A stranger taught a woman a lesson about being accepting when he helped her daughter
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: A little more than 20 years ago, Virginia Squire and her then 8-year-old daughter were traveling in England. Then something unexpected happened.
The cost of putting on the Olympics is making it harder to find host cities
The Olympic Games almost always comes with a substantial financial burden for a host city. But are cost-benefit analysts too simplistic for how we evaluate their impact?
Harris courts Latino voters in Arizona
Democrats believe they have an opportunity to make inroads with an important voting bloc in swing state Arizona: Latinos.
USDA issues payments to address discrimination against Black farmers
Black farmers got $2 billion in USDA payments to address discrimination in farm loans. For decades, Black farmers and others have argued that they’ve been left behind by the USDA’s lending programs.
The 100-year history of sex testing female athletes in elite sports
"Tested" from NPR’s podcast Embedded and CBC in Canada examines the 100-year history of the practice of sex testing female athletes in elite sports.
Pentagon sounds alarm over Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic
The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about cooperation between Russia and China in the vast, inhospitable Arctic. A new strategy is aimed at countering that.
This week's new music releases: Khalid, Maren Morris and Orville Peck
Our friends at NPR Music bring us their weekly roundup of new music from this week, including a song from Khalid’s new album, Sincere.
DOJ sues TikTok for unlawful data collection from kids
The Justice Department has sued TikTok over violating children's privacy. It’s the latest legal trouble for the Chinese-owned video app.
The scramble to keep up with multiple wildfires on Colorado's Front Range
At least four wildfires on Colorado's populous Front Range have caused thousands of people to evacuate and one death. None of the fires are under control and conditions are ripe for more to start.
Simone Biles takes gold in women’s gymnastics individual all-around at Paris Games
Thursday's women's gymnastics individual all-around competition showcases three of the sport's superstars: USA's Simone Biles and Suni Lee and Rebeca Andrade of Brazil.
Kamala Harris' former boss remembers her as a tough, yet kind prosecutor
Former San Francisco City Attorney Louise Renne was Kamala Harris’ boss when Harris served as head of the office’s division on children and families — a job that demanded both grit and empathy.
Hezbollah and Hamas bury slain leaders as Iran eyes revenge
Hezbollah and Hamas have buried their slain leaders. The leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said the war in Gaza had now entered a new phase.