Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke
The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.
Supreme Court limits a legal tool the DOJ has used to prosecute Jan. 6 defendants
The Supreme Court has narrowed the Justice Department's use of an obstruction law to prosecute people who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Bronny James, LeBron's son, could make NBA history
LeBron James Sr. is giving his son, Bronny, a leg up in basketball.
Biden’s less than stellar debate performance has the Democratic party concerned
With the presidential election just four months away, Democrats are still grappling with the question of whether Biden should even stay in the race after his fumbles at the presidential debate.
Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping outside
The U.S. Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping and camping in public places, overturning lower court rulings that deemed it cruel and unusual.
How tonight's debate differs from the last time Trump and Biden faced off
Thursday night's presidential debate is not merely a replay of 2020. Here's a look at the dynamics, what's changed or not since 2020, and what to expect tonight.
This week in science: a new dinosaur, a lynx revival and an looming star explosion
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Barber and Kimberly McCoy of Short Wave about an impending star explosion, a lynx that’s come back from the brink of extinction, and a newly discovered dinosaur.
For Native Americans, the birth of a rare white bison is a blessing and a warning
A rare white-colored buffalo calf was born in Yellowstone National Park this spring. It's interesting for tourists, but many Native Americans see it as the fulfillment of a prophecy.
The Glastonbury Festival goes environmental and family friendly
NPR takes listeners on a tour of the world’s biggest music fest: 200,000+ campers in a muddy field, rocking out. In recent years, Glastonbury has gone plastic-free, family-friendly and accessible for all.
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority curtailed the SEC’s ability to impose fines
The U.S. Supreme Court issued multiple consequential decisions on Thursday, on everything from opioids to ozone pollution.
Study shows incarcerated women experience different conditions than men
One in three convicted women are held in jail rather than prison, compared to about 1 in 10 of all convicted people. But compared to prisons, jails tend to have fewer resources and support systems.