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A look at Trump and Maine's standoff over transgender athletes policy
Published: April 17, 2025 22:11
Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says her state's not backing down against possible cuts in school and other funding threatened by the Trump administration over the state's policy on transgender athletes in sports.
Black Christian leaders call for more solidarity with LGBTQ people in their churches
Published: April 17, 2025 22:06
Christian leaders gathered outside the U.S. Capitol building this week to call for more solidarity with LGBTQ people. We look at the conversations Black churches are having.
What to know about Canada's Mark Carney
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/nx-s1-5366159/what-to-know-about-canadas-mark-carney
Published: April 17, 2025 22:06
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney entered politics as trade relations with the U.S. hit a low point. The former central banker's economic chops may propel him to victory in the next election.
Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge
Published: April 17, 2025 20:44
The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder dry New Mexico, where the wildfire threat is already severe this Spring.
'Sinners' is a blood-drenched, blues-infected thriller
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/17/nx-s1-5365765/sinners-is-a-blood-drenched-blues-infected-thriller
Published: April 17, 2025 20:34
Twin brothers, both played by Michael B. Jordan, return to their Mississippi hometown in 1932 to start a juke joint in Ryan Coogler's otherworldly tale of race and music, Sinners.
Cascarones, a playful and colorful tradition that unites friends and family around Easter season
Published: April 17, 2025 20:34
Cracking cascarones –or decorated confetti eggs—is a playful tradition during Easter in the Mexican American culture from the Southwest, as a gesture of goodwill and a way to bring good luck. This year, despite soaring egg prices, the tradition lives on.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen on trying to visit wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador
Published: April 17, 2025 20:32
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., about his campaign to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Maryland man was illegally deported to a prison in El Salvador.
Some Harvard researchers have received stop work orders. One shares their story
Published: April 17, 2025 20:32
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Donald Ingber of the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, about the impact of the stop-work orders that went out this week for federally-funded research.
Secretary of State Rubio meets Macron in Paris to discuss Ukraine peace settlement
Published: April 17, 2025 20:32
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Macron in Paris to discuss a peace settlement for Ukraine. France hosted top diplomats from the U.S., Germany, the U.K. and Ukraine.
Actor Hugh Bonneville finds the humor and poignancy in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya
Published: April 17, 2025 20:32
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Hugh Bonneville about his starring role in the play Uncle Vanya, which is showing at D.C.'s Harman Hall.
The Boston Marathon marks 50 years since it first included wheelchair athletes
Published: April 16, 2025 22:47
The Boston Marathon marks the anniversary of an important tradition. It was a half-century ago that Boston became the first major marathon to include a division for wheelchair athletes.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/16/nx-s1-5366040/npr-federal-funding-katherine-maher
Published: April 16, 2025 22:39
Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media.
Trump administration is likely in criminal contempt in deportation case, judge rules
Published: April 16, 2025 22:28
A federal judge ruled that there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his order last month to halt deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication
Published: April 16, 2025 22:23
Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.
These video streaming services are designed for people with dementia
Published: April 16, 2025 22:23
People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.
Top U.K. court defines women under equalities law as someone born biologically female
Published: April 16, 2025 22:17
On Wednesday, Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.
For these veterans, the secret to crossing political divides starts with a beer
Published: April 16, 2025 22:17
In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of vets has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism." NPR went to one recent meeting to gauge the mood.
The legality of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/16/nx-s1-5366083/the-legality-of-sending-u-s-citizens-to-el-salvador
Published: April 16, 2025 22:13
Matt Ford, who covers the courts for The New Republic talks about Trump's idea to send '"homegrown criminals"-- U.S. citizens -- to prisons in El Salvador. He says it'd be flagrantly unconstitutional.
Two small studies show how stem cells could help treat Parkinson's
Published: April 16, 2025 22:13
Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.
Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing — by building it themselves
Published: April 16, 2025 22:13
As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.
The White House is starting the process to eliminate finding for public media
Published: April 15, 2025 21:22
The White House is proposing that virtually all federal funding for public media—that's NPR and PBS—be eliminated, starting a process that will reach Congress later in April.
Actor Julianne Nicholson gets a break from portraying grief in 'Paradise'
Published: April 15, 2025 21:21
Julianne Nicholson is a pro at portraying grief. She does it in Mare of Eastown and Janet Planet. But she was relieved to get to do something different with her character Sinatra in Hulu's Paradise.
