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Cook County health officials warn of dangers of radon in homes
Popular Colorado bakery tries to stay in business despite zoning conflict: "We want to keep fighting"
Popular Colorado bakery tries to stay in business despite zoning conflict
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
As cases of a rare, deadly infection rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against meningococcal disease.
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.
Fur store in Detroit to close after 132 years in business
Monkey business: Multiple primates on the loose in St. Louis park
It is not clear where the monkeys came from, officials said.
San Francisco Bay Ferry riders treated to live music through new entertainment program
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Snow is bringing business to downtown Truckee businesses
High School Sports Rally: Why a retired accountant teaches softball
Delaware County, Pennsylvania sports field damaged by ATVs, causing thousands of dollars in damages
Person charged after pepper-spraying Michigan business owner
Toms Shoes founder unveils new project highlighting mental health
The founder of Toms Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, has unveiled a new project aimed at raising awareness around mental health struggles. Inspired by his own battle with depression, Mycoskie launched a bracelet reminding people they are "enough," with proceeds going to mental health charities. NBC News' Chloe Melas sits down with the entrepreneur to discuss the new project and how his own struggles have brought him to where he is today.
Trump's Minnesota focus: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a flashpoint in the immigration debate.
Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect : The NPR Politics Podcast
This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota Public Radio host Clay Masters, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and 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.
RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it
The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.
'They're trying to break us': Trump's focus on Minnesota boils over with ICE shooting
The president and his allies have for weeks intensified scrutiny on Minnesota and its governor, Democrat Tim Walz.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
The biggest events happening in Charlotte in 2026
30+ can't-miss events — from major sports moments to concerts and festivals — keeping you booked and busy all year.
Gains in health care, declines in manufacturing highlight tough year for U.S. job market
Goods-producing sectors, which also include mining and logging, wholesale trade, and transport and warehouse struggled over the past year.
Video Predictions for 89th Golden Globes: ‘Sinners,’ ‘The Pitt’ and more
Kelley Carter, senior entertainment reporter at ESPN’s Andscape, is predicting big wins for “Sinners,” “One Battle After Another” and HBO’s “The Pitt.”
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool
The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI tool to screen patients and refer them to other care.
A galaxy cluster hotter than the surface of the sun is shocking researchers : Short Wave
Most astronomers agree that young galaxy clusters should be relatively cool compared to older ones. But researchers recently found a very young cluster that’s hotter than the surface of the sun. More on why the finding is so shocking, plus elephant’s remarkable sniffing abilities and a new discovery about butterfly migration in this episode of Short Wave. Interested in more science news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.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.
Trump says he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The president also said that it would be a "great honor" if Machado decided to give him the Nobel Peace Prize that she won last year.
These 17 Republicans voted with Democrats to pass House ACA bill
They acted in rare defiance of President Trump and GOP leaders to pass the measure on a key election issue ahead of November's midterms.
What the Senate's Venezuela vote does — and doesn't — mean: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vance defends the ICE officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting.
Flu virus circulating at alarming rates, New York health officials say
ChatGPT unveils new health tool for doctors
Physicians can use the new products to access medical research and patient data securely.
Healey shares plan to limit health insurance cost increases for Massachusetts residents
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons.
House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in a rebuke of GOP leadership
The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It's a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it.
Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
Rev up your creativity with the Michigan Science Center
Video Politics have played 'biggest role' in Venezuela's low oil output: Expert
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University, discusses the financial stakes regarding Venezuelan oil.
House poised to approve 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
SPONSORED What 36 years of data signals about U.S. health
Explore what new data from America's Health Rankings signals about the state of U.S. health.
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
Mapped: America's healthiest, least healthy states
A state-by-state report card, out today from the United Health Foundation, found encouraging signs.
House to vote on renewing ACA subsidies as a potential deal takes shape in the Senate
While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.
In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction
Meth is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. In one small town on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas
Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself
Trump's 'big stick' approach unnerves U.S. allies: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the latest from Minneapolis.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Fayette County man accused of running organized sports memorabilia theft ring
Fayette County man accused of running organized sports memorabilia theft ring
Des Moines emergency rooms fill up as flu cases spike
UnityPoint hospitals alone have experienced a tenfold increase in flu positivity rates.
