Why some EV buyers are getting their tax returns rejected this year
The federal EV tax credit, worth up to $7,500, saw big changes in 2024. For buyers, the credit typically became easier to get. But if their dealers skipped a step, it was a different story.
Want To Adopt Hemingway? Then You Have To Take Waffles Too
Hemingway is a farm goose and Waffles is a miniature horse. The unusual pair live at an animal shelter in Bucks County, Pa., where they're up for adoption as a packaged deal.
Dozens Arrested In Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa
In South Africa, riots have spread across the country's most populous region. Rioters are targeting foreigners, marking an escalation in xenophobic attacks.
News Brief: Hurricane Dorian, Fatal Boat Fire, Joe Biden
Hurricane Dorian strikes the Bahamas. There are multiple deaths after a diving boat catches fire in California. Presidential candidate Joe Biden says verbal slip-ups don't undermine his judgement.
Dozens Missing From Diving Boat That Caught Fire Off California
A fire aboard a boat on a chartered diving trip has left dozens missing and feared lost at sea. Some crew members have been rescued, and an extensive search operation is underway.
The Latest On Hurricane Dorian And Its Path
The latest on Hurricane Dorian's damage and where it's headed.
Hurricane Dorian's Sluggish Movement Makes Future Path Hard To Project
The storm has slowed as it passes over the Bahamas, battering the islands. It's expected to move west and north, grazing Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, but the track is less solid than usual.
Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort
A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.
What Earth's Forest Fires Mean For Its Oxygen Levels
David Greene talks with science writer Peter Brannen about fires in the Amazon and across central Africa, and about what people get wrong when we talk about the Earth's forests burning.
Student Strike Is Next Evolution Of Hong Kong Protests
It's the first day of fall semester in Hong Kong, but many students are not in classes — they're on strike, calling on Hong Kong's chief executive to listen to their demands.
Apple's Challenge In China As Latest Tariffs Take Hold
Steve Inskeep talks to Reuters reporter Stephen Nellis about his report showing Apple Inc.'s growing dependence on China for production amid the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.
Responders On Grand Bahama Field Frantic Calls For Help As Dorian Hits
As Dorian batters the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Disaster Manager Don Cornish describes the emergency response to flooding and other effects of the hurricane.