Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
Published: September 6, 2024 13:33
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
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E-cigarette use is declining — even as the industry eyes teens for new products
Published: September 6, 2024 11:10
E-cigarettes hit the market about 20 years ago, and became a hit among teenagers. A new survey, however, finds far fewer teens used e-cigarettes over the past year.
Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court
Published: September 6, 2024 11:07
Questions remain over this week's school shooting that killed two students and two teachers, as the father of the 14-year-old shooter is charged with manslaughter.
LL Cool J goes back to his roots in his new album
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/06/nx-s1-5037796/ll-cool-j-new-album-force-rap-interview
Published: September 6, 2024 09:18
LL Cool J is out with his first album in over a decade. He says on Morning Edition, "I've been here for years, baby. How are you going to call it a comeback?"
ANNA DELVEY DANCING WITH THE STARS
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/06/nx-s1-5100839/anna-delvey-dancing-with-the-stars
Published: September 6, 2024 09:16
A quarter of a million people in the U.S. wear electronic ankle monitors, in lieu of prison time. One of them will be a contestant this month on the ABC reality show “Dancing with the Stars.”
The journey 2 siblings made each day during the school year to attend classes
Published: September 6, 2024 09:12
In this week's StoryCorps, a brother and sister talk about going to school in the U.S. while living in Mexico.
The stakes are high as the monthly jobs report for August is released
Published: September 6, 2024 09:04
The Labor Department reports Friday on employment and unemployment for the month of August. The Federal Reserve is watching closely as it weighs how much to cut interest rates later this month.
Lilla Lanivich, 13, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
Published: September 6, 2024 09:01
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
Examining the effectiveness of armed school resource officers
Published: September 6, 2024 09:00
NPR's A Martinez talks with Lucy Sorensen, an associate professor of public policy at the University of Albany, about the role of armed school resource officers.
Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-s1-5082407/long-covid-chronic-illness-teenager
Published: September 6, 2024 09:00
The middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, changed her life.
Hikers are still venturing out to the desert despite the record heat
Published: September 6, 2024 08:58
As intense heat is baking Southern California, a team of volunteers at Joshua Tree National Park is trying to prevent heat-related accidents.
The women's finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament is set
Published: September 6, 2024 08:47
Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka will play Saturday for the championship. The men's field will be narrowed to two players on Friday.
The electorate changed since 2020's presidential election. What's it mean for 2024?
Published: September 6, 2024 08:45
How the electorate has changed in the crucial swing states and what it could mean for the election outcome this year.
Authorities release new details about 14-year-old suspect in Georgia school shooting
Published: September 5, 2024 14:41
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Jeremy Redmon shares the latest following yesterday's deadly school shooting in Winder, Georgia.
Fire towers in New York are illuminated to honor fire watchers who kept communities safe
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-s1-5092072/ny-fire-tower-illumination
Published: September 5, 2024 11:36
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits, honoring fire watchers who keep communities safe in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains.
Boeing's Starliner is being prepared to leave the International Space Station
Published: September 5, 2024 11:26
The beleaguered Starliner spacecraft will head home on Friday, but its astronauts won't.
What do Republicans need to do to maintain their majority in the U.S. House?
Published: September 5, 2024 11:21
NRP's Steve Inskeeep speaks with Erin Covey, U.S. House editor for the Cook Political Report.
A 14-year-old boy is accused of killing 4 people at Apalachee High School
Published: September 5, 2024 11:19
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN reporter Leigh Waldman, who is in Winder, Ga., where the school shooting took place on Wednesday.
Competitive states in the presidential election are where you'll find the candidates
Published: September 5, 2024 10:53
Where candidates go — the size, place and pace of their events — says a lot about where they think they can win.
A review of the new Peacock series 'Fight Night'
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-s1-5100114/a-review-of-the-new-peacock-series-fight-night
Published: September 5, 2024 09:14
The Peacock series Fight Night tells the story of how a party after Muhammad Ali's 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta became an infamous heist.
Fire towers in New York honor those who kept communities safe
Published: September 5, 2024 09:12
Every year at summer's end, volunteers in New York illuminate historic fire towers on mountain summits, honoring fire watchers who keep communities safe in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains.
