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A Southern California man has created a system which translates cars passing on Interstates in California into soothing music.
The U.S. military has been in Iraq for much of the past 35 years. A low-key ceremony Wednesday marked the formal departure of U.S. forces at a time when Iraq is still facing an uncertain future.
The Golden State Valkyries lead their playoff series 1-0 after the heroics of Gabby Williams. The former UConn star has one of the WNBA's latest expansion teams playing with incredible team chemistry.
Against the backdrop of an unpopular war in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a "State of the Force" speech announcing new autonomous warfare initiatives and leaned on culture war flashpoints.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with journalist Alexandra Robbins about the role the Greek systems play in causing harm on college campuses, and what they should be doing to keep students safe.
The Cowboy State runs on diesel, and is facing some of the highest prices in America for it.
Meta's AI Assistant has been downloaded millions of times. It could change the way we experience the internet, it'll just need a whole lot of your personal data first.
Israel says a FlyDubai co-pilot tried to crash plane full of Israelis after stabbing the captain in the cockpit.
Documentarian John Wilson, known for his HBO show How To with John Wilson, is out with his first feature length documentary on what might seem like a rather dense subject: The History of Concrete.
A contest is giving Massachusetts residents a chance to become the new voice of Boston Logan International Airport. With thousands of entries, the competition is wicked steep.
The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.
Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
The Trump administration has taken government equity stakes in more than three dozen private companies.
Very soon, Social Security may not have enough money to make full payments to retirees. Very soon. Like by 2032, just six years from now. So what are we gonna do about it? Today on the show, we look at some of the most talked about possible solutions; and exactly whose wallets we’ll have to rifle through to find the money to pay for each. Then we’ll run the options by the Social Security Administration's former Chief Actuary. The guy Congress used to call to crunch numbers and give them the bottom line. Read: - Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life - Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletter- Our weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: - Instagram- TikTok- YouTube- FacebookSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo, it was produced by James Sneed, and edited by Marianne McCune. Sierra Juarez is our fact-checker, and Annlie Huang & Robert Rodriguez engineered the show. Alex Goldmark is the executive producer of Planet Money.
After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.
As the plane went into a spin and began to plunge, passengers and crew members got into the cockpit, subdued the pilot and diverted the flight to land in Saudi Arabia, Israel's leader says.
The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
President Trump met with top tech leaders Tuesday as he rolled out an AI-driven website, America.gov, to help citizens navigate government services.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with AI policy expert Aalok Mehta about President Trump's AI Summit with tech industry leaders.
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended two criminal indictments against President Trump on Capitol Hill.
President Trump told AI executives they can police themselves and signed an order branding the technology “super intelligence,” even as some of those same companies say the rules for keeping it safe are still a work in progress.More than two decades after the U.S. first invaded Iraq, American forces have now left the country as Iran-backed militias remain powerful and some U.S. partners warn they are being left vulnerable.The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume deporting some immigrants to countries they have no ties to while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Alina Hartounian, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and Patrick Murray.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.(0:00) Introduction(01:50) Trump AI Summit(05:40) US Pulls Out Of Iraq(09:16) SCOTUS Third Country Deportations
Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.
Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.
Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the filmmakers of "NAZA," a documentary that features interviews with Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers who describe targeting Palestinians in Gaza.
The FBI says it's addressing a massive data breach, vowing to go after the hackers they believe are responsible.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robert Malley, a negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, about where talks stand after President Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
New Hampshire's Senate race is one of a handful that could determine control of Congress next year. That's why outside money groups are plowing big money into it — some $50 million to date.
Cities like New York are bouncing back faster from major rainfall and flash flooding, thanks to smart, low-cost climate solutions.
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS.
A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Texas is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer.
The legal wrangling continues over whether Lindsay Clancy will face a new murder trial. Clancy appeared in a Massachusetts court Tuesday for the first time since a mistrial was declared.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume, for now, deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders.
The latest in the case of a former Cornell University student accusing seven fraternity members of sexual assault in 2024.
A new poll from KFF-AP shows that rural voters support the Make America Healthy Again movement, but they don't think it's had a positive impact on their lives.
If you, like us, clicked on the cute cat photos posted everywhere recently, announcing the discovery of the first new cat species in more than a century, you might have wondered how rare it is to find a new species. Turns out, it’s not! We live in an era of “unprecedented” discovery, says John Wiens, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona. And scientists say we’re still just scratching at the surface of how much life exists on Earth. Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Universities spend millions of dollars every year on their athletics programs. But does that investment pay off? Today, we interrogate the “Doug Flutie Effect.” Fact checking by Cooper Katz McKim.Your Next Listen — How college sports juiced Olympic developmentConnect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+
The TV series A Different World has loomed large in the culture since ending in the ‘90s, and now school is back in session in a new sequel series on Netflix. The show welcomes a new generation of students to the fictional HBCU Hillman College, and brings back notable alumni like Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy) and Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison). And while the world is a lot different than it was 30-plus years ago, in a lot of ways, it’s also kind of the same.If you’re looking for more nostalgia, Check out these episodes:‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is a comfy nostalgia trip‘Practical Magic 2’ wants to cast a spell of '90s nostalgiaHow you feel about 'Bel-Air' may depend upon how you feel about CW dramasConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Solar microgrids are helping Western North Carolina to prepare for disasters like hurricane Helene, which devastated the region two years ago.
The lawsuit by a former Cornell University student, alleging she was raped in 2024 by seven male students, has renewed long-standing concerns about how colleges deal with sexual assault.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Deesha Philyaw about her debut novel, "The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman."
In May, a fire damaged 80% of the trees one of the only two naturally-occurring groves of Torrey Pines in the world. The National Park Service is trying to help them recover.
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with the Brennan Center's Faiza Patel about the year since President Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
President Trump met with AI CEOs at the White House on Tuesday and promoted a new government AI tool even as concerns about the technology's risks grow.
Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a former Cornell University student in 2024. Now the governor of New York is calling for an independent investigation into Cornell.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Tom Morello, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine, about his first solo rock record Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
A judge heard statements on several motions, including one to dismiss the case of Lindsay Clancy, after her recent trial ended in mistrial.
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close down thanks to financial pressures. The 198-year-old museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Heavy winds and high seas pounded the Eastern seaboard. But they also revealed the remains of a ship on a Nantucket beach. The wreck is believed to be nearly 150 years old.
The documentary by Israeli filmmakers about the actions of Israel's military in Gaza is set to premiere in the U.S. It's gotten massive acclaim internationally but faces growing controversy in Israel.
NPR's Juana Summers talks with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the reopening of the rape case at Cornell University, and her history of pushing legislation to curb campus sexual assault.
The FBI says it's aggressively investigating a massive data breach. But some FBI personnel are still trying to get answers to how much sensitive information was compromised.
In New York, prosecutors have reopened an investigation into allegations that a student was gang raped by seven fraternity members at Cornell University in 2024. The incident has reignited debates about how to keep students safe on campus. Can federal law make things safer? NY Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand shares her thoughts.This episode was produced by Vincent Acovino and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Voters are already voting in this year's midterms. With Election Day just five weeks away, we take a look at how things are going so far in an election cycle filled with confusion and questions about voting by mail and potential federal interference in election processes.This episode: voting correspondents Ashley Lopez and Miles Parks, and politlcal correspondent Jude Joffe-Block.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Khalil was the face of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University when immigration agents arrested him and sent him to detention in Louisiana. His new memoir is No Land to Stand On.
Origin Genomics aims to prove that the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.
President Trump, for the second year in a row, is refusing to send some of that money to the places that Congress says it has to go, setting off a fresh battle with lawmakers over who controls federal spending. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
The Trump administration has weakened fuel efficiency standards for new cars. And, prosecutors have reopened a Cornell University fraternity rape case.
Five men arrested on terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, as police investigate whether there is a link to Iran.
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Nick Aldworth, a former U.K. counterterrorism national coordinator, about the investigation into a suspected bomb plot near U.S. operations at an air base in England.
SpaceX's mammoth rocket, Starship, reached orbit for the first time on Monday. The mission was shorter than expected, but SpaceX completed its objectives as it develops the world's largest rocket.
Five men arrested near a U.S.-used air base in Britain have been released on bail but remain under investigation, as police say they have not determined whether a foreign state was involved.The Trump administration is rolling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars, saying the change will lower sticker prices even as critics warn drivers could pay more over time in fuel and other costs.And a 2024 sexual assault case at Cornell University is now under criminal investigation as the school faces growing scrutiny over how it handled the allegations.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Tina Kraja, Kara Platoni, Gigi Douban, Mohamad ElBardicy and HJ Mai.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and Patrick Murray.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:58) UK Terror Plot Investigation(05:43) Trump's Fuel Efficiency Rollback(09:43) Cornell Rape Case
When was the last time Austin was seen alive? Josh and Sara find the people who claim to know. Josh meets a man who says he interrogated Austin. Then two more witnesses are found. Each of them helps fill gaps in Austin’s story, and the hidden months of his captivity are revealed.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include early access and sponsor-free listening (perks may vary between seasons). Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Turkey's bid for regional influence comes as the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and continue with the seven-month-old war on Iran.
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich about his memoir, "This Cursed Beautiful Land," on his imprisonment in Russia on false espionage charges.
Jaimie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, had been deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. She died by suicide in June.
In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.