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U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
Published: August 18, 2026 11:40
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.
The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
Published: August 18, 2026 10:30
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5935518/portland-oregon-soap-box-derby-race-pdx
Published: August 18, 2026 09:30
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5929575/ai-suicide-risks-mental-health
Published: August 18, 2026 09:00
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
Published: August 18, 2026 09:00
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5930699/florida-republican-19th-district-carpetbaggers
Published: August 18, 2026 09:00
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5931251/morning-news-brief
Published: August 18, 2026 08:41
Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister meet in attempt to move Gaza ceasefire plan forward, U.S. focus on Iran draws key resources from Asia, voters head to the polls for primaries Tuesday.
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/g-s1-139061/tupac-shakur-killing-trial
Published: August 18, 2026 05:56
A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."
Palestinian American returns to his West Bank home, under siege by Israeli settlers
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5936098/palestinian-american-return-west-bank
Published: August 18, 2026 05:51
The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been defending it.
Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5935562/firearms-law-lapsed-federal-court-ruling
Published: August 17, 2026 22:37
A federal judge's decision in Texas has major implications for the National Firearms Act. What does this mean for certain guns and other weapons?
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/g-s1-138997/former-federal-prosecutor-sue-doj-retaliatory-firing
Published: August 17, 2026 21:01
A federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year is suing the DOJ, alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for political reasons tied to her work prosecuting a case against anti-abortion activists.
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5935513/jimmy-gomez-house-ethics-investigation
Published: August 17, 2026 19:53
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5934692/dhs-free-speech-investigations
Published: August 17, 2026 13:31
Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE in January.
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln. And, Jared Kushner to meet with Netanyahu
Published: August 17, 2026 11:48
The USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln amid concerns about conditions aboard. And, Jared Kushner is expected to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to move Gaza talks forward.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5935226/hayden-panettiere-dies
Published: August 17, 2026 10:00
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5928263/cialis-viagra-tadalafil-longevity-heart-health
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5930701/meta-trial-kids-social-media-addiction
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
Car problems? No childcare? How an app is helping people get to work
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5893721/workers-mcdonalds-work-app-jobs-ai
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
Can a student ID be used for voting? More Republican-led states are banning it
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5791740/college-student-voting-voter-id
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.
Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5910496/elon-musk-starbase-texas-spacex
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.
As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5923975/wildfires-western-community-protection
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.
Living with nuns: Priced out of D.C., young women found low rent with unlikely roommates
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5913980/nuns-dc-affordable-housing
Published: August 17, 2026 09:00
For 10 years, a Catholic-run home offered young women an affordable place to live in the nation's capital as they studied and launched careers. Now, that community is saying goodbye.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5930235/morning-news-brief
Published: August 17, 2026 08:49
USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/g-s1-138969/trump-exercises-south-korea
Published: August 17, 2026 05:21
President Trump explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader.
Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5934670/indiana-flooding-deaths
Published: August 16, 2026 20:38
Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.
Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map ahead of talks with Netanyahu
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/g-s1-138948/kushner-gaza-hamas-netanyahu-egypt-talks
Published: August 16, 2026 20:20
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership Sunday in Egypt, in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/g-s1-138941/tommy-john-elbow-surgery-baseball-pitcher-yankees-dodgers
Published: August 16, 2026 18:58
The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.
A good – and bad – week for Italy's art police and museum security
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5933052/sicily-art-heist-museum-parma
Published: August 16, 2026 16:27
On Friday, Italian police said they'd recovered three paintings stolen from a museum near the city of Parma. By Saturday night, thieves in Sicily had made off with four more masterpieces.
Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across Hawaii
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/g-s1-138926/lala-tropical-storm-hawaii-hurricane
Published: August 16, 2026 15:47
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
What really happened in Ceuta? Why we may never find out
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5927053/what-happened-in-ceuta
Published: August 16, 2026 15:38
Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5932491/transgender-health-care-medicaid-trump-oz
Published: August 16, 2026 11:54
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5933006/ukraine-aerial-attack-6-dead-russia
Published: August 16, 2026 10:12
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.