When the woodpecker you're mad at is yourself
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5365946/when-the-woodpecker-youre-mad-at-is-yourself
Published: April 15, 2025 20:52
Woodpeckers are vandalizing car window and mirrors in the town of Rockport, Mass.
What does Nico Iamaleava's contract dispute say about college football's future?
Published: April 15, 2025 20:52
Nico Iamaleava is leaving Tennessee after a public NIL renegotiation, days before the spring transfer portal window opens. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Richard Johnson from CBS Sports about the standoff between the university and the student athlete.
Student activist arrested by ICE at his citizenship appointment
Published: April 15, 2025 20:49
Immigration officials called student Mohsen Mahdawi in for his U.S. citizenship interview. When he arrived, ICE arrested him. Experts say it's a new extreme in the crackdown on student activism.
Air Force brings back restrictions on pregnant pilots
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5357466/air-force-brings-back-restrictions-on-pregnant-pilots
Published: April 15, 2025 20:49
Women pilots worry they will lose precious flight time as the Air Force rolls back the rules on flying while pregnant. The move comes as the Pentagon looks at standards across the military.
Higher ed war heats up as Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5366009/nadworny-harvard-reax
Published: April 15, 2025 20:34
The president's comments came after the administration froze $2 billion in federal grants for Harvard after the university rejected what it saw as illegal government demands.
Sideline reporter Nick Gallo talks about the sideline shenanigans with OKC Thunder
Published: April 15, 2025 20:34
The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA playoffs later this week. While the team is known for its moves on the court, clips highlighting their affectionate teasing of sideline reporter, Nick Gallo, have become a viral sensation with fans.
How 'South of Midnight' captured the sound of the American South
Published: April 15, 2025 20:32
Music can change a person's entire gaming experience. That's the case with South of Midnight, now available on Xbox. Juana Summers talks to the game's composer about how his vision came to life.
When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed an 'alert circle'
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5366007/earthquake-san-diego-elephants-protective-circle
Published: April 15, 2025 20:30
When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego yesterday, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young, forming what experts call an "alert circle."
A stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her mother's grass-covered gravestone
Published: April 15, 2025 09:00
Ashley Blas visited her mother's grave for the first time since the funeral. The driver who took her noticed grass covering part of the stone. In a full suit, he knelt down and cleaned the gravestone.
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa dies at the age of 89
Published: April 14, 2025 21:43
Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the most celebrated writers in Latin America and the first Peruvian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, has died at 89. The author died on Sunday surrounded by his family.
Veteran diplomats react to the Trump administration gutting the lead U.S. aid agency
Published: April 14, 2025 21:43
Trump administration reforms at the State Department are shrinking the United States' diplomatic footprint globally.
OK Go reflects on 20 years in the churn of video virality
Published: April 14, 2025 21:22
Damian Kulash of OK Go reflects on the band's decades of creating elaborate one-take viral music videos.
Xi Jinping visits Southeast Asia to strengthen ties
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-s1-5363721/xi-jinping-visits-southeast-asia-to-strengthen-ties
Published: April 14, 2025 21:20
China's leader, Xi Jinping, embarks on a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour, amid the trade war with the U.S.
A vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized'
Published: April 14, 2025 21:16
Ousted FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks talks about the current administration's policy on vaccines, and how that is impact its response to the on-going measles outbreak in the southwestern U.S.
The biggest plot twist in a viral 'true crime' story? None of it was real
Published: April 14, 2025 21:16
A viral "true crime" story was actually made up, generated by A.I. Reporter Henry Larson explores the ethical questions raised by this new frontier of content.
A stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her mother's grass-covered gravestone
Published: April 14, 2025 21:16
In 2023, Ashley Blas traveled to visit her mother's grave for the first time since the funeral, 30 years ago. A man she encountered ended up respecting her grave, too.
More than a decade later, OK Go is back with a new album
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-s1-5279199/more-than-a-decade-later-ok-go-is-back-with-a-new-album
Published: April 14, 2025 21:16
The new album from OK Go, called And The Adjacent Possible, is the band's first in more than a decade.
Move over Paleo diet, it's Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies
Published: April 14, 2025 21:13
Dinosaur time is a viral TikTok trend helping some people eat more vegetables. Nutritionists have other tips for getting enough veggies into the daily diet.
