Remembering war correspondent Rod Nordland

After surviving many close calls as a war correspondent, Norland was diagnosed with a lethal brain…

SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an “opt-out” option when…

The next James Bond film will have Dune’s Denis Villeneuve as its director

“I’m a die-hard Bond fan,” Denis Villeneuve says. The Quebecois filmmaker’s hiring comes as a relief…

Pentagon chief: Iran strike was a ‘historically successful attack’

Striking a combative tone, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. media was more focused on…

Faith Kipyegon attempts to make history by smashing the 4-minute mile for women

The three-time Olympic champion will need to shave more than 7 seconds off her personal best,…

Understanding the impact of extreme heat on transportation infrastructure

NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Mikhail Chester, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about how…

At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead

We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who’ve been given the…

Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century

What was once another shortened way to call a friend “brother,” the word “bruh” is now…

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

NPR’s Steve Inskeep profiles Iran’s supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a…

Why America’s giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

Reaching Iran’s most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world’s biggest conventional…