Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
The Democratic Party has new energy but it's not trickling down to a race in Montana
One of Republicans' best chances to pick up a U.S. Senate seat is in Montana, where the change at the top of the Democratic ticket is challenging for incumbent Jon Tester.
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Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than three years. A new round of talks to end the war in Gaza is set to begin in Doha. There’s some violence on the streets in the Bangladeshi capital.
Amid a crack down on dissent, pop star Danny Ocean backs Venezuelan opposition
As protests in Venezuela continue following the presidential election, pop star Danny Ocean reflects on how his new EP, "Venequia," is playing a role in the country's political climate.
Since ousting Bangladesh's prime minister, student protesters are pushing reforms
Students sweep broken glass, direct traffic, and join the government after ousting the former leader of Bangladesh. But can they rebuild a country?
Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July
Inflation eased in July, which likely clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next month. Housing costs remain stubbornly high, though.
It's the third anniversary of Taliban fighters retaking the Afghan capital Kabul
NPR's Lelia Fadel talks to Shawn VanDriver of AfghanEvac, a nonprofit that helps people resettle in the U.S., about what needs to be done three years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.
Mpox surge declared a 'public health emergency of international concern' by WHO
The World Health Organization declared mpox, previously known as monkeypox, a public health emergency. Cases have been surging in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and spread to nearby countries.
Examining the fine line between lying about previous experiences and exaggerating
With Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz criticized for exaggerating his military service, NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to psychologist Holly Cole about why humans tend to embellish stories.
2 hits are vying for the mythical title of 'Song of the Summer'
The race for the unofficial -- yet-coveted -- title of “Song of the Summer” is down to two contenders. One song has been at the top of the charts for a month. The other is gaining ground.
In Ukraine, getting your nails done is a way of feeling normal in wartime
Manicures have long been a part of regular hygiene in Ukraine. Now, amid war, they are also seen as a sign of resilience and defiance.
