Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
The latest on Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012
Conflict between the Syrian government and rebel groups is raising uncertainty in the region. But in the chaos, some are optimistic about the possible release of American journalist Austin Tice.
Lauren Mayberry toured first, then recorded album. 'Vicious Creatures' is out now
NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with Lauren Mayberry, known as the lead singer of CHVRCHES, about launching her solo career from the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC in September 2023. Her solo debut is out now.
House Democrats look to shuffle leadership after losses in November's election
After their party's election losses in November, House Democrats are looking to regroup with a shuffle in leadership.
'Moana 2' songwriters made history as 1st all-female team to lead a Disney soundtrack
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear made history as the youngest composers and only all-woman songwriting team for a Disney animated film with Moana 2.
U.S Court of Appeals has upheld a law that would force the sale of TikTok
A panel of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a federal law Congress passed in April mandating that TikTok will be banned in the United States unless its sold.
Bond vigilantes could influence economic policies during Trump's second term
The incoming Trump administration has its eyes set on serious economic changes. But one group has unique power to influence fiscal and monetary policies and they're keeping watch: Bond Vigilantes.
What does the Syrian rebel takeover mean for the Assad regime?
Syrian rebels have taken two major cities and are closing in on a third. What does all this mean for the Assad regime?
Americans vent feelings about health insurance after UHC CEO shooting
The outpouring of online rage following a health insurance CEO's killing has shocked some. Polling shows that people who really need their health insurance find it lets them down in fundamental ways.
'The Return' is also a reunion, for Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes about The Return, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It's their first time on screen together in almost 30 years.
Amid Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Lebanon is now worried about Syria too
Under a shaky ceasefire with Israel, Lebanon has another worry: Syria. Border residents are doing armed patrols with Hezbollah. They fear Syrian rebels could invade them next. They've done it before.
Wall Street veteran Art Cashin, known for his no-nonsense approach, has died at 83
Art Cashin was known as of the Dean of the New York Stock Exchange. He died this week at 83 years old.
