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Decades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis
For people who support peace and good relations, the spectacle of riot police separating communities conjures the strife that once plagued the province.
Greektown business owner says weekend fencing is keeping customers away
Greektown business owner says construction fencing is keeping customers away
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction: "It's very difficult"
Another majority that could be in Democrats’ reach: From the Politics Desk
Plus, AI takes center stage in Washington.
Guitarist Tom Morello gets political on 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Tom Morello, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine, about his first solo rock record Everyone Gets Everything They Want.
Historic science museum in Philadelphia to close
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close down thanks to financial pressures. The 198-year-old museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mixup
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls: "It's almost like a constitution"
I haven’t carried a traditional wallet in years — here’s what I’m using instead
Slim, convenient and cute — the best Gen-Z-approved wallet alternatives guaranteed to fit in your bag
Supreme Court allows Trump’s ‘third country’ deportation policy
This is the second time the court has rejected lower court rulings that immigrants must be able to object before being sent to countries to which they have no previous connection.
HealthPartners set to acquire Essentia Health amid spate of industry mergers in Minnesota
China grants singer a rare exemption after she includes unapproved tribute song
Authorities in Chengdu, China, have granted a rare exemption to singer Na Ying after she performed an unapproved song at a weekend concert.
Making gene-edited babies is illegal. This startup says it may be time to reconsider
Origin Genomics aims to prove the potential benefits of its technology for editing disease-causing genes in human embryos outweigh the risks.
This year's MacArthur Fellows include researchers who fuse science and justice
The MacArthur Foundation has just announced its latest batch of 20 fellows. Among the recipients of the $800,000 "no-strings-attached" fellowships are researchers who were recognized for their work at the intersection of science and justice.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science to host world renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax
Rural healthcare providers in Colorado get boost from federal government
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health policy platform
Insurers cast themselves as MAHA allies
They'll emphasize overlapping interests with the movement.
Dengue fever surge in Florida shows the virus’ growing threat in the U.S.
The outbreak, centered on Tampa Bay, is the state’s largest on record. Experts offered several possible explanations for the high case count.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, marking the most significant milestone to date in the attempt to legislate reform in college athletics.
How an obscure government code unlocks opportunity for businesses
What rhymes with "snakes" and helps the government classify economic activity? NAICS — or the North American Industry Classification System. These codes categorize every industry from artificial turf installation to zucchini farming. But they’re not exactly easy to get. Today we look at one business’ quest for a NAICS code and what makes them so valuable. Fact checking by Leyla Doss. Your Next Listen — How to take the temperature of the US consumer Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter! — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more! — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
As a major Midtown Sacramento retailer closes shop, neighboring businesses say crime to blame
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the legislation is the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing payments to college athletes for their name, image and likeness and how often they can transfer.
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports, despite opposition from some Democrats
Senate passes sweeping college sports package
It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from NIL compensation to conference realignment.
East Colfax businesses look toward revitalization with completion of BRT stretch
East Colfax businesses in Denver hope to capitalize on improvements following Bus Rapid Transit project
It's been two long years of Bus Rapid Transit construction for many businesses along East Colfax.
Talarico, Paxton want to cut federal gas taxes as they court Hispanic voters in Texas Senate race
As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how Europe’s right-wing parties are dealing with Russia.
Little Havana business owners call for e-scooter safety rules after crash leaving 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
White House says Trump PSA that appears to look like 2024 campaign ad is 'not political'
The Trump administration published a new "PSA" that was paid for by the U.S. government that ran alongside football games, Sunday morning news shows and primetime broadcast shows. The White House defended the advertisements, saying that they were "not political." NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.
Collegiate sports reform bill is expected to pass in Senate, but House is unclear
The Senate is expected to pass the Protect College Sports Act to allow the NCAA to reinstate limits on athlete transfers and eligibility, opponents say it doesn't do enough to address rising spending.
Alito recuses from major climate change case to be decided by the Supreme Court
October Prime Day is a week away, and new early deals just dropped: iRobot, Lego, Ninja and more are up to 80% off
Before Prime Big Deal Days officially starts (and popular products sell out), Amazon loyalty members can add household basics, gifts and much-needed upgrades to their carts.
Metals in smoke, ash from Maui wildfire harmed lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health.
French student protests shake up presidential campaign
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has clashed with far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon over high school protests demanding more resources for education.
Axios Live: Utah's health worker shortage is more than a numbers problem
Utah's health care workforce shortage reflects gaps in pay, clinical training and access to career pathways
McKeesport's Minerva Bakery announces abrupt closure after 103 years in business
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases as health worker shortages worsen
According to data from the Africa CDC, the current outbreak has outpaced the two-year West Africa regional outbreak in terms of spread in the same time.
