Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you! n.pr/3RCOChj
n.prHow did you become a Deadhead?Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you!
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere. n.pr/44QjbTY
n.prIn Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdownThe influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis. n.pr/4wwhfME
n.prBaltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency numberBaltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.
Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.
n.prMeet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languagesMany Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.
When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.
n.prA homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He's one of the firstWhen Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.
For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood. n.pr/4pCF42m
n.prADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risksFor decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
n.prICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with PalantirThe revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.
n.prSo distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skillsA clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.
n.prThe best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staffTitans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.
A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger. n.pr/4bVjVL9
n.prParamount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play outA dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger.
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem. n.pr/4yJOopB
n.prHow to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbusterEnglish teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country. n.pr/3TAkW53
n.prTrump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.
Transportation officials have removed a growing list of safety materials that mention bike lanes from federal websites. Safety advocates warn that's undermining proven measures for reducing crashes. n.pr/4fqMx1n
n.prDOT cranks up its campaign to strip bike lane references from federal websitesTransportation officials have removed a growing list of safety materials that mention bike lanes from federal websites. Safety advocates warn that's undermining proven measures for reducing crashes.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death threshold, marking the fastest fatal surge in recorded history of the virus. n.pr/4pKpy4H
n.prEbola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000Congo's Ebola outbreak has crossed the grim 1,000-death threshold, marking the fastest fatal surge in recorded history of the virus.
A federal judge will sentence Vance Boelter in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Boelter will likely receive a term of two life sentences plus 40 years (via MPR News).
n.prVance Boelter to be sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootingsA federal judge will sentence Vance Boelter in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Boelter will likely receive a term of two life sentences plus 40 years.
The incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable of acting on their own. n.pr/3TbPiuI
n.prOpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models gone rogue. Here is what to knowThe incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable of acting on their own.
Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent two months into President Trump's second term. His mother says her family has yet to receive justice. n.pr/4ffCfAV
n.prHer son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she's still waiting for justiceRuben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent two months into President Trump's second term. His mother says her family has yet to receive justice.
Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals. n.pr/4aYrznN
n.prAt least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreakCongo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.
The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
n.prSome international artists are skipping U.S. tours. Others may follow suitThe visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts. n.pr/4f9OdMn
n.prICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with PalantirThe revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
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