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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited
Published: July 22, 2026 09:15
Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Niño weather pattern will counter its worst effects. But unusually warm waters in the Atlantic means the risk of destructive storms is still high.
Peptides get their regulatory closeup
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5902329/peptides-fda-compounding
Published: July 22, 2026 09:00
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will meet this week to make recommendations on whether specialized pharmacies should be allowed to make some popular wellness peptides.
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5887428/2026-midterm-election-trump-campaign-rally
Published: July 22, 2026 09:00
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
States want to bring Medicaid behind bars. Federal changes make that harder
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5896456/medicaid-cuts-incarceration-states-obbba
Published: July 22, 2026 09:00
Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5902198/arizona-primary-results-trump-elections-biggs
Published: July 22, 2026 08:33
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/g-s1-134880/mamdani-nyc-netanyahu
Published: July 22, 2026 06:04
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so.
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/g-s1-134875/france-social-media-ban
Published: July 22, 2026 05:46
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5902333/health-insurance-jobs-gallup
Published: July 22, 2026 04:01
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.
House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5902245/government-funding-house-vote-continuing-resolution
Published: July 22, 2026 02:20
Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5902101/smithsonian-house-hearing
Published: July 21, 2026 21:41
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a new one
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/g-s1-134849/ukraine-military-chief-fired-protests
Published: July 21, 2026 21:30
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of protests demanding his removal. Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief.
Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5902228/nicaragua-ortega-no-elections
Published: July 21, 2026 19:10
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027.
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5902084/avocado-oil-health-fraud-study
Published: July 21, 2026 18:00
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5897567/best-games-2026-npr
Published: July 21, 2026 13:00
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far behind.
India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
Published: July 21, 2026 12:00
The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
'Catch the Devil' is a work of true crime that indicts the justice system
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5891947/catch-the-devil-true-crime-pamela-colloff
Published: July 21, 2026 11:00
Journalist Pamela Colloff has written an engrossing and damning book on how the case of the 1985 killing of 14-year-old Shelly Boggio played out.
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901905/trump-imposes-tariffs-canadian-goods
Published: July 21, 2026 10:31
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.
Published: July 21, 2026 10:30
Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry forward a shared history.
Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901846/us-iran-updates
Published: July 21, 2026 10:21
The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.
These men went to college in search of stable careers. They found it in nursing
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5869813/nursing-men-jobs-male-nurses
Published: July 21, 2026 10:00
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.
A homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He's one of the first
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5887358/tennessee-homeless-arrest-felony-camping-ban
Published: July 21, 2026 09:00
When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.
Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901065/midterms-primaries-arizona-elections
Published: July 21, 2026 09:00
Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat and Republicans pick their nominee to try to unseat a Democratic governor.
Spain's World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901832/spain-world-cup-champions-return-home
Published: July 21, 2026 07:09
The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of almost 2 million was on hand to greet the squad through the streets of Madrid.
Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5901828/powerball-begin-united-kingdom
Published: July 21, 2026 05:28
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for.
FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
Published: July 21, 2026 00:36
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.
10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5892511/2026-world-cup-fifa-spain-argentina-tournament
Published: July 20, 2026 19:56
The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.
Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5900888/paramount-wbd-tro-restraining-lawsuit
Published: July 20, 2026 17:55
Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.
For Avalon Emerson, starting a band changed everything
Published: July 20, 2026 17:09
Plus, Avalon Emerson & The Charm perform songs from the band's latest album, Written Into Changes.
India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5889515/india-gen-z-cockroach-party-protests
Published: July 20, 2026 16:36
They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.
How much should we care about a pop star's baggage?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5900833/gracie-abrams-daughter-from-hell-review
Published: July 20, 2026 16:31
Gracie Abrams, one of today's biggest new singer-songwriters, has polarized critics with her confessional writing and A-list upbringing. Why do people care so much that she is taking up space?
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
Published: July 20, 2026 13:18
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean…
At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/g-s1-134548/ebola-congo-deaths
Published: July 20, 2026 10:36
Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.
U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after 3 U.S. service members are killed
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5900601/us-iran-updates
Published: July 20, 2026 10:04
The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
'I just wanted to give up': Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5896359/medicaid-disabled-patients-denied-deloitte-michigan
Published: July 20, 2026 09:00
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.
So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
Published: July 20, 2026 09:00
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.
'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5896201/house-of-the-dragon-recap-season-3-episode-5
Published: July 20, 2026 02:01
We finally find Aemond. Meanwhile, Alicent and Helaena are doing a little too well trying not to be found.
A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
Published: July 19, 2026 21:29
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/g-s1-134001/andy-burnham-new-british-prime-minister
Published: July 19, 2026 16:00
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.
Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show
Published: July 19, 2026 11:00
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspecitions how safeguards fall short.
Deadly overnight Russian attack on Ukraine targets the capital
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5899518/russia-attack-kyiv
Published: July 19, 2026 09:14
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.