The sound of air raid sirens in Ukraine have been turned into music
Published: September 5, 2024 09:11
A Ukrainian singer's video of her voice harmonizing to an air raid siren has become a social media symbol of defiance.
As the NFL season begins, fans will see something new: Guardian Caps
Published: September 5, 2024 09:10
For the first time, several NFL players will wear extra padding known as "Guardian Caps" over their helmets to protect against concussions during regular season play.
College presidents consider how to respond to a new school year of campus protests
Published: September 5, 2024 09:09
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Wesleyan University president Michael Roth about why he supports political activism on campus.
Georgia investigators piece together the events leading up to latest school shooting
Published: September 5, 2024 09:07
A 14-year-old boy is in custody after a high school shooting in Georgia killed four people and injured nine others. The community in the small town of Winder is grappling with the tragedy.
Trump Jan. 6 case gets its first hearing since the Supreme Court's immunity ruling
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/05/nx-s1-5100177/trump-election-case-jack-smith-immunity
Published: September 5, 2024 09:05
Lawyers for the government's special counsel and former President Donald Trump are set to clash in court in Washington over how the election interference case against him will proceed.
Tim Walz's roots are in Nebraska — where people are talking about their ex-neighbor
Published: September 5, 2024 08:51
Nebraskans who knew Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in his early life share their memories of the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Gun control groups herald apparent closure of Polymer80, a big maker of gun kits
Published: September 5, 2024 08:47
Gun control groups are heralding the apparent closure of Polymer80 — one of the biggest makers of gun kits. The so-called “ghost guns” have become a target of federal regulators and lawsuits, but manufacturers may be looking to SCOTUS for relief. The court…
2024 wildfires hits cattle country especially hard — in places like eastern Oregon
Published: September 5, 2024 08:41
The biggest losses to wildfires this year have been on prairies, and not in forests. Nearly half of all land burned in the U.S. has been in cattle country extending from Texas to Oregon.
These Alaska moms couldn’t find a Yup’ik children’s book. So they made one themselves
Published: September 4, 2024 19:00
Yup’ik is the most spoken Native language in Alaska, but finding Yup’ik books for young children can be almost impossible. These moms created their own – and now they’re fielding nearly 1,000 orders.
This boss vowed to help his workers with child care. It hasn't been easy
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/04/nx-s1-5049979/child-care-wisconsin-ceo-working-parents
Published: September 4, 2024 09:00
Child care continues to vex working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying — and struggling — to make a difference.
Meet the evangelicals trying to make a case for VP Harris
Published: September 4, 2024 09:00
More than 80% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, but a new group is trying to push some of those voters to the camp of Democratic nominee vice president Kamala Harris.
Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the '60s, has died at age 88
Published: September 4, 2024 08:03
Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 88. Tall, dark and handsome, he starred in three of the "Gidget" beach movies.
Former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz issues searing rebuke to PM Netanyahu
Published: September 4, 2024 07:44
Benny Gantz, a former Israeli war cabinet member who walked out in June, has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza or else step down.
Democrats face considerable challenges in efforts to retain control of the Senate
Published: September 4, 2024 07:33
Democrats are facing significant challenges in efforts to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November. Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Selfies taken in desirable locations makes people less likely to go there, study finds
Published: September 4, 2024 07:30
A new study finds that seeing other people in photos at a desirable locale — especially selfies — makes people less likely to go there.
German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country
Published: September 4, 2024 07:22
Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.
Judges and civil servants in Mexico protest proposed changes to judiciary
Published: September 4, 2024 06:54
The legislative and executive branch in Mexico are about to pass a popular constitutional reform that would remake the judiciary. Judges, civil servants and law students are protesting the move.
Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions
Published: September 4, 2024 06:43
Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa.
Russian strike on Urkainian military academy kills dozens
Published: September 4, 2024 06:23
Ukraine is in mourning after Russian missiles tore into a military academy, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 270. It’s one of the deadliest attacks of the two-and-a-half year war.
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/06/nx-s1-5057482/high-tide-floods-get-worse
Published: September 3, 2024 23:37
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.
5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5098300/uk-suspends-arms-israel
Published: September 3, 2024 21:09
The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it's suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
What to watch for in the post-Labor Day campaign sprint
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5098327/presidential-election-harris-trump-campaign
Published: September 3, 2024 09:00
From how to read the polls to big moments yet to come for Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump, here are five themes and questions to think about this fall.
Hotel worker strike in the U.S. extends into third day
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5098109/hotel-worker-strike-in-the-u-s-extends-into-third-day
Published: September 3, 2024 08:31
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Steven Hufana in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he works as a prep cook at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Many EV owners are on a constant hunt for a place to charge up
Published: September 3, 2024 07:59
Electric vehicle owners who live in cities often don’t have garages or driveways — so they can’t charge their cars at home. And public chargers are in short supply.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5091875/morning-news-brief
Published: September 3, 2024 07:46
U.S. presidential campaigns hit the final stretch. Venezuelan courts issue arrest warrant for opposition figure Edmundo González. DirecTV subscribers lose channel access due to contact dispute.
Arrest warrant issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González
Published: September 3, 2024 07:41
An arrest warrant has been issued in Venezuela for opposition figure Edmundo González, whose claim to a July election victory over the authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was backed by the U.S.
Vermont university funds construction of off-campus apartments to help ease costs
Published: September 3, 2024 07:30
Some students at public universities pay more for housing than they do for tuition. Vermont's flagship university is funding new off-campus apartments to ease the way.
Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle explains how the pardon system works
Published: September 3, 2024 07:16
Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her book "Pardon Power," exploring how the pardon system works and why.
Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable
Published: September 3, 2024 07:13
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
States train election workers to identify AI-manipulated materials
Published: September 3, 2024 07:02
Election officials across the country have spent years fighting false claims and conspiracy theories about stolen elections. Now they’re worried that new AI technologies could make the problem worse.
Las Vegas police refuse to comply with NFL facial recognition tech at games
Published: September 3, 2024 06:55
Las Vegas police are refusing to comply with the NFL’s new plan to use facial recognition technology for stadium employees during games.
Morning news brief
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/nx-s1-5091863/morning-news-brief
Published: September 2, 2024 07:45
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of six hostages recovered. Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics. A look at Harris and Trump plans to tackle high housing costs.
Israelis protest Netanyahu government after bodies of 6 hostages recovered from Gaza
Published: September 2, 2024 07:39
Hours after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza, Israelis protested the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for a general strike.
Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics as support for labor rises
Published: September 2, 2024 07:36
With public support for labor on the rise, unions are taking more prominent roles in politics, including key speaking slots at last month's Democratic National Convention.
Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonlier, studies find
Published: September 2, 2024 07:29
Tired of swiping left and right? And out of patience? You’re not alone. Our quest for romance through dating apps is only making us lonelier.
A look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out soon
Published: September 2, 2024 07:24
Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out in the next few months.
Far-right party makes large gains in elections in 2 states in eastern Germany
Published: September 2, 2024 07:17
Voters in two states in eastern Germany have given a far-right party its best result since WWII — results that have many worried about a resurgence of anti-immigrant, populist politics in Europe.
There are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners to rescue their coworkers
Published: September 2, 2024 06:59
Mining industry deaths hit a near-decade high last year. Most occurred in surface mines, like strip or open-pit mines, but there are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners for rescues.
Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change
Published: September 2, 2024 06:50
Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.
Israelis protest against leadership after bodies of 6 hostages recovered from Gaza
Published: September 2, 2024 06:46
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with political scientist Gayil Talshir of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about the protests in Israel after the recovery of the bodies of six hostages.
How Harris and Trump plan to address the high cost of housing
Published: September 2, 2024 06:33
The high cost of housing is a big issue for voters. And both presidential candidates have plans to address it. But there are few details and lots of questions.
Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/31/nx-s1-5092142/complex-grief-coping-with-the-loss-of-a-sibling
Published: August 31, 2024 09:00
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.
Vice President Kamala Harris answered questions on CNN about her policy views
Published: August 30, 2024 20:29
It was Harris' first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. She said she’d appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about policy shifts over the years.