Venezuelan baseball players are defecting to Europe amid economic crisis
Published: April 14, 2025 21:13
Venezuela's economic malaise and political paralysis under the country's increasingly authoritarian government is impacting its most beloved national pastime - baseball.
Revisiting our favorite (and not so favorite) religious films
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
NPR's Michel Martin and Religion Correspondent Jason DeRose talk about their favorite -- and least favorite -- films about spirituality, including some hidden gems that might not seem religious at first glance.
One lawyer's big worry about the Abrego Garcia case
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/nx-s1-5357784/one-lawyers-big-worry-about-the-abrego-garcia-case
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has gripped the attention of people across the country. Legal experts say the case could have major implications for the rule of law and the separation of power. Some fear that now anyone can be sent to a foreign prison.…
As U.S.-China tensions rise academics are caught in the crosshairs
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
As U.S.-China rivalry intensifies, Chinese nationals in the United States are being caught up in the tensions.
A breakthrough in tracking biodiversity
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/nx-s1-5355889/a-breakthrough-in-tracking-biodiversity
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
Scientists have found a way to sample DNA out of the air on a nationwide scale -- making it possible to one day track the health and well being of species around the globe.
How your awkwardness can be your strength
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/nx-s1-5328646/how-your-awkwardness-can-be-your-strength
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked an ex's picture on social media? Awkward moments have a tendency to haunt us – even ones from decades ago. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down why we get so…
A new book helps you explore Manhattan's history all on your own
Published: April 13, 2025 22:42
An American composer's biological matter creates new music from beyond the grave
Published: April 13, 2025 09:00
An art installation in Perth, Australia, seeks to extend the musical output of the late experimental composer Alvin Lucier, and asks interesting questions about the nature of creativity.
U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/12/nx-s1-5361412/u-s-and-iran-conduct-first-round-of-nuclear-talks
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran's nuclear program.
Reporter's Notebook: on federal judges and the Trump administration
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
NPR's Ryan Lucas speaks about his beat covering the federal judiciary during the tumult of the second Trump administration.
Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.
China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/12/nx-s1-5360049/china-projects-defiance-in-its-response-to-u-s-tariffs
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.
High school teachers reflect on 100 years of 'The Great Gatsby'
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with two educators about teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby 100 years after its publication.
A Syrian city known for gold jewelry faces rising crime
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/12/nx-s1-5339433/a-syrian-city-known-for-gold-jewelry-faces-rising-crime
Published: April 12, 2025 22:28
Since antiquity, Aleppo has been famous for gold. But a post-war crime wave means jewelers no longer display gold in windows. The city is installing solar-powered streetlights to fight crime.
The internet is gaga over Walton Goggins. Here's why
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/12/nx-s1-5359099/the-internet-is-gaga-over-walton-goggins-heres-why
Published: April 12, 2025 09:00
His Hollywood career as a character actor spans decades, but this The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones star has decidedly become the internet's guy du jour — for more than one reason.
Academy Awards add a new category — for stunt design
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/nx-s1-5361247/academy-awards-add-a-new-category-for-stunt-design
Published: April 11, 2025 20:50
The Academy Awards added a new category that recognizes stunt design. We talk to a veteran stunt coordinator about the long road to recognition for stunt professionals.
College students say Trump administration's crackdown on activism incites fear
Published: April 11, 2025 20:49
On campuses nationwide, students are saying that the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on antisemitism have caused a chilling effect on speech and political activity.
How a Czech vinyl manufacturer became a giant in the record industry
Published: April 11, 2025 20:43
Not long ago, a Czech record company was making its money producing harmless pop songs for the eastern bloc. Now they're helping facilitate the world's newfound addiction for vinyl records.
Bond market activity this week signals that something big might be changing
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
Usually when the stock market goes down, the bond market thrives. But the bond market has been struggling.
What are your rights if border authorities ask for your phone?
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
Amid the recent news of a U.S. citizen being asked to turn over his phone to authorities at a border crossing, Sophia Cope of the Electronic Frontier Foundation has tips on digital civil liberties.
Chinese cultural center in San Francisco grapples with grant fallout
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
A small community-focused arts and culture center in San Francisco's Chinatown is reeling from the combined effects of being dropped, ghosted and confused by three major federal funding bodies.
The internet is gaga over Walton Goggins. Here's why
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/nx-s1-5359099/the-internet-is-gaga-over-walton-goggins-heres-why
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
NPR's Mia Venkat explains to All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro who the internet has been talking about all week.
