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.)
Trial to begin for Florida woman, who behind her own locked door, shot her neighbor
Jury selection is expected to start Monday in the case of Susan Lorincz who is charged with manslaughter after shooting a mother of four through her front door last year.
Democratic VP nominee Walz gets flak from the right for his relationship with China
Kamala Harris’s running mate on the Democratic ticket, Tim Walz, has lived in China, and traveled there many times. His relationship with China has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.
Former President Trump makes moves to regain national political attention
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi about the latest developments with the Republican White House ticket.
The Harris-Walz campaign spent the weekend campaigning in swing states
There are 85 days before the November presidential election. NPR's A Martinez talks to Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania and a surrogate for the Harris-Walz campaign.
The Paris Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a lavish closing ceremony
The ceremony marked the end of a remarkable two-and-a-half weeks of competition and controversy.
Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative
Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.
Russian troops prepare for a counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive
After rapid advances in western Russia, a Ukrainian military offensive slowed over the weekend. Russia is sending reinforcements to the area for a likely counterattack, but hasn't launched it yet.
Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after a deadly airstrike
Strikes in Gaza continue to kill dozens of Palestinians, and Israeli military evacuation orders are forcing Palestinians to displace with their families -- again.
Singer NIKI, a success, writes of a feeling like flailing in the middle of the ocean
NIKI is an Indonesian-American singer/songwriter who won a competition at age 15 to open for Taylor Swift in Indonesia. She has released her third album: Buzz.
Why are people in Serbia protesting plans to dig a giant lithium mine?
Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.
What happens to host cities after the Olympics are over?
Many host cities struggle with the financial aftermath of the games for years after the Olympic cauldron is extinguished.