A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires
Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat.
Zelda is the hero in 'Echoes of Wisdom'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with video game writer Ash Parrish about Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the latest game in the franchise and one of the only where Princess Zelda is the hero.
The FDA approves a new type of schizophrenia drug
The Food and Drug Administration, as expected, approved KarXT, the first new type of drug for schizophrenia in decades. It appears to be effective, but its main advantage is milder side effects.
A deadly storm surge is likely with Hurricane Helene, forecasters say
Forecasters are using language rarely uttered when it comes to hurricanes like Helene. They're warning people of Florida's Big Bend region to prepare for an "unsurvivable" 20-foot storm surge.
Fragmented state and federal marijuana policies can lead to risks to public health
Cannabis use has changed in recent years, as many states have legalized it. An influential group of scientists recommends policy changes to protect public health.
Hearings on first Trump assassination attempt suggest many security failures
A congressional task force investigating the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump held their first hearing on Thursday.
The BBC’s vast library of sound effects — 33,000 of them — is open to the public
Among the 33,000 effects free for anyone to use are reindeer grunts, frog croaks and crowds at the 1989 FA Cup Final.
Latinos in Pennsylvania could be key to deciding who wins the presidency
The Latino vote could be decisive in this year’s election. The largely Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania has deep ties to Democrats, making efforts to engage those communities key for the party.
NFL legend Tom Brady wants young people to donate blood
NPR's Juana Summers talks with NFL legend and current Fox football analyst Tom Brady about his efforts to get more young people involved in donating blood.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including bribery and fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.
Millions in Bangladesh are still without homes after severe floods
The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.
Baseball's MVP races are putting the definition of "valuable" to the test
Both of baseball's MVP races pit offensive powerhouses on top teams against all-arounders on plucky wild card contenders. Statistics show the races are essentially a tie, so voters this year must decide what exactly "valuable" means.