of thousands on the banks of…
From NPR. Pope Leo, the first American pope, has responded to a direct personal attack by President Trump, saying he’ll continue to speak out against war and promote peace. Leo spoke with reporters after Trump attacked him in a lengthy social media post and then in comments to journalists on Sunday night, saying said Leo…
From NPR. Data brokers buy up huge amounts of information from cell phones and browsers to sell for targeted advertising. But the government, including ICE, also buys the data.
From NPR. How did Israel take news of a U.S. ceasefire in the war with Iran? NPR’s Daniel Estrin shares his reporting with Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly. Host: Mary Louise Kelly/NPR Producer: Brianna Scott/NPR Listen to the episode on our channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZT43tyWK84&list=PLp-wXwmbv3z9sRmhn8nxahiPxnz0bw217 —————————————————— Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npr/ •…
From NPR. Two long-awaited baby eaglets have hatched in a nest east of Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of fans from around the world watched on a livestream. The bald eagles — Jackie and Shadow — have become internet-famous over the last few years as a camera hoisted high in a towering pine has beamed…
From NPR. Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart have spent five seasons getting to know each other as co-stars on HBO Max’s "Hacks." Their characters have evolved — and so have they. They spoke to "All Things Considered" host Ailsa Chang ahead of the show’s fifth and final season. Host: @Ailsa(dot)chang • Ailsa Chang/NPR Producers: Mia…
From NPR. Nearly six weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran, there’s a fragile ceasefire in place. NPR’s Pentagon correspondent, Tom Bowman, tells host Mary Louise Kelly why his sources think the U.S. backed away from the brink. Host: Mary Louise Kelly/NPR Producer: Brianna Scott/NPR Listen to the episode on our…
From NPR. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is officially launching its new National Fraud Enforcement Division. He says the focus is on prosecuting fraud in taxpayer programs, such as in health care and food benefits, and that the Trump administration won’t spare any resources in the Justice Department’s effort to…
From NPR. In Lagos, Nigeria, a vibrant twice-yearly festival rooted in Brazilian carnival traditions celebrates the cultural heritage of those who returned from the transatlantic slave trade. About 5 million enslaved Africans were taken to the then-Portuguese colony. Thousands then returned to the African continent, including the maternal ancestors of NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, who brings…
From NPR. In Beirut, hundreds of tents fill a soccer stadium. Nearly 1 in 5 people have been displaced, fleeing from Israeli attacks in the past few weeks. Correspondent: Lauren Frayer/NPR Producers: Jawad Rizkallah for NPR, Claire Harbage and Courtney Theophin/NPR —————————————————— Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npr/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@npr • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPR
From NPR. First lady Melania Trump gave a surprise statement Thursday denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein. They appear together in a group photo from 2000, but Trump decries what she says are "fake images and statements" about herself and the deceased, convicted sex offender. She also urged Congress to hold hearings on the Epstein…
From NPR. The Committee to Protect Journalists says Israeli airstrikes have killed three journalists in Lebanon and Gaza. One of the journalists in Lebanon worked for a Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet, while another reported for Al Jazeera in Gaza. Al Jazeera says its correspondent, Mohammed Wishah, is the 11th journalist from the network to be killed…
From NPR. The House Oversight Committee says the deposition of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been postponed. The panel planned to discuss her role in overseeing the release of the Epstein files. President Trump announced last week that Bondi was out from the top job at the Justice Department. In a letter, lawyers…
From NPR. At the 11th-hour, with President Trump’s self-imposed deadline looming, the United States and Iran entered into a truce. Will it hold? Is the war over? What’s the way ahead? Host Mary Louise Kelly, NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR International Correspondent Daniel Estrin walk through where things stand from the point of…