Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Consultations for obesity drug prescriptions are way up over 2023, survey finds
Appointments with health professionals for obesity drug consultations are way up, according to data from Zocdoc, a provider of scheduling services.
Mall walkers find accountability and companionship in exercise routine
A group of women who've been walking their local mall together for decades share the ways their commitments to movement, and each other, have enriched their lives and health.
Bill Belichick goes to college
Bill Belichick is one of the greatest coaches to ever live — he won six Super Bowls while in charge of the New England Patriots. Now, he's headed to the University of North Carolina.
Is mental health at the center of the UHC CEO attack? Experts point to something else
There are signs in the latest details emerging on the alleged UHC killer that his mental health may have been compromised. But is it even the right line of inquiry to be questioning his mental health?
The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses
President-elect Trump has called for sweeping tariffs on all imports. Some domestic businesses would welcome that, but others warn it will mean higher prices for their U.S. customers.
Missing American is among the thousands released from Syria's notorious prisons
An American was found wandering shoeless on the streets of Syria's capital, Damascus, after being released from one of the notorious Syrian regime prisons.
Books We Love: Cookbooks
There are more than 350 books on NPR's Books We Love list -- our yearly round up of our favorite reads chosen by our staff and critics. Today, we're looking at cookbooks.
This week in science: fish healing hearing, loneliness cures, and Conan the Bacterium
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Jessica Yung about hearing regeneration in fish and lizards, cures for the loneliness epidemic, and the secrets of a radiation-resistant microorganism.
Orcas are hunting whale sharks, the largest fish species on Earth
A new study reveals how a group of killer whales is able to hunt whale sharks, adding to a growing body of research showing how the whales use intelligence and coordination in impressive ways.
Advocates renew a push for states to enact voting protections
With efforts to bolster the federal Voting Rights Act unlikely under Republican control of the new Congress, advocates are refocusing on state protections against racial discrimination in elections.