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People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a pair of actively forming stars. But many people are more curious about the tiny question mark visible toward the bottom of the frame.

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The Georgia indictment charges a 19-member 'criminal enterprise.' Here's who they are

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The indictment out of Fulton County alleges that former President Trump and 18 others conspired to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. His codefendants include big names and local officials.

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Maui's wildfires are among the deadliest on record in the U.S. Here are some others

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The wildfires that killed at least 99 people in Maui are the deadliest to hit the U.S. in more than a century. Here's a look back at some of the country's most lethal blazes and lessons learned.

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A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face

Friday, August 11, 2023

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed for voguing to Beyoncé at a New York City gas station. His death, which is being prosecuted as a hate crime, comes as anti-LGBTQ bills and incidents surge across the U.S.

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Maui officials say it was 'impossible' to warn everyone as wildfires spread quickly

Friday, August 11, 2023

Police chief says the lack of communication and victims' difficulty to get to shelters is making it difficult to get an accurate count of the missing after fires that killed at least 80 people.

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Biden declares a major disaster after hurricane-fueled wildfires kill dozens in Maui

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Biden's declaration will provide federal funding for recovery. Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.

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What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.

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Is Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated

Thursday, July 27, 2023

The Barbie movie is being celebrated (and slammed) as a feminist film, with its themes of female empowerment and critiques of the patriarchy. Can the same be said for the doll at the center of it?

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Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo

Monday, July 24, 2023

Tens of thousands of people, many of them British tourists, are scrambling to evacuate from Rhodes and Corfu as wildfires rage across the country. Temperatures are expected to climb again Tuesday.

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A stolen Christopher Columbus letter found in Delaware returns to Italy decades later

Friday, July 21, 2023

A rare copy of a letter from Columbus to Spain's royals detailing his voyage vanished from a Venice museum in the 1980s. U.S. authorities have repatriated it to Rome after a yearslong investigation.

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Fans flock to theaters for the 'Barbenheimer' double feature

Friday, July 21, 2023

After months of inescapable marketing, viral memes and crossover merch, two of the year's most anticipated movies hit theaters on Friday. Here's why so many people want to see both — and how to prep.

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Travis King isn't the 1st U.S. soldier to enter North Korea. Here's a history

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Travis King crossed the border into North Korea on Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. service member to do so since 1982. A handful of American soldiers defected in the years after the Korean War.

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3 lessons past Hollywood strikes can teach us about the current moment

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Hollywood actors and screenwriters are on strike simultaneously for the first time since 1960. When — and how — might things resolve this time? Experts tell NPR what recent history can teach us.

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Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Monday, July 17, 2023

Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

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Up First Briefing: Russia grain deal; Alabama voting map; 2024 fundraising numbers

Monday, July 17, 2023

Russia leaves the deal that allowed Ukrainian ports to export food. Alabama will redraw its congressional voting map after a Supreme Court ruling. President Biden leads the field in 2024 fundraising.

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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

Saturday, July 15, 2023

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.

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An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.

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Key takeaways from this week's NATO summit, according to the group's leader

Thursday, July 13, 2023

NATO's expansion is the exact opposite of what Russia wanted, says Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. He spoke to NPR about its NATO's newest members, and when Ukraine might join them.

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Heat waves in Europe killed more than 61,600 people last summer, a study estimates

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Researchers estimate that 61,672 Europeans died from heat-related illness between late May and early September 2022. They're urging countries to step up their heat prevention and adaptation efforts.

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A key NATO summit starts Tuesday. Here's what's at stake

Monday, July 10, 2023

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind when leaders from North America and Europe meet in Lithuania. So will the makeup of the alliance itself, as Ukraine continues pushing for membership.

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