Atlanta's new NWSL team unveils Atlanta City FC name, logo and colors
Atlanta's newest professional sports team now has a name, a phoenix and a date to take the field.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 7, including woman at Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences
Chicago school board president candidate Jessica Biggs calls for putting student success over politics
In Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed
Legislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district.
Sci-fi goes supersized at Great Lakes Science Center
"Interstellar," "Nope" and more are coming to the science center's DOME theater.
Food safety becomes an election issue as major outbreaks and recalls cause concern
California health officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties
California health officials are on the lookout for new measles cases, after someone with the vaccine-preventable disease rode a passenger train and busses through six counties.
AI assessors says current science hasn't caught up to the safety measures people want
Anthropic and OpenAI say they are working with third-party evaluators to make sure their products are safe. Some evaluators caution that current AI science lags behind what people are calling for.
White House releases new taxpayer-funded ad describing ‘final battle’
The ad is nearly identical to one Trump’s presidential campaign released in 2024.
Sen. John Fetterman speaks with Major Garrett about midterms, political future
Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.
Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability, address nation on Iran ahead of midterm elections
Massachusetts ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in state elections
The New Season: Fall 2026 - The most anticipated new movies, music, TV and more
Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
As former athletes, some Senators have extra say on the college sports reform bill
As Senate considers a major college sports reform bill lobbied for by the NCAA and other powerful stakeholders, some lawmakers — themselves former college athletes — have a major say in the debate.
Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
We look at President Trump's fight with some of the White House press corps, as well as his attempt to claw back $810 million in Congressionally-approved funds for health and education spending.
Politics chat: Trump vs the media; rolling back health and education spending
We look at President Trump's fight with some of the White House press corps, as well as his attempt to claw back $810 million in Congressionally-approved funds for health and education spending.
Eye on Politics: New super PAC money, tight governor's race, talking with Hispanic Republicans
From professor to patient: One man's journey on the frontier of lung cancer treatment
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer, but new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients.
The most pressing midterm issues for rural voters
Affordability matters most for rural voters heading into the midterms.
In a mysterious reversal, Earth’s atmosphere has gotten less dusty
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has fallen over the last 20 years, recent research shows. Could that explain why the planet has been warming faster than expected?
Colorado recalls marijuana vape company's products sold at more than 400 stores
Colorado public health and marijuana regulation authorities issued on Friday a recall of marijuana vape devices believed to be contaminated with a volatile industrial solvent.
How playing Mahjong could improve your brain health later in life
Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
White House blocks CNN from covering Trump’s Tennessee trip
CNN had been scheduled to fly with Trump on Air Force One on Saturday as part of its pool duties covering the president.
Teen's headache reveals alarming health risk for family: "Saving people's lives"
Press pool dispute escalates as White House cuts CNN from Air Force One travel
The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One this weekend. It's another chapter in President Trump's fight with the press, and it appears there will be no TV pool coverage today.
Week in Politics: Trump faces Republican defections; U.S.-China summit; press feud
Some GOP candidates are stepping back from unpopular Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, a U.S.-China summit at the White House and tensions with the press corps.
Saturday Sports: MLB playoff race; college football; NFL kickoff; Pope Leo on baseball
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk about the possible divine intervention on behalf of Chicago baseball.
Meth is a key driver in Fiji's fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
Asian Business Association honors local businesses in 50th anniversary gala
Political ad attacking CD8 incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans gets a Reality Check
Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegal
Tri-State Area residents, business owners brace for nor'easter
Harford County businesses celebrate Dolly Day, raising money for Imagination Library
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new map drawn to give Republicans an edge
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterm elections for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primary elections.
Supreme Court for the third time rejects Republican redistricting push in Missouri
A Republican effort to use a new congressional map that would eliminate one of the two Democratic-held districts in the state has again failed in court.
Vacant South Philadelphia property pipe leak creates 8-inch deep "pond" in nearby business lot
3 takeaways from our new polling averages: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a dispatch from battleground Appalachia.
Yearlong water leak at vacant South Philly property ruins nearby business lot
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after release of damaging ethics report
Dale Caldwell’s announcement came less than a day after fellow Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill released the findings and urged him to resign his post.
Illinois measles cases hit 23 in 2026, most from Douglas, Moultrie counties outbreak
Cash registers, safe taken during at least 4 business burglaries on Chicago's South Side
Multiple businesses were broken into on Friday morning, and burglars left cash registers and a safe.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges
Critics have said the data could lead to U.S. citizens being kicked off the voter rolls, but the justices noted the law prohibits broad voter purges in the weeks leading up to an election.
US ends health funding for Zimbabwe after dispute over data-sharing terms
The United States will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programs at the end of September. This decision follows Zimbabwe's rejection of a U.S.