Amy Sherald's dream comes true with 'American Sublime' at the Whitney Museum
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
Amy Sherald, who painted former First Lady Michelle Obama's portrait in 2018, has a major survey of her work opening this week at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.
Award-winning composer William Finn dies at 73
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/nx-s1-5357633/award-winning-composer-william-finn-dies-at-73
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
The award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn died this week. He's best known for "Falsettos" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
A new study finds crows can recognize geometric shapes
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/11/nx-s1-5355849/a-new-study-finds-crows-can-recognize-geometric-shapes
Published: April 11, 2025 20:30
A new study shows that like humans, crows can recognize geometric regularity, making them the first nonhuman animal known to have this ability.
Supreme Court says Trump officials should help return wrongly deported Maryland man
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5358421/supreme-court-abrego-garcia-deportation-decision
Published: April 10, 2025 23:15
The Supreme Court ordered the administration to "facilitate" the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly taken to El Salvador and remains in custody there.
In his new book, Mark Hoppus talks about the sense of loss when Blink-182 broke up
Published: April 10, 2025 22:05
In his new book, Blink-182 lead singer Mark Hoppus tells the story of how one of the biggest bands in the world broke up -- then overcame all the small things.
Remembering Dominican merengue vocalist Rubby Pérez
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5357644/remembering-dominican-merengue-vocalist-rubby-perez
Published: April 10, 2025 21:57
The popular Dominican merengue vocalist Rubby Pérez died after a roof collapsed at a popular nightclub on Tuesday night. Here's what the loss means to the vibrant Dominican merengue scene.
Drowning in Tariffs, American businesses try to stay afloat
Published: April 10, 2025 21:45
Americans who run different kinds of businesses are trying to figure out what's going on with tariffs and how to respond.
Fewer law firms are doing pro bono work for causes that are unpopular with Trump
Published: April 10, 2025 21:45
The ripple effects of Trump's actions targeting specific law firms already are being felt beyond boardrooms, in declining interest in pro bono work for causes that are unpopular with the president.
CDC workers were coordinating hurricane recovery when they were fired
Published: April 10, 2025 21:32
The efforts to assess ongoing mental and physical needs of the community hard hit by Hurricane Helene were canceled.
How the sainthood of Catholic priest could change a Kansas town
Published: April 10, 2025 21:31
Father Emil Kapaun, a Catholic priest and Korean War hero from Kansas, was recently moved one step closer to canonization as a saint. That could mean big changes for his small hometown.
In theaters this week: 'The Amateur' and 'Warfare'
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5355863/in-theaters-this-week-the-amateur-and-warfare
Published: April 10, 2025 21:05
Americans are abroad and in battle in two new films: The Amateur is a spy thriller starring Rami Malek, and Warfare is a documentary-like battlefield epic.
Trump, tariffs and farmers
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5350931/trump-tariffs-and-farmers
Published: April 10, 2025 21:05
President Trump tried to shield farmers from trade retaliation during his first term, providing a template for what could happen this time around.
Trump's social media post on stocks sparks questions about conflicts of interest
Published: April 10, 2025 20:55
Hours before changing the tariffs that had panicked stock-market investors, President Trump announced it was a "great time to buy." Now Democrats and ethics experts are calling for an investigation.
Data centers bring money to small towns. But do they also bring jobs?
Published: April 10, 2025 20:42
Tech companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers across the country. But despite the record-setting price tags, the centers create few jobs.
Gaza's territory is dramatically shrinking as Israel seizes more areas
Published: April 10, 2025 20:30
Israel is taking over large areas of Gaza and eyeing the entire southern swath of Rafah as a buffer zone.
Birds are changing their ranges in response to warming climate
Published: April 10, 2025 20:30
A lot of birds are shifting their range in response to warmer temperatures. That means bird watchers are seeing new species in their yards.
Pharmaceutical pollution messes with salmon behavior
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/10/nx-s1-5355882/pharmaceutical-pollution-messes-with-salmon-behavior
Published: April 10, 2025 20:30
Salmon exposed to anxiety medication in the wild behaved more boldly, according to new research in Science.
15 hours later, a grueling ER shifts ends tonight in 'The Pitt' season finale
Published: April 10, 2025 20:29
The first season of The Pitt focused on the toll that work takes on doctors and nurses. It's also been a stellar season of TV.