Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda.
Russia's war on Ukraine will top Biden-Starmer meeting agenda
President Biden hosts the new British prime minister at the White House. They’ll discuss whether to let Ukraine launch western weapons into Russia. If they do, Russia says it will respond accordingly.
Popular Shanghai bookstore, closed by China, relocates to Washington, D.C.
Jifeng Bookstore in Shanghai used to be a gathering place for academics and students, but it closed in 2018 after the Chinese government declined to renew the lease on the building.
Why restaurants are being encouraged to switch from gas to electric appliances
Some chefs are making the switch to electric stoves, and they are finding surprising benefits beyond just improving their climate impact.
Fall is right around the corner -- a great time to think about movies to watch
A rundown of the fall movies that we should be looking forward to the most, and the standouts from the Toronto International Film Festival.
Breaking down former President Donald Trump’s rambling linguistic style
Linguist John McWhorter speaks with Steve Inskeep about Donald Trump's "weaving" style of speech.
Morning news brief
Russia's war on Ukraine will top Biden-Starmer meeting agenda. With the debate behind them, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hit the campaign trail. Gas stoves may get a health warning in California.
Springfield city offices are reopening a day after bomb threat caused evacuations
The FBI is investigating a bomb threat that had officials in Springfiel evacuate city hall. The Ohio city has been dealing with hostile and false rumors about Haitians who live there.
Examining what we’re learning about Kamala Harris’ economic policies
How would a potential Kamala Harris administration approach fiscal issues like taxes and tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former Biden administration economist Kim Clausing.
Scientists celebrate the lighter side of their profession at Ig Nobel awards
Awards were handed out Thursday night for scientific research that might be a bit off the beaten track. The goal is to make people laugh -- and think.
What happens when marginalized groups lose access to the most selective universities?
Harvard announced Black student enrollment dropped. NPR's Michel Martin talks to assistant professor Zachary Bleemer at Princeton, about the absence of affirmative action in elite school admissions.