Some federal employees fired under anti-DEI orders weren't doing DEI work
Some of the first people fired by the Trump administration are fighting back, including those targeted for work they'd done promoting diversity, equity and inclusion under the Biden administration.
Fleeing the California fires
Pacific Palisades resident Adria Kloke shares her experience of fleeing the wildfires in California on Tuesday.
Meet Poppy, the baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia
The United States now has its own pygmy hippo baby to compete with the cute viral hippo babies born in other countries recently.
The Palisades Fire continues to grow due to strong winds and dry conditions
Unusually high winds and dry conditions are driving the Palisades Fire in Southern California. More than 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Scientists have learned secrets of Australia's marsupial mole
Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusive animals, the marsupial mole.
The fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on tribal lands
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is the deadliest tickborne disease in the U.S. Rates of the disease are especially high on some tribal lands, but public health efforts to limit deadly cases are working.
Trump doubles down today on his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada
President-elect Trump doubled down on his threat to impose economic pressure against Canada. The warning comes one day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down.
AI companies are preparing for the second Trump administration
Trump has tapped Silicon Valley insiders to lead AI policy. There's talk of a "Manhattan Project" for military AI. Advocates are worried the risks and misuse of the technology will grow under Trump.
Emma Knight's debut novel takes on motherhood, female friendship and first love
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emma Knight about debut novel, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus, which takes on the subjects of motherhood, female friendship and first love.
Cash is disintegrating due to overuse in Gaza. New businesses are repairing it
Cash, the most precious commodity in Gaza, is disintegrating from overuse, and new banknotes have not been sent to Gaza during the war. That has led to e-banking and cash repair services.
Medical debt will soon be wiped off credit reports for millions of Americans
In a parting shot from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, medical debt will be banned from credit reports. Could this new policy be undone by Trump?
Jean-Marie Le Pen, former far-right political leader in France, dies at 96
Jean Marie Le Pen, the founder of France's post war far right movement died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was repeatedly charged with hate speech, notably over comments about the Holocaust.