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It's been a banner year for Indiana sports teams
It's been a banner year for Indiana sports teams. There have been perfect records and playoff runs for professional and collegiate teams in basketball, football and more.
Health AI hits point-solution burnout
As the health AI market matures, the pressure to deliver real value for all stakeholders is intensifying.
For the first time this century, child deaths under age 5 will rise. Why?
A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up.
EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
The fines were due to the platform's misleading use of blue check marks to identify verified users and a lack of transparency over ads and data access for researchers.
CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver.
Are you a swing voter? We want to hear how you're feeling about politics
Do you think the country is going in the right or wrong direction? Are you happy with your vote last year or do you have any regrets? Or maybe you sat the election out? NPR wants to speak with swing voters across the political spectrum.
As Denver's professional teams keep winning, business booming at local sports gear stores
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
As Denver's professional teams keep winning, business booming at local sports gear stores
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
CDC advisory panel expected to vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The vote was delayed on Thursday because of disagreements and confusion over the voting language.
Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
FIFA World Cup draw live updates: What countries will the U.S. play next summer?
Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max
If approved by Trump administration regulators, the deal would lead to a new entertainment and technology behemoth.
Transformative AI is coming, and so are the risks
Google AI guru Demis Hassabis says artificial general intelligence is just a few years, and a couple of breakthroughs, away.
President Trump -- the sports fan -- becomes mainstay of his second term
President Trump is a sports fan. In his second term, he's been inserting himself into America's pastimes.
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans and local business owners are suffering
Barber blames construction for business struggles on Frisco's Main Street
Exclusive: Some AI dangers are already real, DeepMind's Hassabis says
The race to develop AI is changing society in real time, generally for good — but bad actors are taking advantage, too.
Exclusive: "Transformative" AGI is on the horizon, DeepMind's Hassabis says
The DeepMind CEO describes AGI as "the most transformative moment in human history."
As vaccination rates fall among Pittsburgh-area school-aged children, health officials sound alarm
FDA chief says Biden administration withheld data on heart risk from Covid vaccines
Myocarditis is a known — but small — side effect of the mRNA Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, information that federal agencies have discussed openly since 2021.
Speaker Johnson's ever-growing headaches: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump plans a visit to Pennsylvania amid growing economic concerns. And an exclusive interview with Vance.
16 reasons why Philly is one of America's greatest sports cities
The Washington Post left Philly off its list of best sports cities. And Philly is letting 'em know about it.
Elections officials prep for possible federal interference in the midterms : The NPR Politics Podcast
State and local elections officials across the country are preparing for a variety of ways the Trump administration could interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. We discuss the risks and what tactics the president and his allies have suggested.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Miles Parks, and senior political correspondent and editor 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.
Speaker Johnson struggles to keep control of the House floor
The Louisiana Republican has had a rough few weeks as rank-and-file Republicans deploy discharge petitions to go around him and block a key leadership-backed bill on the floor.
AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people’s political opinions, study finds
A paper published in the journal Science found that chatbots become more persuasive when they share large amounts of information.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania in push to focus on domestic issues, sources say
NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
House Republicans plans to vote on a bill regulating college sports has been scrapped due to divisions within their caucus
Schumer says Democrats will bring up bill to extend health care tax credits for 3 years
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week.
US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals
The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals.
AMC Entertainment CEO remains in charge of world's largest theater chain after stroke
AMC Entertainment said Thursday that CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but recovered rapidly and will continue to lead the world’s biggest movie theater chain
Erika Kirk to open up about life, loss and politics in town hall airing on CBS
Three months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated, Erika Kirk will open up about life, loss, the state of political discourse and more in a one-hour town hall event moderated by Bari Weiss, CBS News' editor-in-chief.
Florida dives into the redistricting arms race despite political and legal hurdles
Florida Republicans will need to navigate anti-gerrymandering rules approved by voters and internal divisions over the map-drawing process.
Trump's new auto fight fueled by politics and affordability
Automakers are facing years of policy and legal fights.
