There's an upside to cold, snowless New England days — great skating
Maine Public reporter Ari Snider heads out on a couple of Maine's lakes to explore the burgeoning sport of "wild ice skating." (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 16, 2025.)
Kentucky moves to expand a state law to make it easier to rock climb on private land
Rock climbers who want to explore cliffs on private land in Kentucky hope to get help from state lawmakers to do so.
The Olympic flag was passed to LA. How will everyone get around the car-choked city?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised a "no car" Olympics when the summer games come to her city in 2028. How is her plan going to work in a city famous for large freeways and a lot of traffic?
Weekend matchup: Harris and Trump campaigned on the same day. Hear the contrast
VP Harris was in Nevada with her running mate, and ex-president Trump campaigned for a Senate candidate in Montana. The same-day appearances is a chance to hear the contrast in substance and style.
'You’re Embarrassing Yourself' is author Desiree Akhavan's memoir about shame
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with award-winning Iranian American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan about how she overcame years of self doubt.
It's been a week since Ukrainian troops launched an attack in Russian territory
Ukraine’s military says it now controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Colorado clerk found guilty of giving election deniers access to voting equipment
Colorado jury finds an ex-Mesa County clerk guilty of four felony charges related to granting access to voting equipment to people who falsely believed the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation
The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements.
A study examined whether our individual morals change with the seasons
A researcher at the University of British Columbia has been looking into whether moral values can change with the seasons. Ian Hohm and his team examined five moral values including fairness and care.
Mystery surrounds the capture of Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada
The powerful Sinaloa cartel leader arrested by U.S. officials last month claims in a letter from prison that he was kidnapped and taken from Mexico against his will.
Morning news brief
Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after deadly airstrike. Russians prepare for counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive. The Paris Olympics wrap up with a lavish closing ceremony.