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One kind of tiny ant can serve as a monumental example for how to keep members of a community safe from pathogens. A new study shows how they do it.
The government shutdown's economic impact has been limited so far, but experts warn the costs -- and its burden on Americans -- could grow with time.
The Democratic House Minority Leader tells NPR Americans will pressure Congress to extend Obamacare subsidies as they realize their health care costs are going up.
The economic cost of the government shutdown is mounting, as workers miss paychecks and contracts stall. President Trump’s feud with Colombia is deepening, with threats to cut aid testing a decades-long alliance. And in France, outrage is growing after the Louvre jewel heist, with political backlash and a security crackdown underway.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Raphael Nam, Tara Neil, Miguel Macias, Mohamad ElBardicy and Martha Ann Overland.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher ThomasWe get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
President Trump and former President Obama have endorsed the two candidates locked in a tight race for New Jersey governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
Hundreds of volunteer advocates put partisan differences aside and pressed Congress to help people with cancer. The advocacy came just before the stalemate that has shut down the federal government.
In her new book Independent, former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre writes that party infighting, bias and disloyalty drove her to leave the Democratic Party.
A late three-run home run by the Toronto Blue Jays ended the Seattle Mariner's longest postseason run and their World Series hopes. The Blue Jays will now face the L.A. Dodgers in the World Series.
The NBA season tips off Tuesday with a doubleheader. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NBA hall of famer Grant Hill about the season's key storylines and the return of NBC as official broadcast partner.
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Natan Sachs with the Middle East Institute about the future of the ceasefire deal from Israel's perspective.
After 18 months under siege, El Fasher in Sudan's remote Darfur region has become a famine-stricken, bomb-blasted city on the brink of extinction.
In some communities, fire crews are delayed -- not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks.
Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister Tuesday. Her election comes at a time of upheaval in Japanese politics.
A series of deadly U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean has set off a fierce clash between President Trump and his Colombian counterpart over aid, trade and accountability.
Tensions between the U.S. and Colombia continue to rise. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kevin Whitaker, a former U.S. ambassador to Colombia, about the relationship between the two countries.
President Trump signed a critical-minerals deal with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Monday, as the U.S. seeks to reduce its dependence on China's rare-earth resources.
Shock has turned to anger in Paris as details about the Louvre Museum's gaps in security start to emerge after "priceless" jewels were stolen in a brazen daytime burglary.
French authorities are searching for the culprits behind the burglary at the Louvre. NPR's Michel Martin talks to a former FBI art crime specialist about how museum heists are investigated.
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. David Hill, an allergist and physician, about a study he co-authored that found early exposure to peanuts resulted in fewer peanut allergies in children.
If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a close relationship, therapist KC Davis, author of Who Deserves Your Love, has a list of questions to help you decide whether you should continue to engage. Davis provides guidance on how to create boundaries you feel good about without cutting people out of your life.Take our survey at npr.org/lifekitsurveyFollow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
The Trump administration's push to expand immigration enforcement -- as part of its deportation efforts -- has created job opportunities in small towns and cities.We head to one of them -- Folkston, Georgia, a community of about 2,800 residents..That number will soon swell as immigrant detainees fill up a growing ICE detention center at the edge of town. The center is in a old prison run by the private prison corporation, the GEO Group, and is set to become the nation’s largest detention facility.We hear about the hopes and fears of the town's residents.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at [email protected] episode was produced by Liz Baker, Elena Burnett and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Eric Westervelt and Justine Kenin. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Certain ants appear to alter their nest networks to prevent epidemics, offering inspiration for disease control interventions in the human world as well.
The race for governor in blue New Jersey appears to be a dead heat between Democratic Rep. and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill and pro-Trump Republican and longtime N.J. politician Jack Ciattarelli.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a ceasefire after unprecedented clashes, including strikes in Kabul and the deaths of three cricket players
The Charlotte Symphony decided it wants a sonic logo, so it got a composer to write a seven-second piece of music for the orchestra.
During its busiest time of year, "The Witch City" has come together to keep a national park site open — so all its costumed visitors can use the bathroom.
It's no secret that acrimony in America is high. And now, more Americans say violence might be necessary to get the country back on track.
Amazon's cloud computing service provides back-end support to many companies that operate online. When it has problems, so do they.
The latest version of OpenAI's Sora can quickly turn text prompts and simple images into studio quality videos, which left the entertainment industry deeply uneasy.
After years of shrinking, the gender pay gap is widening. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post reporter Taylor Telford about why some women are leaving the workforce.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice.
Authorities in France are racing to catch robbers who stole priceless jewelry from the Paris Louvre museum.
Colombia recalls its ambassador to Washington amid fallout from U.S. boat strikes — and a war of words between Presidents Petro and Trump.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Rob Dannenberg, a former CIA station chief in Moscow, about his time spent in Russia, President Vladimir Putin and more.
Elizabeth Vaughan had a painful experience during a high school choir performance. Then, a few kind words at just the right moment changed the course of her life.
Israel launched its first air strikes since the truce began, after two Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza.
Dominion Voting Systems, the election technology firm at the center of several election-related conspiracy theories in 2020, was sold this month and rebranded as Liberty Vote. We discuss the practical implications of the transformation and how it could affect the 2026 midterm elections. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and Colorado Public Radio reporter Bente Birkeland.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Rob Dannenberg understands Vladimir Putin. He was CIA station chief in Moscow and served as the chief of operations for CIA's Counterterrorism Center. He now works as an independent consultant on geopolitical and security risk and is the co-author of A Spy Walked Into A Bar: A Practitioner's Guide to Cocktail Tradecraft. Dannenberg speaks to Mary Louise Kelly about Putin's endgame in Ukraine, his approach with President Trump, and what cocktails and espionage have in common. We're back with a new episode on Thursday. Email the show at [email protected]+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
Critic Lloyd Schwartz tells a story about Lezhneva, a Russian singer he "discovered" a few months ago — without realizing he already owned a 2015 recording of her rendition of Handel's early oratorio.
Burns' PBS documentary includes the perspectives of women, Native Americans, and enslaved and free Black people — all of whom were initially excluded from the declaration "all men are created equal."
ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived; then he lawyered up. Detainees like him who can afford to pay for more due process show the pitfalls of a mass deportation approach.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas about the impact of the government shutdown on his constituents, including military families in the state.
Israel says the ceasefire is back on after it launched strikes on Gaza in response to clashes over the weekend that threaten to unravel a fragile deal. It's day 20 of the government shutdown, but the usual pressure points that push lawmakers toward a deal haven’t been felt yet. And the U.S. steps up military operations in the Caribbean, raising fears and tensions in the region.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebecca Rosman, Jason Breslow, Tara Neil, Mohamad ElBardicy and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher ThomasWe get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody's Girl," will be released Tuesday, months after she died by suicide. Her collaborator on the book and her brother talk about sharing her story.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Indo-Pacific security expert Michael Fullilove about US-Australian relations ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to the White House Monday.
Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated around the world Monday, but steep tariffs on Indian goods made preparing for the holiday more costly for people living in the U.S.
As Florida halts some mandatory childhood vaccines, residents in the state are split -- some fear a drop in herd immunity while others praise the decision as a win for parental choice.
One of the most celebrated directors of the past 60 years, Martin Scorsese, is the subject of a new multi-part documentary on Apple TV+ called "Mr. Scorsese."
The Hallmark Channel is already decking the halls, rolling out its annual lineup of Christmas-themed movies even earlier this year.
Israel says it struck dozens of Hamas targets across Gaza Sunday in response to attacks on its troops, threatening to unravel a fragile ceasefire that has been in place for less than a week.
Still under a ceasefire with Israel, Hamas has waged a new war against its rivals in Gaza. Hamas says the crackdown is meant to restore stability, but the U.S. says it violates the ceasefire deal.
How does the power vacuum in Gaza complicate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Stephen Farrell, co-author of "Hamas: The Quest For Power."
The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed Sunday after "priceless" jewels were stolen in a brazen daytime burglary.
U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean this year have sparked fear and concern in areas like Trinidad and Tobago, where locals are questioning who is being targeted.
The Trump administration's appointment of two federal prosecutors will be challenged Monday. If the court finds them to be invalid, cases against former FBI Director James Comey and others may vanish.
Former New York Republican Congressman George Santos is out of prison after President Trump commuted his sentence Friday. NPR's Leila Fadel asks New York Times reporter Michael Gold how it happened.
With age comes wisdom. And wrinkles. And joint pain. In wellness circles, the buzz is that collagen supplements can help with all these concerns. But are these claims something you should swallow?
Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial technique: synthetic biology. This catchall term often means genetic engineering – introducing new genes to an organism. And a recent narrow vote by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on using the technology shows how divided scientists are on the issue of releasing genetically altered species. Science correspondent Nate Rott wades into the debate with us and reveals whether or not the Union voted to place a moratorium on releasing gene-edited species.Read more of Nate’s reporting on the topic. Interested in more science debates? Email us your question at [email protected].Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Since 2020, the cost of veterinary care has increased about 40%—almost twice the rate of inflation. As a result, many pet owners say they've skipped necessary vet care. So, what's going on here? A veterinarian, and a lesser-known economic theory, have some answers. Related episodes: The Vet Clinic Chow Down What Do Private Equity Firms Actually Do? For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Do you ever feel like the internet just doesn't work as well as it used to? Or maybe you wish you could go back to the old internet? Where your search queries actually served you what you wanted, and your feeds weren't overrun by ads? Well, it's not just you - the internet IS getting worse, and platforms are getting harder to leave. But how did we get here? Journalist and tech activist Cory Doctorow joins Brittany to lay out why in his new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It.Follow Brittany Luse on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
NPR editor Barrie Hardymon and producer Marc Rivers talk about the joy of loving movies everyone else loves to hate.
Senator Tim Kaine calls for Congress to reclaim its war powers over Venezuela strikes.
Israel and Hamas exchange fire in southern Gaza, leaving several Palestinians dead and raising new doubts about the fragile ceasefire.
Treworgy Family Orchards in Maine has claimed national corn maze honors five years in a row. Co-owner Jonathan Kenerson explains how they do it.
Jo Erickson of Colorado Public Radio tells the story of Jason McBride's mission to steer teens away from gun violence in the podcast Systemic.
Author Erin Somers explores marriage, desire, and the blurry space between fantasy and reality in her new novel.
Music journalist and author Kathy Iandoli talks about co-writing Episodes, Gucci Mane's memoir about his life and mental health.
The Israeli military has carried out its first airstrikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began more than a week ago after accusing Hamas of attacking Israeli troops.
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to author, Catherine Mayer, about the significance of Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles after Jeffrey Epstein allegations against him refuse to fade.
You may have heard kids say "six, seven". We unpack what's behind the latest slang making waves in playgrounds and online.
The remnants of a typhoon have forced over a thousand people to evacuate from rural villages in Western Alaska. Many of those leaving are Alaska Native people with generations-long connections to the land.
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)
Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown.
Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike last week. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to John August, a labor expert, about the growing number of strikes in the industry.