Suspect arrested in January 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case
The bombs were planted outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in Washington, D.C, on the eve of the January 6 siege on the Capitol.
The political fallout in Nashville from the District 7 election
Key takeaways in Nashville from District 7 U.S. House race.
Des Moines revives small business loan program
The city is working to address a financing need that traditional lenders are overlooking.
The biggest entertainment and fashion moments of 2025, as seen in AP photos
For many, 2025 felt like a blur and that was true in the world of entertainment, which saw happy reunions, somber farewells and introductions to fresh voices and faces.
Paradigm Health raises $78M, buys Flatiron unit
A growing group of solutions is streamlining clinical trials and drug approvals.
U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse
One year after UnitedHealthcare's CEO was shot and killed, the crisis in U.S. health care is intensifying — even for the companies and investors who make money from it.
Japan’s Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
As the nation’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has won admiration as a new type of role model for women, despite her hard-line conservative policies.
Abby Phillip’s 'A Dream Deferred' chronicles Jesse Jackson’s rise to political esteem : NPR's Book of the Day
Rev. Jesse Jackson is well-known as an icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., and a steadfast activist — but he has quite a past in electoral politics, too. A Dream Deferred charts Jackson’s rise to political prominence during his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, as the first major Black candidate for U.S. president. In today’s episode, author and CNN anchor Abby Phillip talks with NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe about her debut biography, and how Jackson himself approached politics and activism with separate mindsets.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
What to know about Minnesota fraud allegations, as Trump levels attacks on Walz
Trump grants pardon to sports executive charged by his Justice Department
Tim Leiweke was indicted in July in connection with conspiracy to rig the bidding process for the development of an arena at the University of Texas in Austin.
Staying mindful this holiday season
K-State AD Gene Taylor rips state of college sports after football coach Chris Klieman's retirement
Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor was vocal in his criticism of college sports on Wednesday, blaming it in part for driving football coach Chris Klieman into retirement.
The key lessons for both parties from Tennessee: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a Ukraine peace deal is still proving elusive for Trump.
Employer health plans lure investors
The Trump administration has across its two terms boosted alternative health plans as it dismantles the ACA..
Are the strikes on Venezuelan boats ‘war’ – and do the rules of war apply? : The NPR Politics Podcast
New questions have emerged surrounding the United States’ military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September. We discuss what we know and why the White House appears to be distancing itself from the decision to order multiple strikes on the same boat.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.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.
How The Idea Of Affordability Is Shaping Our Politics : 1A
No matter where you live in the U.S., you’ve probably heard stories — or have your own — about not being able to afford to live. The couple in their 30s that can’t buy a home. The 20-something who can’t afford rent without living with several roommates. The family of five who feel pinched every time they visit the grocery store. The retiree struggling to pay their health insurance premium.Whatever the situation, these stories are becoming central to how Americans are experiencing the economy. And this feeling is shaping politics.A CBS poll from October suggests inflation and the economy are now the top concern among Americans. According to the Urban Institute, 52 percent of U.S. families don’t have the resources to cover what it costs to live. The average monthly cost of groceries has also risen 32 percent since 2019.What do when we mean when we say something is “affordable?” And how do we achieve that goal when the target keeps moving?
CDC's vaccine advisers meet to question long-used vaccines
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it.
Memory giant Micron will exit consumer business
The company says it would rather focus on selling to AI companies.
Exclusive: Arcturus raises $2.3M to make 3D immersive replays for live sports
The startup includes veterans of Microsoft, Lucasfilm and NVIDIA.
Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in ahead of next week's vote
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums are expected to soar
Congress has less than a month before health insurance premiums are set to spike for millions of Americans, but hopes of a deal to mitigate the rising costs have made little progress. NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports on the pessimism on Capitol Hill over a deal being reached.
San Francisco sues 11 companies over health impacts of ultra-processed foods
Companies cut 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Economists had been expecting to see jobs added, not lost. The latest data signals a labor market that could be on unsteady ground.
