A last mountain swim in wild autumn color
A hike to a secret pool hole high in the Adirondack mountains allows for a swim on a day with summer-like warmth but rich autumn color.
Arts
Detangling the online disinformation about the war between Israel and Hamas
Misinformation about the war between Israel and Hamas is spreading on social media. Videos are being taken out of context or mischaracterized.
An 'anti-World's Fair' makes its case: give land back to Native Americans
A new art installation asks people and institutions to go beyond land acknowledgements - and give property back to Indigenous tribes.
Banned in Iran, a filmmaker finds inspiration in her mother for 'The Persian Version'
Loosely based on Maryam Keshavarz's own life, The Persian Version centers on an Iranian American woman who identifies as bisexual and whose mother entered into an arranged marriage as a teen.
Film Prize Jr. New Mexico celebrates youth storytellers in latest competition
The latest round of the Film Prize Junior New Mexico competition, which showcases the works of rural and Native American middle and high school students, launched in Albuquerque.
Meta Quest 3 review: powerful augmented reality lacks the games to back it up
Meta offers more powerful graphics and "mixed reality" experiences with their new Quest 3 VR headset. But at $500, the device lacks many stand-out games to justify the price.
In a new picture book for kids, a lot of random stuff gets banned
The author of This Book Is Banned says they hope kids have fun with it — and also learn about censorship.
The hottest new social media is the messaging app on your phone
Is group chatting becoming the social media medium of choice? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Atlantic editor Faith Hill.
British filmmaker Terence Davies dies at 77
The screenwriter and director was best known for his autobiographical films Distant Voices, Still Lives and The Long Day Closes.
Have an heirloom ruined by climate disaster? There's a hotline to call for help
The National Heritage Responders help figure out how to save important objects and buildings after disasters. With climate change, they're busier than ever.