In LA, a spate of high-profile Lego heists have taken place. But why?
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with LA Times reporter Daniel Miller about a recent spate of Lego thefts in the greater Los Angeles area.
Arts
Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with actor Austin Butler about the new movie "The Bikeriders," which follows a motorcycle club outside Chicago in the 1960s.
It's too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn't helping
A woman on TikTok asked: What is a sundress? Ten million views later, the debate is still raging.
Riley Sager on his new thriller 'Middle of the Night'
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Todd Ritter — who writes thrillers as Riley Sager — about his new novel, "Middle of the Night." Ritter was a reporter and turned to fiction after layoffs at his newspaper.
A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas
We attend a graduation ceremony at the National Canine Academy of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives, where a group of the very best boys and girls collected their diplomas.
Justin Timberlake breaks silence on recent driving while intoxicated arrest
The pop star shared his remorse on Friday during a Chicago performance — his first since his Tuesday arrest in the Hamptons.
At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian
Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.
'Wait Wait' for June 22, 2024: With Not My Job guest Erik Weihenmayer
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Erik Weihenmayer and panelists Negin Farsad, Maz Jobrani, and Adam Felber
Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer talks news bloopers and TV movies
Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer.
We designed a 'Morning Edition' fragrance – and learned why perfume sales are up
We visited Olfactory NYC to design a scent and to learn why perfume sales are up since 2018.