Conflicts between President Trump and courts spark constitutional crisis questions
Every day it seems new conflicts arise between President Trump and the courts. Prompting another round of the question: Are we in a constitutional crisis?
Southern Appalachia's future — and present — involve wildfires
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Robert Scheller, landscape ecology professor at North Carolina State University, about the increasing risk for wildfires in southeast and southern Appalachian regions.
A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic
A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.
Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for UN to ensure GOP keeps her House seat
President Trump on Thursday said he is withdrawing his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to be ambassador to the United Nations because he needs her to stay in Congress.
Trump's auto tariffs spark market turmoil
President Trump is ordering a 25% tariff on all imported cars, beginning next week. The move is intended to boost domestic auto production. But it will likely also make it more expensive to buy a new car.
Appalachian town still in recovery six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene
Six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene swept through Southern Appalachia, some towns there are still struggling to rebuild.
Trump is changing the Department of Education. How is it affecting borrowers?
The federal student loan system is a mess right now, as the courts consider what's legal and what's not. Meanwhile, the office that oversees the student loan program has had its staff cut by half.
A U.S. women's professional rugby league is starting its first season with big dreams
A new women's professional rugby league kicked off this spring with half a dozen teams. The U.S. women won their first Olympic rugby medal last summer, and the league has its eyes on the World Cup.
