News

Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are fighting a 5-day office week mandate

10:35pm July 11, 2024

by Andrea Hsu

The City of Philadelphia ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15. A judge has heard arguments as part of a union request to delay implementation.

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Biden says he's 'determined on running' as calls to step aside grow

10:24pm July 11, 2024

President Biden, in a roughly hour-long press conference, doubled down on his decision to stay in the race despite growing calls from leaders and supporters that he should step down from the ticket.

Science

Why your cat scratches furniture – and how to get it to stop

6:04pm July 11, 2024

by Charlotte Engrav

A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior.

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Why SpaceX is facing off with the National Labor Relations Board

5:40pm July 11, 2024

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with labor reporter Josh Eidelson about a report he co-authored in Bloomberg Businessweek about the allegations of sexual harassment at SpaceX and the subsequent lawsuits.

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Marathon Oil reaches a $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations

5:35pm July 11, 2024

by The Associated Press

The federal government announced a settlement with Marathon Oil for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.

National

After a tragedy, a mother wants to soften the rooms where police interview victims

4:40pm July 11, 2024

by Jaclyn Diaz

Tracy Matheson's organization is funding makeovers of rooms that police use to interview sexual assault victims. The project was inspired by the violent death of Matheson's daughter.

Understanding the resurgence of jobs in America's 'left behind' counties

4:40pm July 11, 2024

by Tonya Mosley

David Madland of the Center for American Progress says new, “good” jobs are on the rise, but many of the workers don’t realize it’s a result of Biden’s new industrial policies.

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World News

China, Taiwan and the Fishing Community Caught In Between

4:18pm July 11, 2024

In the latest escalation of tensions between the two, China seized a fishing vessel from Taiwan while it was in Taiwanese territorial waters. This is seen as Beijing sending a message that it plans to assert more control over Taiwan, which China claims as it's own. Our correspondent travels to a small Taiwanese island near where the boat was seized and finds residents who know they would be on the front line of any future military action that could erupt between China and Taiwan.

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Arts

Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Popeye,' dies at 75

4:14pm July 11, 2024

by The Associated Press

Actress Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and a number of Robert Altman’s films, has died at home in Texas of complications related to diabetes, according to her partner Dan Gilroy.

A study found toxic metals in popular tampon brands. Here's what experts advise

4:07pm July 11, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn't link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.