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From NPR. These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help. Miranda Lacy and Harold Rogers became fast friends during their undergraduate years. They both shared their dreams with one another: Rogers wanted to use his education to become a psychotherapist, Lacy a social worker. So, they were delighted to…
From NPR. NPR’s resident astrophysicist Regina Barber loves sci-fi. And she has thoughts about the good and bad science in the sci-fi blockbuster "Project Hail Mary."
From NPR. The British government has blocked American rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, from entering the country. The government acted in response to heavy criticism Ye has faced for antisemitic comments and actions, including selling T-shirts on his website that featured swastikas. Ye has apologized for the comments and attributed them to bipolar disorder,…
From NPR. How do Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder think about the legacy of their hit show "Hacks," a comedy focused on inter-generational conflict? The stars spoke to "All Things Considered" host Ailsa Chang as the series comes to a close in its fifth and final season on HBO Max. Listen to the full interview…
From NPR. Roj is the last remaining detention camp in Syria under Kurdish control for the wives and children of ISIS fighters. There are about 3,000 detainees in the camp. Aid groups say more than 60% are children. They were either brought to Syria by their parents or born here after the militant group took…
From NPR. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes artificial intelligence, on balance, will help the workforce and society. AI was featured prominently in Dimon’s annual letter to shareholders, a highly anticipated letter to shareholders that covers a wide range of topics, including the firm’s performance, the impact of emerging technology and geopolitical risks. NPR’s Steve…
From NPR. The Artemis II crew is headed home after circling the moon yesterday, traveling farther than any other human space mission. As they began that trip back, the Artemis II crew observed an eclipse from space. The moon was in a location where it blocked the light of the sun, allowing them to see…
From NPR. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon releases a highly anticipated letter to shareholders every year that covers everything from the firm’s performance to the impact of emerging technology to geopolitical risks. One prominent topic in this year’s letter – released Monday – is the US-Israel war against Iran. NPR’s Steve Inskeep sat down with…
From NPR. President Trump issued new threats to Iran Tuesday morning, writing online that "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." He added, "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will." The president also continues to demand that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern…
From NPR. In 1934, Nazi archaeologists declared her bones proof of Aryan supremacy. Decades later, DNA told a very different story. She was a 9,000-year-old Mesolithic shaman. Dark-skinned, light-eyed and likely worshipped for 600 years after her death.
From NPR. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, has a financial stake in almost everything. Unlike many CEO’s, he says it’s his job to speak out on many things. This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders — a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to…
From NPR. Iran and the U.S. traded heated rhetoric on social media after President Trump used vulgar language while threatening to target more of Iran’s infrastructure if the country’s leaders don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. The official X account for Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations responded that Trump “seeks to…
From NPR. In northeastern Syria, a rocket casing lies in an open field after being intercepted midair. The debris is a reminder of how the conflict between Iran and Israel is reaching beyond their borders. An employee of the transport ministry says communities here risk being caught in the middle as tensions escalate between the…
From NPR. The most visited museum in the world last year was, once again, the Louvre, in Paris. Officials at the Louvre complain about overattendance these days. It’s been a top museum destination for decades and saw more than nine million visitors in 2025, according to a new international ranking from “The Art Newspaper.” Other…
From NPR. It has often been called Africa’s Venice, Makoko, a sprawling stilt community on Lagos’ waterfront. It’s home to more than 100,000 people, but almost 20,000 residents have now been forced out as authorities push ahead with plans to develop the city.
From NPR. National Security Correspondent Greg Myre tells Sources & Methods Host Mary Louise Kelly that the U.S. has repeatedly achieved quick military success in its wars in the Middle East. Strategic success? That’s another story. Listen to the episode on our channel.
From NPR. The FDA has approved another obesity pill, called Foundayo, from pharmaceutical maker Eli Lilly. Although Eli Lilly is the same company behind Zepbound, the blockbuster injectable obesity medicine, the company decided not to take Zepbound’s main ingredient and make it in pill form. Instead, the company developed a new ingredient: orforglipron. The pill…
From NPR. A fire hydrant, a manhole cover, a dumpster — these are fixtures of the urban streetscape. But an anonymous flower artist who goes by "Mr. Flower Fantastic" has turned these ordinary objects into artistic installations of extraordinary beauty.
From NPR. NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman talks with Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly about President Trump’s primetime address on the war in Iran. Watch the full episode on our channel.
