Digital Life

The Internet has made it easier for older women to find romance, but it also has made them vulnerable to online scammers.

National

Older Women And The Pitfalls Of Looking For Love By Logging On

11:22am December 08, 2015

by Laura Sydell

The Internet is making it easier for older women, who didn't grow up with the Web, to get outside their social circles for romance, but it can make them more vulnerable to deception.

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Pindar Van Arman in his studio with paintings created by his bitPaintr portrait-painting robot.

Arts

You Can Give A Robot A Paintbrush, But Does It Create Art?

9:09am December 06, 2015

by Allie Caren

Pindar Van Arman is a painter — and a software designer. His latest project? A portrait-painting robot. Its paintings "dance on the edge" between creations by humans and machines, he says.

Bus Stop: "Finns respect the privacy and personal space of others, and expect the same in return. We tend not to sit down next to anyone if another seat is available. When talking to a Finn, don't stand too close â unless you want to see a Finn slowl

World News

With New Nordic Emojis, Give Your Texts That Finnishing Touch

8:29am December 06, 2015

by NPR Staff

To celebrate the Christmas season, the government in Finland has released a collection of emojis that convey just what it means to be Finnish — including getting your tongue stuck to a frozen pole.

World News

In Brazil, Rising and Rampant Racism Is Written On The Wall

7:54am December 06, 2015

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

A group puts racist tweets on billboards in the neighborhood in which the troll lives. The biggest lawyers group seeks an apology and reparations for slavery. Brazil is combating racism in new ways.

Music & Culture

An App That Helps You Scat Sing A La Ella Fitzgerald

7:54am December 06, 2015

Wanna be the next Ella Fitzgerald or Cab Calloway? As they say, there's an app for that. NPR's Rachel Martin tries out "ScatAbility" with vocal improv educator Michele Weir.

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the latest challenge to the FCC's attempts to regulate Internet access.

National

5 Things To Know: Net Neutrality Is Back In Court

11:55am December 04, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

Once again, a federal court will decide whether the FCC can keep its Open Internet rules. This time, the challenge centers on the FCC's overhaul of how it regulates Internet providers.

Too Much TV And Chill Could Reduce Brain Power Over Time

5:23pm December 02, 2015

by Angus Chen

Young adults who watch at least three hours of TV a day might end up with less cognitive function by middle age, a study finds. That's especially true if they're sedentary couch potatoes.

There are a lot of ways to donate to a cause online. While using social media may help in promotion, it may not be the most effective way to get people to actually give.

Economy

A Click Too Far: Why Using Social Media Isn't That Great For Fundraising

3:06pm December 02, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

Empathy campaigns can spread like wildfire on Facebook and other social media. So how come data show that social networking sites direct very few clicks to charity donation pages?

Calling relatives they hadn't spoken to since 2013: from left to right, Chol Lul Walou, approximately 60, called her daughter and son-in-law; Simon Lam Yiek, 33, called his brother; Nyanchan Maluol Mot, 19, called her sister.

Health & Safety

They Haven't Spoken To Family In Years. Now They Get A 3-Minute Call

2:05pm December 01, 2015

by Gregory Warner

Millions of South Sudanese have been displaced by two years of civil conflict. They've lost touch with family. Now they have a rare chance to call home.

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World News

What Is Li-Fi And When Will You Use It To Download Everything Faster?

8:00am November 28, 2015

Li-Fi is a lot like Wi-Fi, but it uses light to transmit data. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the man who invented the faster alternative: Harald Haas.