A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries. n.pr/4h4ByMf
n.prThe Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show howA new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries.
The U.S. said it had struck "dozens" of targets belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The multiple flare-ups, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. n.pr/4c8sVN6
n.prU.S. retaliates against 'surprise attack' by Iran in JordanThe U.S. attacks were in retaliation for what the U.S. Central Command called "an attempted surprise attack" with ballistic missiles on Tuesday against U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications. n.pr/4wBtYO6
n.prAs extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safeExperts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
America's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times. n.pr/3RIRaul
n.prRenée Fleming & Béla Fleck: Tiny Desk ConcertAmerica's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times.
Housing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide. n.pr/4biEL77
n.prThe renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever, as many are priced out of buyingHousing has long been the largest source of wealth for middle income families. But many renters cannot afford to buy as housing prices soar, which could fuel a generational divide.
Robeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community. n.pr/4pJAM9v
n.prThe Lumbee Tribe of N.C. wants better healthcare, but plans to fund it are in limboRobeson County, N.C., where most of the Lumbee Tribe's citizens live, ranks as one of the worst counties in the U.S. for health. The tribe can access the Indian Health Service now, but it's not likely to be sufficient to improve the health of the community.
There's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus. n.pr/4ftjn1x
n.prDigital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat themThere's a reason why double- or triple-screening your devices makes you feel tired, says NPR's Manoush Zomorodi. She explains the science of information overload and how to reclaim calm and focus.
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide. n.pr/44SFjNs
n.prCongress hasn't passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselvesShould students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.
The Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away from the CDC to other authoritative websites, including their own. n.pr/4x9Eo7e
n.prPediatricians and health officials are sidestepping Trump's CDC on vaccine adviceThe Trump administration's upending of years of vaccine advice puts many pediatricians in a quandary. Some are steering patients away from the CDC to other authoritative websites, including their own.
The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination. But resistance from two Republican senators threw his confirmation into doubt. n.pr/3TrkJ4o
n.prSenate panel delays vote on Blanche's nomination as key Republicans withhold supportThe Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination. But resistance from two Republican senators threw his confirmation into doubt.
A man was convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel "The Satanic Verses." n.pr/4fC43OU
n.prMan convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman RushdieA man was convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel "The Satanic Verses."
Pioneer Day is akin to the Fourth of July for Utah. Pioneers coming here kicked off the birth of the state and gave the persecuted Latter-day Saints a homeland. This year, one celebration acknowledged treatment of Native Americans. n.pr/4hDQykb
n.prUtah's biggest holiday recognizes dark chapter in its history this yearPioneer Day is akin to the Fourth of July for Utah. Pioneers coming here kicked off the birth of the state and gave the persecuted Latter-day Saints a homeland. This year, one celebration acknowledged treatment of Native Americans.
The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in. n.pr/4h55Tdr
n.prAnimal spillover? Lab leak? What the science says about the origins of COVID-19The release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diaries has rekindled the debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Here's how scientists have weighed in.
Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so far. Most fires have little or no containment. n.pr/4pL5LlN
n.prOregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yetWildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so far. Most fires have little or no containment.
Lindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for strangling her children. Her attorney is seeking what's known as the insanity defense, arguing that she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis (via WBUR).
n.prCourtroom hears harrowing 911 call in Lindsay Clancy case, as ex-husband recalls the day of children's killingsLindsay Clancy is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for strangling her children. Her attorney is seeking what's known as the insanity defense, arguing that she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis.
With her democratic socialist brand of politics, Madison Rep. Francesca Hong is defining the terms of the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin. Mainstream Democrats are worried she would lose in November and are scrambling for an alternative (via Wisconsin Public Radio).
n.prFrancesca Hong has defined Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governorWith her democratic socialist brand of politics, Madison Rep. Franceca Hong is defining the terms of the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin. Mainstream Democrats are worried she would lose in November and are scrambling for an alternative.
The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China. n.pr/4x7x783
n.pr'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identityThe author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
n.prAs extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safeExperts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
New Mexico's Deb Haaland was one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. She discusses her political journey in the new memoir, A Voice Like Mine.
n.prFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland talks about her political journeyNew Mexico's Deb Haaland was one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress. She discusses her political journey in the new memoir, A Voice Like Mine.
The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again. n.pr/3TvJ34Y
n.pr'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan should have hired a scriptwriterThe renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
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