From NPR. A key agency approved President Trump’s plan on Friday to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the White House’s East Wing once stood. The massive complex, which would be more than one-and-a-half times larger than the White House residence, is very controversial. The panel got more than 30,000 written comments on the plan, and…
From NPR. President Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out from the top job at the Justice Department. In a post online Thursday, Trump called Bondi a great American patriot and loyal friend who oversaw what he called a massive crackdown on crime. But Bondi faced bipartisan criticism for her handling of…
From NPR. More than 30 days after President Trump launched a war against Iran, he addressed the American people in a primetime address and finally made a case for the war. Host Mary Louise Kelly, NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre discuss the Trump’s vision for the next phase…
From NPR. NASA says the Artemis II mission to the moon is proceeding as scheduled, following yesterday’s launch of four astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center. The astronauts will travel around the moon and back on a mission lasting about 10 days. The journey will cover a half-million miles. Check out NPR News Now wherever…
From NPR. In his first formal address to the nation since starting the war with Iran, President Trump says the U.S. will finish its military mission there in the next few weeks. Trump didn’t say much new, repeating that Iran’s military has been destroyed and promising more bombing to come. The president said the closure…
From NPR. The edgy Israeli film “Yes,” which opened last week in select theaters in the U.S., takes a hard look at the trauma and drive for vengeance that swept over Israel after the Hamas attacks in 2023. In the starring role is one of the most provocative figures of Israel’s performance art scene, 41-year-old…
From NPR. It is the 50th anniversary of Apple’s founding, and the company’s products have made a tremendous impact on the world over the last half-century. Recently the company has also taken some flak over CEO Tim Cook’s close rapport with President Trump. Cook told Good Morning America a short time ago that he’s not…
From NPR. Demonstrators rallied in support of birthright citizenship outside the U.S. Supreme Court. President Trump was also in attendance during the oral arguments. Reporters: Ximena Bustillo/NPR, Anusha Mathur/NPR Producer: Keren Carrión/NPR
From NPR. President Trump said he’s strongly considering pulling the U.S. out of NATO in comments to "The Telegraph." Speaking on Fox News’ "Hannity" last night, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would have to "reexamine the value of NATO" once the war in Iran is over. Meanwhile, writing online this morning, Trump…
From NPR. In northeastern Syria, schools like this one have been turned into shelters as Kurdish families flee advancing Syrian government forces. Many have been displaced multiple times, as territory once controlled by Kurdish-led forces continues to shrink.
From NPR. A giant throne with a gold-painted toilet seat appeared in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Monday. Scores of people took turns posing for photos. The artwork is called "Throne Fit for a King" and critiques Trump’s focus on things like White House decor versus the economy. At the same time, the administration…
From NPR. We unpack the latest on Iran, Lebanon, troop movements in the region, and Iranian counterattacks. Then, Mary Louise Kelly and Greg Myre answer your questions about the latest news and their work on the national security beat, with a live Zoom audience of NPR supporters. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.org (mailto:sourcesandmethods@npr.org) NPR+ supporters hear…
From NPR. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case tomorrow on the future of birthright citizenship. The case stems from an executive order President Trump signed on Day 1 of his second term in office, aimed at immigrants who entered the country illegally. But experts say the case could have on all families —…
From NPR. The national average price of gasoline has risen above $4 a gallon, according to AAA — more than a dollar above prices before the start of the war in Iran, although prices have yet to hit their peaks from 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Prices vary around the country…
From NPR. President Trump is facing mounting problems, including voters’ views on the war in the Middle East and the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Congress and the president have not been able to work out a compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security, causing long lines at airports as TSA…
From NPR. NASA officials say preparations are going smoothly for a Wednesday launch attempt of the Artemis 2 mission, with the goal of sending astronauts around the moon for the first time since the 1970s. The four-person crew is in quarantine at Kennedy Space Center, where a 322-foot-tall rocket is being readied at the launch…
From NPR. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube. This could mean more viewers, longer run time, and potentially… more cursing.
From NPR. NPR International Correspondent Aya Batrawy explains to Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly why winding down the war in Iran is likely to be very complicated. #sourcesandmethods
From NPR. It was an extremely warm winter in the Western United States, with multiple states setting new records this year. The Lower 48 states were nearly five degrees Fahrenheit hotter this winter, compared to the country’s average winter during the 20th century, according to NOAA. Nine states had their warmest winters ever recorded, going…
From NPR. Iranian missile fire has killed four Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Palestinians do not have the same protections that Israelis have from incoming missiles.
From NPR. President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court? The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, enacted after the Civil War, was aimed at reversing the Supreme Court’s infamous Dred Scott decision, a ruling that declared Black people, enslaved…