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Scammers target Hennepin County fund meant to aid businesses impacted by ICE surge
Kash Patel defends FBI’s new policy on bestiality at Senate hearing
Sen. John Kennedy grilled the FBI director about a recently revised policy that doesn’t automatically disqualify job applicants who have engaged in bestiality.
Senate votes to move forward with Protect College Sports Act
The legislation is the latest attempt to set a national standard for the rules of college sports, on issues ranging from eligibility to compensation.
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Supreme Court rejects Trump and Republicans’ election plans.
DHL inks health care logistics deals in South America
Parcel giants have been investing in health care and pharmaceutical shipping, among their most lucrative lines of business.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry to redevelop historic main entrance with new Welcome Hall
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry plans to construct a new Welcome Hall for its primary entrance facing 57th Drive and Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Vance tells Republicans running against a Democrat who’s ‘not that crazy’ to bring up Abdul El-Sayed instead
The vice president rallied Capitol Hill Republicans Tuesday, telling them that while they can’t pretend “everything is perfect” right now — they can blame Democrats.
‘I’m not going to be a Republican!’: John Fetterman promises, again, not to defect
The Pennsylvania senator has faced ongoing questions about leaving the Democratic Party and made a video appearance at the Republicans’ midterm convention last week.
The new Apple Health features
Apple's new Health features, which include more accurate heart rate sensing, enhanced vital readings and calculations for your Health Age, are set to launch on beta on Wednesday, Sept. 16. NBC News' Savannah Sellers sat down with the vice president of health at Apple to talk about what to know.
Healey pushes postpartum mental health screenings after Clancy trial
The Massachusetts governor wants $2.25 million to address perinatal mood disorders.
Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says
The Congressional Budget office estimates that inflation will continue to rise into the first quarter of next year.
How AI is rewriting the rules for medicine and biotech in Mass.
Three Mass. health care leaders explain why AI in medicine is about more than speed—it's changing how scientists and doctors approach patient care.
Pennsylvania teen dies from measles complications, the state’s fourth death
An 18-year old with measles died from a rare and severe neurological condition that causes inflammation in the brain.
Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for renovations
The board made the move after finding the center is “unsafe” and “hazardous”
Supreme Court pushes back against Trump and GOP ahead of the midterm elections
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on mail-in ballots and redistricting foreshadow a frosty reception to further attempts to change the rules before the election, experts said.
Tiny krill are turning up in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Scientists want to know why
Antarctic krill serve as a crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. They recycle nutrients used by algae. Now researchers say they've found krill in a surprising place: hydrothermal vents.
Georgia health officials urge vaccinations as state grapples with higher number of measles cases
Georgia has confirmed 16 cases of measles so far this year, most of which are in young children.
Evvy raises $40M for at-home women's health testing
After a funding pullback last year, women's health tech financing has rebounded in 2026.
Live updates: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join diverse speakers at ‘Pro-Human’ AI conference
Live updates and the latest news as lawmakers, actors and religious leaders join ‘Pro-Human’ summit to discuss curbs on artificial intelligence, while Trump has characterized concerns about AI development a “hoax.”
Kids' suicide ER visits jump 74%
Half of youth suicide-related ER visits occurred at hospitals with fewer pediatric care resources.
NYC health officials to hold town hall on deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster
NYC health officials to discuss deadly Legionnaires' cluster in South Bronx
Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an early development in the 2028 presidential race.
Exclusive: Medallion acquires Andros for health care credentialing
The combined entity is competing in an increasingly crowded field.
Exclusive: Kalshi partners with U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Kalshi is partnering with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide training and resources on risk management to entrepreneurs.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees
Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI
The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in ballot regulation
The decision means a Postal Service measure that could lead to ballots not being sent to voters won’t be in effect for this November’s midterm elections.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
The California governor said there was too much “crossover” between his base and Harris’, and that it would be an electoral “gift” for everybody else if they both ran.
How politics have mixed into college football programming ahead of midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz, the Power Four football conferences and top coaches are pushing a new bill that some athletes say would upend college sports. And ahead of the midterms, billions of dollars are being spent on political ads, including during sports programming. NBC News' Ryan Chandler reports on how Saturdays are starting to look more like an Election Day.
Axios Live: Health leaders emphasize AI progress with human oversight
AI is already accelerating drug development and predicting disease risk, but real-world applications still require human involvement and safety considerations
New report details health and safety issues in "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence
The Kentucky Republican was hospitalized in June after a fall. “Time to get back to work to finish the job for this Congress,” he said to reporters Monday.
Mitch McConnell says he's returning to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
Pennsylvania woman’s apparent measles death shows risks to people with health problems
The unvaccinated 40-year-old, who died Saturday, had asthma and lung disease, the coroner’s office said. Test results to confirm her infection are expected in the coming days.
Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen?
In recent days, warnings and risks surrounding AI have taken an existential turn. A former Anthropic employee stated that "the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." And Anthropic's CEO urged AI companies to "pace the frontier" in developing new technologies.But is there political will to make that happen?This episode was produced by Sophia Paliza-Carre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kara Platoni, Brett Neely, Rebekah Metzler, Sarah Handel and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Los Angeles-area businesses anticipate boost for 2028 Olympics
Meet the new Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders balancing careers in healthcare
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Roger Simon, celebrated political columnist in Chicago and nationally, dies at 78
Roger Simon, a celebrated political columnist who worked for the Chicago Sun-Times and Tribune, Politico, and other news organizations, died last week.