5 clever design tricks to make a small home look bigger
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5891817/5-clever-design-tricks-to-make-a-small-home-look-bigger
Published: July 19, 2026 09:01
Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5899494/cuban-artist-exile-us
Published: July 19, 2026 07:27
A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country.
MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5899020/2026-world-cup-fifa-mls-major-league-soccer
Published: July 19, 2026 07:00
In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to the formation of MLS. Now, can MLS harness this World Cup for a new generation of fans?
Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/19/nx-s1-5899071/2026-world-cup-fifa-argentina-spain-final-championship
Published: July 19, 2026 04:00
Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting of their transcendent stars — is here and seems destined to be a classic.
The Tate brothers are arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/g-s1-134475/tate-brothers-arrested-miami
Published: July 19, 2026 00:57
The brothers were taken into custody on a sealed warrant, the Marshals Service told the AP. British prosecutors said they were seeking the extradition of the brothers on rape and trafficking charges.
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5899057/josh-kerr-mile-world-record-time
Published: July 18, 2026 20:06
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.
Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5899009/us-canada-wildfire-smoke
Published: July 18, 2026 18:15
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5899039/us-troops-killed-missing-iran-jordan
Published: July 18, 2026 18:14
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5897607/2026-world-cup-fifa-argentina-spain-women-fans
Published: July 18, 2026 15:30
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/g-s1-134037/why-is-it-so-hard-for-the-u-s-to-win-wars
Published: July 18, 2026 12:45
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.
Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5882194/opinion-the-continued-courage-of-captain-sully
Published: July 18, 2026 12:00
Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009. This week, he announced that he has Alzheimer's disease.
8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Published: July 18, 2026 10:45
Kyiv's forces are continuing their aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war effort.
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5896117/retro-digital-camera-analog-reboot
Published: July 18, 2026 10:01
Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and smartphone fatigue.
This unusual, Johnny Carson-backed fund has helped Nebraska arts survive — until now
Published: July 18, 2026 10:00
A unique public-private endowment has long shielded Nebraska's cultural scene from federal budget cuts. But a massive state deficit is putting its future in jeopardy.
D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/18/nx-s1-5896217/how-to-respond-in-awkward-moments
Published: July 18, 2026 09:00
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5898504/ice-medicaid-palantir-data
Published: July 17, 2026 23:32
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs, violent tendencies
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5897460/maine-ice-shooting-brouillette
Published: July 17, 2026 22:36
Ashley Brouillette has identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. She said she learned he was the officer responsible when he called her on Wednesday.
Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-134232/spain-world-cup-history-women-men
Published: July 17, 2026 20:17
The Spanish Men's National Team will face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The country's women's team lifted its first World Cup trophy in 2023.
Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5897510/bts-bieber-madonna-shakira-world-cup-halftime-show
Published: July 17, 2026 19:24
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.
China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
Published: July 17, 2026 19:16
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5897380/trump-coin-face-laws-treasury-250
Published: July 17, 2026 18:59
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.
Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5897509/lettuce-taco-bell-mexico-cyclospora-outbreak
Published: July 17, 2026 17:04
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states.
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5884849/us-iran-strait-hormuz-global-shipping-risk
Published: July 17, 2026 16:50
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-134227/wildfire-smoke-canada-us
Published: July 17, 2026 15:24
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Published: July 17, 2026 15:07
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan
Published: July 17, 2026 13:15
The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by militants earlier in the week.
'I Want You to Be Happy' takes on modern-day dating
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5894946/i-want-you-to-be-happy-jem-calder-review
Published: July 17, 2026 11:54
In Jem Calder's debut novel, the characters have boarded a plane, baggage first -- with no idea where it will land. Will it lead to an actual relationship, nevermind happiness?
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/07/17/g-s1-133556/world-cup-watch-party-photos
Published: July 17, 2026 11:17
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-134158/us-iran-war-updates
Published: July 17, 2026 11:13
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy
Published: July 17, 2026 11:00
The Wet Hot American Summer director talks about his new film, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and why he's still making comedies with the friends he met in college.
'Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5896494/superworms-clean-animal-specimens-skeleton-research
Published: July 17, 2026 11:00
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
Trump's team says 'no children' died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-133651/usaid-elon-musk-rubio-deaths
Published: July 17, 2026 10:37
Both Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who led the effort to sunset the foreign aid agency, have said that no deaths have been linked to the cutting of its funding. These parents tell a different story.
What will the Pentagon begin screening 'war fighters' for? The quiz knows
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-133804/pentagon-trump-world-cup-netflix-sam-neill-news-quiz
Published: July 17, 2026 09:02
Plus: Jurassic Park, U.K. politics, conspiracy theories, Pete Hegseth and numismatics.
'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5872759/the-odyssey-movie-review-christopher-nolan
Published: July 17, 2026 09:00
It's old-school, swords-and-sandals cinema, yet still modern and richly satisfying.
Federal Reserve looks for 'secret sauce' behind a successful Wisconsin tool maker
Published: July 17, 2026 09:00
Business is booming for Snap-on, a Wisconsin company that has made tools for professional mechanics for more than a century. It recently got a fact-finding visit from the head of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank.
Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
Published: July 17, 2026 09:00
The betting site Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. But the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by insisting it is not a sports gambling operator.
Republican campaigns see immigration as a winning issue for midterms
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-133702/midterm-election-ads-immigration-republicans-democrats
Published: July 17, 2026 09:00
Republicans are spending more money and running more ads on immigration than Democrats are ahead of the November midterm elections, according to an NPR analysis of advertisement data.
As 'The Bear' wraps up, we listen back to an interview with Cousin Richie
Published: July 17, 2026 09:00
Critic David Bianculli says The Bear concludes its run with a beautiful final episode. And we listen back to a 2025 interview with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays an abrasive and ornery cook/maître d'.
At the World Cup, has 'VAR' gone too far? Some fans say it's ruining the tournament
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5896544/2026-world-cup-fifa-var-video-assitant-referee
Published: July 17, 2026 08:00
In this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when fans and teams loved it. What went wrong?
China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access
Published: July 17, 2026 07:17
American-led restrictions have blocked China from accessing some of the world's most advanced technologies, spurring China's efforts to build its own know-how and intensifying the tech race between the world's two biggest economies.
Rubio convenes countries on left-wing political violence
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/g-s1-134148/rubio-convene-countries-on-left-wing-political-violence
Published: July 17, 2026 06:15
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism.
Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
Published: July 17, 2026 05:29
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it.
White House says ICE traffic stops will continue after deadly shootings
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5896396/ice-traffic-stops-shootings
Published: July 16, 2026 21:31
The comments came following widespread reports earlier in the week that those stops would be put on pause after two immigrants were fatally shot by ICE agents in early July.
Flood sirens blare in southcentral Texas as rivers reach perilous heights
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5896458/flood-sirens-texas-rivers-reach-dangerous-heights
Published: July 16, 2026 21:30
Flood sirens blared early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River rose more than 30 feet in three hours, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The storm could bring even more rainfall than last year's deadly Fourth of July floods.
After years of false claims on voting, Trump to give an address on election integrity
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5896448/trump-election-address
Published: July 16, 2026 20:50
President Trump, who for years has sowed doubt about the security of American elections, is scheduled to give a primetime address Thursday night about election integrity. Trump has long contended, without evidence, that he won the 2020 election
The Rolling Stones are for the young
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5888437/rolling-stones-foreign-tongues-album-review
Published: July 16, 2026 18:44
You could look at Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones' 25th album, as a tour of the group's musical variations. But it mixes reliable fun and remarkable energy with a generous attitude toward aging.
Officials probe whether White House teleprompter operator profited off Trump's words
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5896223/kalshi-trump-white-house-teleprompter-operator-bet
Published: July 16, 2026 17:10
It's the first known instance of officials investigating suspected insider trading on a prediction market from inside the White House.
Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids
Published: July 16, 2026 13:31
The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.
Thrilling but uneven, 'The Odyssey' is a homecoming for Christopher Nolan
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5894855/the-odyssey-christopher-nolan-review
Published: July 16, 2026 13:23
The Odyssey feels like a prism through which Nolan's earlier films can be understood. A downbeat realist by nature, Nolan imbues the epic with a fascinating tension between fantasy and skepticism.
Trump wants to fence off the park closest to the White House, a popular protest spot
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5893465/dc-lafayette-square-park-permanent-fencing-proposal
Published: July 16, 2026 12:13
The Trump administration wants to install permanent fencing around Lafayette Park, directly outside the White House. It's long been a popular spot for protesters, who worry barriers will change that.
Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/g-s1-133920/ukraine-defense-minister-fired
Published: July 16, 2026 11:33
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.
10 photographers share favorite moments from the Tiny Desk Contest Tour
Published: July 16, 2026 09:17
Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia.
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5845818/oil-prices-windfall-tax-iran-war
Published: July 16, 2026 09:01
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.
No Asian team managed to go far this World Cup (again). What's holding them back?
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5884732/world-cup-asian-football-confederation-korea-japan
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point.
'Gossip' had godly origins. Here's how it gained its sinful reputation
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5884780/gossip-word-origins-etymology
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
We've all engaged in a little 'gossip.' But did you know its origins were tied to family and friendship?
Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5893672/dot-bike-lanes-speed-cameras-safety-measures
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5891834/ice-use-of-force-aclu-report
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed scrutiny to the agency's tactics.
Trump earned billions last year. Some Pennsylvania swing voters say they don't care
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/nx-s1-5893599/pennsylvania-focus-groups-trump-corruption
Published: July 16, 2026 09:00
Key voters in Pennsylvania are split on whether President Trump earning a big windfall last year is a big deal or not. Their reaction reveals a level of cynicism about many in the political class.
The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/g-s1-133907/death-toll-bangkok-fire
Published: July 16, 2026 06:03
Victims of this week's flash fire at a Bangkok music bar that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out.
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