NPR Senior Podcast Challenge: Official Rules
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5929441/npr-senior-podcast-challenge-official-rules
Published: August 16, 2026 09:00
Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5928398/endangered-sea-stars-release-pacific-ocean
Published: August 16, 2026 09:00
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.
65 and older? Have a story to tell? Hit 'record' and send NPR your podcast
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5911853/npr-senior-podcast-challenge-for-65-and-older
Published: August 16, 2026 09:00
This fall, we're asking seniors to send us their stories in audio form. Our judges will pick the best ones and air them on NPR.
Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5931964/lindsay-clancy-trial-postpartum-psychosis-diagnosis
Published: August 16, 2026 09:00
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.
Are robotaxis finally here?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5918065/are-robotaxis-finally-here
Published: August 15, 2026 21:30
Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities.
State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations
Published: August 15, 2026 21:20
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932552/midwest-flooding-indiana-fema
Published: August 15, 2026 20:04
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932539/uss-lincoln-trump-dire-conditions
Published: August 15, 2026 18:21
President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.
Trump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930311/trump-companies-hack-foreign-cybercriminals
Published: August 15, 2026 17:25
The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.
Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932488/jason-arday-dead
Published: August 15, 2026 17:04
Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.
ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis
Published: August 15, 2026 10:10
Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.
5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930423/strength-exercises-to-relieve-prevent-pregnancy-pain
Published: August 15, 2026 09:04
Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.
They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5897606/afghanistan-visa-green-card-deport
Published: August 15, 2026 09:00
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 20
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5932405/earthquake-indonesia
Published: August 15, 2026 08:29
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5928227/how-americans-deceive-ourselves-about-slavery
Published: August 14, 2026 18:13
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927506/speed-cameras-ticket-backlash
Published: August 14, 2026 16:54
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surge
Published: August 14, 2026 16:37
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5930700/mangione-federal-charges-guilty-plea
Published: August 14, 2026 16:05
Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial.
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5929422/inflation-spending-economy-groceries-gas
Published: August 14, 2026 14:47
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/g-s1-138584/taliban-afghanistan-boys-girls-education-school
Published: August 14, 2026 14:41
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5931225/kidnapped-us-missionary-released
Published: August 14, 2026 12:11
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Published: August 14, 2026 11:02
Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln.
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/g-s1-138727/europe-asia-floods-heatwaves-world-weather
Published: August 14, 2026 10:30
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer
Fill in the blank on this week's quiz: Rep. AOC is documenting ____ on Instagram
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/g-s1-138426/trump-aoc-primaries-comedy-kalshi-pope-news-quiz
Published: August 14, 2026 09:01
Plus, which beloved animal crossed the rainbow bridge, and what bit of papal paraphernalia did Chicago baseball fans get this week?
ICE uses controversial program to boost deportations. Here's how it works in 1 county
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5911838/ice-immigration-enforcement-local-police
Published: August 14, 2026 09:00
Details on how ICE cooperation agreements work in practice have been hard to come by. NPR took a close look at how sheriff's deputies in Walton County, Fla., approach immigration-related arrests.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927062/morning-news-brief
Published: August 14, 2026 08:45
Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard USS Lincoln, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, Iranians seek a break from the conflict, Russian-held Crimea faces Ukrainian drone campaign.
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
Published: August 14, 2026 06:31
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/g-s1-138721/trump-antisemitism-harvard
Published: August 14, 2026 06:15
The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
Published: August 14, 2026 05:42
The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
Feds probe 'mention markets' amid White House Kalshi controversy
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5930689/cftc-probe-mention-markets-prediction-markets-kalshi
Published: August 14, 2026 02:06
Betting on what people say is becoming an increasingly popular category of prediction market sites. Now, federal officials have opened a probe examining whether those markets are a magnet for manipulators.
Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5930349/kennedy-center-shut-down-board-vote-trump
Published: August 13, 2026 18:55
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5930397/mangione-federal-court-hearing-guilty-plea
Published: August 13, 2026 17:29
A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial.
Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
Published: August 13, 2026 16:40
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.
By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5904418/ukraine-crimea-russia-drone-strikes
Published: August 13, 2026 15:18
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
Published: August 13, 2026 13:18
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Published: August 13, 2026 11:31
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock gloves.
The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-137742/hiv-prevention-lenacapavir-uganda
Published: August 13, 2026 11:18
It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-138574/us-west-bank-settlers
Published: August 13, 2026 09:58
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5929406/nevada-economy-socialism-focus-groups
Published: August 13, 2026 09:00
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5929463/evacuation-bahrain-troops-iran-war
Published: August 13, 2026 09:00
Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5927061/morning-news-brief
Published: August 13, 2026 08:44
Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues teams race to find survivors of Colombia earthquake.
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing his parents
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-138566/reiner-indictment
Published: August 13, 2026 06:21
A grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.
Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-138556/spain-solar-eclipse
Published: August 13, 2026 06:04
As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
3 men set for lethal injection on same day in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/g-s1-138552/us-same-day-executions
Published: August 13, 2026 05:43
Three men in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are scheduled for lethal injection Thursday in a rare convergence of executions on the same day in the U.S.
Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse
Published: August 13, 2026 01:38
Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland and Spain,
ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929545/ice-buys-electric-shock-gloves
Published: August 12, 2026 22:13
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
Trump sued over service selling faster access to Truth Social posts
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929391/trump-truth-social-api-lawsuit
Published: August 12, 2026 20:33
The federal lawsuit alleges that the service from the president's media company violates the Constitution. Meanwhile, Trump Media executives say they have signed up more than 10 customers.
Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929456/migrant-children-our-rescue
Published: August 12, 2026 20:19
Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcement perform sting operations and rescues human trafficking survivors.
White House press secretary leaving
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929560/karoline-leavitt-white-house-press-secretary-leaving
Published: August 12, 2026 20:05
Karoline Leavitt will continue to be an outside adviser, Trump said
Has the U.S. lost its dominance to China?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5928224/has-the-u-s-lost-its-dominance-to-china
Published: August 12, 2026 18:24
Beijing may be benefiting from the war in Iran and Trump's tariffs and has an edge in the competition for tech supremacy. The New Yorker's Evan Osnos discusses his story "The Future, Made in China."
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5929122/inflation-cpi-economy-gas-grocery
Published: August 12, 2026 14:00
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.
Greetings from a surreal expanse of sand dunes dotted with freshwater lagoons in Brazil
Published: August 12, 2026 13:38
The pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season.
His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize
Published: August 12, 2026 13:00
Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
Zhu Rongji, who drove China's 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/1196705508/zhu-rongji-china-former-premier-dead
Published: August 12, 2026 12:36
Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap
Published: August 12, 2026 11:25
Yesterday's primaries provided more insight into what voters in both parties want from their new leaders. And, Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month amid a foreign threat
Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America
Published: August 12, 2026 10:47
After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5896356/find-time-for-things-that-matter-time-audit
Published: August 12, 2026 09:02
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5927437/cyberattack-water-iran-war
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5924813/ai-chatbots-financial-advice
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5927298/nuclear-power-uranium-health-concerns
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
How a road could change West Africa's urban future
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5901327/west-africa-trade-growth-economy-nigeria-ghana-lagos
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5927060/morning-news-brief
Published: August 12, 2026 08:47
Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5928112/four-takeaways-primaries-six-states
Published: August 12, 2026 08:35
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5927119/2026-minnesota-governor-primary-election-crowley-hong
Published: August 12, 2026 08:06
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.
Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/g-s1-138323/former-us-marine-russia
Published: August 12, 2026 05:27
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/g-s1-138315/colombia-earthquake-updates
Published: August 12, 2026 05:13
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5927473/2026-minnesota-senate-primary-election-peggy-flanagan
Published: August 12, 2026 03:34
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.
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