Supreme Court upholds gun ban for domestic violence abusers
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the federal law making it a crime for anyone subject to a domestic violence court order to possess a gun.
Could Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system hold up in a war with Hezbollah?
For over a decade, Israel has looked to the Iron Dome missile defense system to protect citizens from attack. But experts warn a war with Hezbollah could test it like never before.
Tierra Whack visits NPR's Tiny Desk for Black Music Month
For Black Music Month, NPR has seen some of the most talented Black women in music stop by the Tiny Desk. Producer Ashley Pointer brought Philadelphia rapper and singer Tierra Whack to headquarters.
NHL's Connor McDavid shines
The best player in hockey is having a record-breaking run in the postseason. Could a Stanley Cup be enough to make him a household name in the U.S.?
The South is adapting to help keep kids safe as summer heat intensifies
Playing outside can now become dangerous as climate change fuels longer and more intense heat waves. Camps in Louisiana are making adjustments to deal with higher temperatures this summer.
Philadelphia program aims to create affordable housing developers
People without access to capital are getting into housing development in Philadelphia. It's part of a program designed to create more affordable housing and boost non-traditional developers.
Here are the gems of this week’s new music releases
Our colleagues at NPR Music have been sifting through all of this week’s new releases, bringing you the gems on their weekly New Music Friday podcast.
Boeing hearing is a moment of vindication for whistleblowers, but at a steep cost
The recent Senate hearing with Boeing’s CEO underscored how much whistleblowers can do to hold powerful companies accountable. It was also a reminder of how vulnerable they are to retaliation.
'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications
States overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.
Summer solstice came early this year
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jackie Faherty, an astronomer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, about why summer solstice came so early this year and what it signifies.
The Trump Store is the stage for one story about civility and neighborly respect
At an intersection in rural Virginia a store that sells Trump souvenirs has become a lesson in tolerance for its neighbor.