'Notes to John' completes late author Joan Didion's trilogy on grief
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Knopf publisher Jordan Pavlin and Shelley Wanger, Joan Didion's longtime editor and one of her literary trustees, about the new book "Notes to John."
Pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon in apparent attack
An apparent synchronized attack on pagers used by Hezbollah members. Lebanese health authorities say at least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 wounded.
Interest rates are set to drop, but it's unclear when consumers will feel the impact
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020 -- but a key decision looms: whether to start small or big.
A baker attends a festival to make the biggest whoopie pie in the world
The whoopie pie is a favorite New England dessert. Since bigger is always better, a Vermont baker sets out to make the biggest whoopie pie in the world.
China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of a shrinking, aging economy
China is to "gradually raise" the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital.
In 'My Old Ass,' a teen is visited by her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip
A teen meets her wisecracking, advice-dispensing 39-year-old self on a mushroom trip in Megan Park's coming-of-age rom-com My Old Ass.
How the small state of Vermont is trying to become a leader in refugee resettlement
Vermont is trying to become a leader in refugee resettlement. Many employers say migrants are needed to fill open jobs. But there are some serious challenges that could get in the way.
Torrential rain and severe flooding has displaced millions in West and Central Africa
Heavy rains have caused massive flooding and devastation across a number of cities and towns across West and Central Africa, impacting millions of people.
Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie's cookbook is grounded in family, then and now
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie about their new cookbook they've written together called Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves.
The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Trump on Sunday appeared in court
The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt yesterday of former President Donald Trump made his initial appearance in federal court Monday.
This training program is helping get women into firefighting
A firefighting training program designed primarily for women hopes to diversify the industry and to attract more people to firefighting overall.