ChatGPT Health is dedicated tab for health. Here's how it works
OpenAI's new feature brings in medical records and data from Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he's 'declared war' on sugar.
2 Pittsburgh business owners charged in EBT fraud scheme
The suspects made more than 800 transactions, involving 450 EBT cards.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know about the recommendations.
U.S. rolls out new dietary guidelines backing more protein and full-fat dairy
The Trump administration scrapped the MyPlate visual guide, introducing a redesigned food pyramid that emphasizes protein, dairy and healthy fats.
Health care workers' union demands more staff before ER expansion at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Unionized health care workers demand mores staff before Northwestern expands ER
Potential health concerns with drinking water on some airlines, study finds
People say they'd rather talk politics, religion than money with family and friends, survey finds
Scoop: Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Julia Terruso leaving for Time
Julia Terruso, a 13-year vet at the paper, helped shape the Inquirer's coverage of the 2024 presidential election
Pro-Trump influencers take a victory lap amid fallout from viral video alleging fraud
The swift policy and political repercussions the video helped propel illustrate the symbiotic relationship between online content creators and the Trump administration's policy goals.
Kaiser Permanente says Denver Public Schools will switch to different health care provider
Audit of Minnesota DHS grant programs finds "widespread failures in oversight"
Inside the Senate's last-gasp effort to solve the health care crisis
"We're on the clock," Moreno said.
Trump puts Mike Johnson in a bind on health care
Many Republicans see health care as a losing issue for the party.
New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
Five years later: From the Politics Desk
Plus, previewing the year's upcoming special House elections.
String of overnight burglaries in Bucks County leaves small business owners on edge
Small business owners in Yardley and nearby communities are worried after a series of nighttime burglaries.
Oasys raises $4.6M for behavioral health tech
The startup recently turned down an acquisition offer.
"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit
The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November.
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later : The NPR Politics Podcast
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony related to the insurrection. We take a look at the aftermath of the events, including how President Trump and his allies are trying to rewrite the history of what happened.Listen to NPR's investigation into what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and investigative correspondent Tom Dreisbach.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and 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.
Man allegedly broke windows at JD Vance home due to mental health issues, not politics, lawyer says
William D. DeFoor, 26, faces federal and local charges stemming from the alleged vandalism in Cincinnati. Vance and his wife were in Washington, D.C., when the incident unfolded.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's puzzling political transformation, explained
Once a fierce advocate for Trump and his MAGA base, Greene has broken with the president and resigned from Congress. New Yorker writer Charles Bethea discusses Greene's past — and what may lie ahead.
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 Democratic states
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
LaMalfa had served in political office in California for more than two decades.
Wave of business closures hits Ohio City
A buzzy stretch of Lorain Avenue saw abrupt closures, even as new arrivals move in.
Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall
It's a stunning downfall for a man who vaulted onto the national stage less than two years ago and had been flirting with a 2028 run for president.
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt
Older adults are the fastest-growing homeless population across the U.S. Now some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate older people.
U.S. health officials reduce the number of vaccines recommended for all children
U.S. health officials have announced major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of diseases children are routinely protected against from 17 to 11.
Eaton Fire victims still coping with grief, managing mental health one year after tragedy
Rancho Cordova approves $940,000 subsidy for proposed sports and entertainment arena
Rancho Cordova takes big step forward for proposed new sports arena
San Francisco Zoo euthanizes lemur, penguin due to declining health
Flu surges in 45 states as doctor visits reach highest level in nearly 30 years
About 5,000 people have died of the flu so far this season, including 9 children, as the Trump administration pulls back on advice to get kids vaccinated.
Marco Rubio's next big role: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't seek re-election.
Arkansas politicians defend U.S. action after Maduro's capture
Sen. Tom Cotton appeared on CBS, CNN and Fox News Sunday, praising the U.S. operation and Maduro's capture.
Video Health insurance premiums set to soar as ACA subsidies expire
Millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see their premiums double or triple after subsidies end, Kaiser Family Foundation correspondent Julia Appleby explains.
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.
Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule
The move is a public health gamble that assumes children's health won't be endangered by cutting the shots they get.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers.