As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research

Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.

Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs

A public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK makes severe cuts to its staff and news department.

Sen. Fetterman released from hospital, returns home after heart episode and fall

In a social media post, which included a photograph showing cuts on his face, the first-term U.S. senator and former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor said he was home with his family and "overwhelmed [and] profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes."

A red meat allergy caused by ticks killed a N.J. man. Here's what to know

Researchers say they believe they've documented the first known death from alpha-gal syndrome — a red meat allergy caused by tick bites.

Chile's election sets up a stark left–right showdown

Chile heads to the polls on Sunday, in a fiercely polarized election that mirrors the region's struggles with crime, inflation, and economic stagnation.

Here's the latest on the Southern California storm

Burn areas, charred by the region's recent fires and stripped of plants, are of major concern, where evacuation warnings and orders for some properties are still in place until Sunday morning.

At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.

Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada

The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit in a push to lower prices

President Trump announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities amid pressure to address high consumer prices.

Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders

The dismissal of Greene — once the epitome of "Make America Great Again" — appeared to be the final break in a dispute simmering for months.

Pulp: Tiny Desk Concert

Jarvis Cocker croons, coos and dances his way through this career-spanning Tiny Desk with Pulp.

California is revoking licenses of 17,000 immigrant truckers amid federal pressure

The Department of Motor Vehicles' move raises concerns from truckers and advocates for their livelihood and for the effects on the state's economy. Labor groups also criticized the decision.

Pope Leo's hope-inspiring favorite films

Pope Leo likes movies. As he meets with Hollywood stars today, we have a look at his four favorite movies.

He was wrongfully imprisoned for decades. Now, his quilts celebrate humanity

After 42 years wrongfully incarcerated in the Angola State Penitentiary, Gary Tyler has been living and working as an artist and advocate in Los Angeles for the past decade.

Dear Life Kit: I'm tall. How do I politely ask people to stop bringing it up?

Experts answer audience questions about fielding unsolicited advice and prying questions, including what to say when people make uncomfortable comments about your body or your relationships.

The first of 30 Bob Ross works were auctioned to help public TV. They broke records

The first three of 30 paintings sold in Los Angeles for a record-shattering 662,000ドル. The rest will go up for auction in various cities throughout 2026. Ross painted many of them live on his PBS show.

Why California is taking a lead at the U.N's climate conference

The U.S. didn't send delegates to this year's world climate conference called COP30. But that void is being filled by leaders from state and cities including California.

Scientists pull ancient RNA from a woolly mammoth's body

Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in the extinct mammal's body just before it died.

As social media grows more toxic, college athletes ask themselves: Is it worth it?

Building a social media brand has helped enrich players. But constant harassment — fueled in part by sports gambling — has come to outweigh potential income. Now, staying "regular" is the goal.

Cast your vote for NPR's Pod Club Awards!

'Tis the season to celebrate your favorite podcast.

There's a new generation of folk protest singers on TikTok

Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise.