What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
GOP strategist shares his thoughts on the DNC thus far
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about his thoughts on the past week at the DNC.
Medicare negotiated lower prices on several drugs. What does that mean for patients?
For six of the 10 drugs that Medicare negotiated to lower prices, the net prices aren't any better than the ones insurers already get. But there may be a change in patients' choices of medicines.
This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave about an ancient magma ocean on the moon, the snake problem of Florida's Everglades, and why scrolling through video clips bores us.
How do cash stipends help address homelessness?
Homelessness is a pervasive issue that cities across the country struggle to address. This led an entrepreneur to team up with researchers and local foundations for an experiment called the Denver Basic Income Project. What the researchers found could become a guide for how localities in the United States could address the problem of homelessness.
How volunteer roadkill tracking helps save wildlife
A new program in Oregon lets drivers upload photos of roadkill, which officials say can help them identify dangerous hotspots and reduce the number of animals killed. It's one of several such programs that have sprouted up to protect wildlife from cars.
An Arkansas court blocks abortion vote
An Arkansas court blocked an effort to let voters decide on whether the state should legalize abortion - meaning the state's ban remains in place.
Trump challenges Harris' extended honeymoon
Enthusiasm for Democrats is evident this week at the DNC in Chicago but Trump and other Republicans say they’re not going to cede the city or general election voters to Democrats.
Families of American-Israeli hostages are at the DNC seeking action
Families of American-Israeli hostages are in Chicago this week, applying pressure on Democratic leaders to bring their hostages home.
How the UC system has updated its protest policies
Ahead of the new school year, the University of California system, one of the largest in the nation, has updated its policies around campus protests and encampments.
Uncommitted voters share their thoughts at the DNC
Uncommitted voters are angry that they have so far been denied a speaking slot at the DNC. It has been a discordant note in an otherwise celebratory event.
How blue candidates win in red districts
The Harris/Walz ticket will need to make inroads typically Republican states, counties, and districts. So, how can Democrats flip these red areas? NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with strategists and rural delegates at the DNC about how Democrats can win these voters in 2024.
