Bishop Mariann Budde talks about confronting President Trump in sermon
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Bishop Mariann Budde about her homily Tuesday, where she made a plea directly to President Donald Trump.
Rapamycin is being studied to see if it can slow down age-related diseases in humans
By testing the drug rapamycin as a way to prevent gum disease — often associated with heart disease and dementia — researchers may learn more about if it slows age-related diseases.
'Suffs highlights styles of activism among women who fought for equal rights
As Americans celebrate the day that gave white men life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the Broadway musical Suffs explores the styles of activism used by Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells and others.
Kindness from a competitor helped a 10-year-old pianist with her self doubt
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Angela Zhao played in her first piano competition when she was ten. She was nervous and worried in the waiting room but someone showed her kindness.
The idea of manhood looms large in the current GOP
In the era of Donald Trump, Republicans have made manhood increasingly central to how they campaign.
Le Pen’s far-right party could secure a working majority in France’s parliament
After the first round of France's election, behind-the-scenes horse trading is taking place. Marine Le Pen’s far-right party may soon control parliament. Its opponents say they would fight back.
Supreme Court puts social media laws in Florida and Texas on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court returned challenges to laws in Florida and Texas that restrict the power of social media companies to moderate content, back to the lower courts. Writing for a unanimous court, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that neither the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals nor the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals properly analyzed the First Amendment Challenges to the laws in both states.
Anger over the Gaza war fuels independent candidates in U.K. election
Anger over Gaza is fueling support for independent candidates in the July 4 UK election. One poll shows British Muslim support for the UK Labour Party has halved since 2019.
Meet the U.S. gymnastics and track and field athletes going to the Olympics
Over the weekend, the gymnastics and track and field athletes who will represent the United States at this month's Paris Olympics were finalized. They include a few surprises.
Supreme Court granted Trump immunity on election subversion charges
The Supreme Court granted substantial immunity from prosecution to former President Trump on election subversion charges — likely delaying his trial until after the election if it happens at all.
What to watch for in tonight's Copa America 2024 men’s soccer game
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with ESPN soccer writer Luis Miguel Echegaray about the Copa America tournament and the U.S. men's team performances.