Kilbourne Run Sports Park nears completion of $40M soccer upgrade
Columbus hopes the park will become a regional soccer hub.
Empathy Health raises $7.6M for Sober Sidekick
While most addiction care kicks in after relapse, this tool's algorithms spot early signs.
Doctors warn delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns could revive a deadly threat
As RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel ponders changing the hepatitis B vaccination schedule, some doctors recall past patients, including children, who died painful deaths before there was a vaccine.
Peatlands are protecting Minnesota's ecosystem. Scientists are working to restore them
Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election
Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, NBC News projects, after an expensive campaign to replace former Rep. Mark Green.
Video College sports landscape spurs Saint Francis University to leave Division 1
ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi reports on Saint Francis University’s major decision to move from Division I to Division III athletics because of challenges created by NIL, the transfer portal and more.
San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food
The lawsuit alleges that the companies marketed and sold foods that they knew were harmful to human health.
What to watch for in Tennessee tonight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, hopes in Congress for a health care deal fade.
Trump announces more restrictions on legal immigration after DC shooting : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Trump administration has announced more restrictions on the country’s refugee and asylum programs after a shooting of two National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C., allegedly by an Afghan immigrant. How do these changes advance Trump’s immigration policy agenda and his vision of what it means to be an American?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, 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.
Indiana's redistricting bill author says it's all about politics
Some are concerned, though, about splitting the minority vote in Marion County.
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Billions of dollars in tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are poised to expire at the end of the year. Lawmakers in both parties say they're nowhere close to a deal to renew them.
The HPV vaccine is safe and cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%, 2 large reviews find
Hundreds of studies, including gold-standard clinical trials, challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that the cancer vaccine is harmful.
San Francisco to sue makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical marvel and game design nightmare
After a decade of development, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a beautiful but befuddling game full of misguided design decisions and annoying sidekicks.
Portland is one of the best places for women's sports
Portland's fan culture, teams and new facilities earned it a No. 4 national ranking from The Athletic.
Dell family to give $6.25 billion to create 25 million additional 'Trump Accounts'
"This gift is expected to reach nearly 80% of children age 10 and under across 75% of U.S. zip codes," according to Invest America.
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have carried out a public execution in the eastern city of Khost
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
Feds promised "radical transparency" but are withholding rural health fund applications
Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers
New research from Columbia University suggests that nontraditional benefits, including flexible schedules and access to child care, may help keep public health workers under 35 on the job.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Dec. 1, 2025
Behind the scenes of Prenuvo, the health startup providing full-body MRI scans
Prenuvo, a preventive health startup offering full-body MRI scans, has attracted online attention from influencers. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz tested the scan, interviewed the CEO about the future of healthcare, and spoke with specialists about the treatment's advantages and disadvantages.
U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a steep drop in international travel due to politics
Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.
Former mental health counselor charged with sexually assaulting patients dating back to 1996
This organization is trying to use AI to reshape American politics
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
The issue that's scrambling both parties: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Indiana lawmakers return to take up redistricting, even with the outcome uncertain.
Scoop: Inside the sudden shuttering of home care provider Inbound Health
The closure underscores mounting uncertainty around the hospital-at-home sector.
Trump’s quest for political retribution is impeding the Justice Department : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has vowed to seek retribution from his perceived political enemies and to reward his political allies. We discuss how that focus is playing out at the Justice Department, where career prosecutors and other civil servants are no longer calling the shots. How does this partisan shift affect major court cases, from redistricting in Texas to James Comey’s prosecution?This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds
As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.
World Health Organization recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity
The World Health Organization is now recommending GLP-1 drugs for adults trying to manage obesity. Dr. Natalie Azar explains how this historical shift changes the approach for patients.
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
The threats came after Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans.
Shopify suffers Cyber Monday outage, with checkout services down for some businesses
Some merchants that use Shopify's platform for online sales may experience an issue with checkouts, the company said.
AI becomes a political wedge issue, creating odd bedfellows across parties
MAGA media personality Steve Bannon described the fight on the right as one between populists and "broligarchs" in the tech industry.