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
Trump says AI doesn’t need guardrails, only a ‘high IQ’ president
He also alleged a ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
150 Allina Health doctors start four-day strike after contract negotiations fail
Sweden faces political uncertainty as far-right loses some of its vote share in super close election
Sweden's leftwing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains. Collectively, these overlooked business owners hold far more wealth than the Forbes 400 — and wield considerable political power.
Exclusive: Nara Health raises $10M for benefits admin
Khosla Ventures led the third-party administration startup's funding.
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.
California attempts to crack down on health spending
Hospitals warn there will be consequences for patient access.
Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election
Democrats and Republicans are proposing new regulations for artificial intelligence. But there’s no consensus, and the House has only one more workweek before Election Day.
Should race affect BMI guidelines? Doctors are split
BMI is a quick, cheap way for doctors to estimate body fat and screen for conditions like heart disease and diabetes. But medicine has long known that BMI is problematic and unnuanced. By using it, groups of people have fallen through the cracks and conditions have been caught late. So, some doctors want to add nuance – to consider race when using BMI. But using race in medicine comes with its own problems. So what’s the way forward? To find out, we talk to Katie Wu, a science writer at The Atlantic.Read more of Katie’s reporting on BMI and race.Interested in more science health stories? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.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.
The rising power of American Muslims
Is this a new era for American Muslims?American Muslims are building their own cultural institutions – New York Magazine and The Guardian have reported on flourishing ecosystems of cafes, magazines, dance nights, meetups and readings for Muslims and/or people with heritage from the SWANA region. And on a political level, Muslims like Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have become prominent faces of the left. On the one hand, this swell of Muslims coming up in politics and building cultural institutions is not surprising – there are over 4 million Muslims in America. On the other hand, this shift is pretty significant given how deeply Islamophobia and racism are rooted in our culture. So what's changed for American Muslims in recent years, and what’s stayed the same? What does it mean that Muslims are accruing a little more political and cultural capital now, and that non-Muslims are noticing?To get deeper into it, Brittany is joined by Dr. Donna Auston, cultural anthropologist, and Dr. Tazeen Ali, scholar of Islam in America and associate professor of religion and politics at Washington University in St. Louis.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.
Texas Republicans call out railroad commissioner candidate over racist social media post
Texas Republicans criticized Bo French over a post about Asian students at the University of Texas.
Bronx Legionnaires' disease outbreak prompts NYC health officials to order the cleaning of 10 cooling towers
Trump warns against slowing down AI but he is not against some guardrails
President Trump said there were "negative forces" predicting things that he says won't happen.
Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy
Researchers at AI companies have been warning about safety risks and industry leaders have called for a slowdown in development.
Tech CEO worries about AI development spur political reaction
Top U.S. lawmakers are calling for talks to begin on Capitol Hill about a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, after the heads of some of the most prominent tech companies called for a slowdown of their own industry’s development of AI. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. This episode was produced by Daniel Ofman. It was edited by Brett Neely, Michael Levitt and Sarah Robbins. Our director is Jordan-Marie Smith. And our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.
Why Trump's united Ireland stance hit such a nerve
He broke with a longstanding U.S. convention of not taking sides on whether Northern Ireland should be British or Irish.
Female athletes hit back at Sydney Sweeney’s sexualized ‘Just Sports’ ad
Olympians and other athletes say the mostly nude ad reinforces the sexualization they have spent decades fighting in their push to be recognized for their talent.
Pennsylvania woman dies from measles complications, marking the state’s third this year
The 40-year-old woman’s death comes as the U.S. experiences its worst outbreak in 35 years.
Colorado business owners concerned as Arvada considers downtown parking fees
CBS News political panel on what voters can expect to see on the midterm campaign trail
Why are Americans so tired? CDC report highlights who is feeling the most fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common concerns reported in primary care visits, yet not much attention is given to how often adults in the U.S. are coping with it.
Actor Tatyana Ali advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health
Actor Tatyana Ali says her healing journey after a traumatic childbirth has inspired her advocacy for Black maternal health, including support for midwives, doulas and other birth workers.
There’s a major flaw in the Protect College Sports Act, athlete advocates say
The bill is the latest attempt at federal regulation of college sports and aims to create a single standard on athlete eligibility, transfers, agent fees, compensation and other issues.
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes special announcement Sunday afternoon
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce his political plans, it is expected that he may run for re-election in 2027.
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
Sweden’s centre-left opposition holds a narrow lead over the ruling right-wing bloc, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has been catching up in the final weeks of campaigning.
Health officials confirm presence of ricin at Southwest Michigan apartment complex
Detroit Block Party highlights health resources available in the city
Colorado business owners concerned as Arvada considers downtown parking fees, city says it will help business
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
SNL star stops by Old Sacramento business that will be closing its doors
L.L.Bean doubles down on its old-school roots in Maine
The family-owned retailer that sells everything from clothing and footwear to home goods is betting on the physical world in the age of AI.
Top Trump political adviser James Blair says he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ about midterms
Top Trump political adviser James Blair spoke with NBC News’ new podcast, “Here’s the Scoop: Election Edition,” about the midterms and the super PAC’s spending.
Crypto billionaires make record donations to UK political party
Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received $97 million from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend.
How L.L.Bean is navigating the U.S.-Canada trade war
“We have long had a tremendous relationship with our neighbors to the north,” said CEO Greg Elder.
ACA, Medicare or health insurance through work? Your health insurance bills are about to go up
The premium increases stem in part from rising healthcare costs, including higher prices for medical care and expensive prescription drugs.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health coverage because of a disability.