As Trump visits Beijing, an LA-area mayor admits to acting as an agent for China May 14, 2026 Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign a...
A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise May 14, 2026 A hearing system that monitors brain waves could help people with hearing loss communicate in noisy environments. (Image credit: Matteo Fari...
War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math May 13, 2026 Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. studen...
Some Minneapolis donors have moved on. The immigrants waiting for help haven't May 13, 2026 During Operation Metro Surge, mutual aid efforts raised millions of dollars. But with most agents gone and increasing fatigue from the commu...
She spent a year using AI to do almost everything. Here's what she learned May 12, 2026 Tech writer Joanna Stern used AI to read medical results, respond to texts and serve as her therapist. She says her emotional connection to ...
Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more May 12, 2026 Rising gasoline prices pushed inflation to its highest level in almost three years in April. Consumer prices were up 3.8% from a year ago. ...
Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation May 12, 2026 Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war ...
The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown May 12, 2026 New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have ...
Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran May 11, 2026 Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan) from NPR Topics: News https://ift.tt/KJ34b...
'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' chief steps down as bold goals yield to tough realities May 11, 2026 Atlanta Journal-Constitution next month. Morse had aimed to achieve 500,000 paying digital subscribers by the end of 2026. He now says the ...
Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point May 11, 2026 Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected l...
Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out May 10, 2026 Lord of the Flies adaptation.'/> As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an is...
Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream May 10, 2026 In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch. (Image credit: Ri...
Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you May 09, 2026 A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. ...
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work May 09, 2026 Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed marin...
The U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage May 08, 2026 The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes. (Ima...
U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus May 08, 2026 The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that star...
Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points May 08, 2026 From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as te...
Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism May 07, 2026 Iran is reviewing the Trump administration's latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV...
Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem May 07, 2026 The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says ships can now pass through the Strait of Hormuz May 06, 2026 Iran's Revolutionary Guard says safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be provided after President Trump said he was pausing a U...
Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked May 06, 2026 NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sp...
A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know May 06, 2026 Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work. (Image cr...
If you are struggling to make ends meet, NPR wants to hear from you May 05, 2026 With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping. (Image c...
SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries May 05, 2026 The Supreme Court temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone. And, Indiana's primaries will test President Trump'...
U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire May 05, 2026 The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even...