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Private equity's political problem
If Democrats take Congress, private equity may need to play defense.
New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say
Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles in the state connected to a previous case earlier in October.
House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
The White House said it was “nothing more than a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans.”
Ramaswamy ad puts Acton’s estranged mother in spotlight as records reveal family’s troubled past
Vivek Ramaswamy faces bipartisan backlash over an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whose rocky history emerges in court records and interviews.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.
Trump touts U.S. oil business making ‘hundreds of billions’
President Trump tells rallygoers in Georgia that the United States’ oil and gas business is making “hundreds of billions of dollars because of what’s happened in the Middle East,” and predicts that prices at the pump will “come way down.”
Some people with meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome turn to exotic alternatives
People with Alpha-Gal Syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.
Minneapolis business' Día de los Muertos ofrenda highlights ICE surge impact
Anthropic releases IPO filing ahead of highly-anticipated stock debut
The offering could value the Claude AI developer at more than $2 trillion.
The benefits — and perils — of expanding the map: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how the nascent 2028 primary is playing out on the 2026 campaign trail.
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
Howard Brown Health's Rogers Park facility to undergo renovations
Howard Brown Health's Rogers Park location will undergo renovation this spring, the health system announced on Wednesday.
"Zero" signs that Kennedy is leaving post-midterms
President Trump is happy with Kennedy, and most of his agenda remains unfinished.
Dive into American political stories with the fall slate of NPR Network podcasts from the American Storytelling Collection
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the fall slate looks past the noise to the people, conflicts, and pivotal moments that have shaped US politics.
What analysts are watching in the Texas Senate race, CBS News political experts weigh in
Georgia's first health care-focused charter school opens in Atlanta with hands-on medical training
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
FEMA deadline approaching for NW Indiana residents, businesses impacted by Aug. 11 storms
Paxton vs. Talarico: Political science expert explains what's at stake in 2026 Texas Senate race
Georgia’s first health care charter school helps students explore careers in medicine
Student-backed movement leads to political shakeup in Serbia
There's a political earthquake in Serbia as student-backed movement wins parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of dominance by a Moscow-backed populist leader.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
San Anselmo businesses prepare for potential El Niño flooding as winter approaches
Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race
Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of voter fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.
Abbott changes policies as political winds shift
Greg Abbott's policy reversals come as polling shows a close race with Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
Wes Moore’s other 2026 battle: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a green wave spreads across the country.
When a teen posts a selfie, how much filter is 'too much' filter?
The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy.
A sports logo expert has designs on D.C.'s teams
Veteran sports designer Todd Radom, who helped create the Nationals' original look, explains what Washington's teams get right — and wrong — about their branding.
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Political consultant on the impact of Republicans' gerrymandering efforts
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Mike Madrid about how Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have backfired.
Politicians are afraid to fix taxes. So 100 citizens tried.
Connecticut’s property tax system has been broken for decades and the politicians have failed to fix the problem. So now, they’re trying something new: a citizens assembly. (Citizens assemblies are also old. They go back to Ancient Greece, when lawmakers were chosen not through elections, but through random lotteries.) Today on the show, Connecticut’s citizens assembly. It's like jury duty, but for taxes. About hundred random people from all around Connecticut come together to try to solve the state’s property tax problem. They wrestle with whether they should raise taxes, cut spending, find efficiencies, or a mix of everything. Will this alternative attempt to solve the unsolvable succeed, or will it be politics as usual?It’s a modern case study of what happens when politicians step aside to let citizens decide what’s best. Come along as we talk to the professor who helped put this assembly together, learn from the citizens involved how this experiment changed them, and meet the politician who agreed to take their proposals to the state legislature. Planet Money will be at Kilkenomics Festival 2026. Tickets here.Read: - Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life - Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletter- Our weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: - Instagram- TikTok- YouTube- FacebookSupport 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 of Planet Money was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo. It was produced by James Sneed with reporting help from Áine Pennello. It was edited by Jess Jiang, Sierra Juarez is our fact-checker, and Jimmy Keeley & Travis Hagen engineered the show. Alex Goldmark is the executive producer of Planet Money..
Man charged with mailing threatening letters with white substance to members of Congress
Matthew Unglesbee, of Illinois, allegedly mailed four letters to members of Congress in envelopes that contained a white granular substance and his name and home address.
The former youth pastor leading one of the NFL’s best offenses
Nate Scheelhaase, the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive coordinator, credits time in the church for his success in professional football.
AP Business lessons are helping high school students learn how to manage money
A new AP business with personal finance course continues the growth of teaching kids about how to make money and keep it.
Turn that frown upside down — it’s good for your health
Neil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
The lawsuit seeks $10 million for what it calls damage to the rock star’s “reputation and brand as a result of the implication that he supports Donald J. Trump in any way.”
Newport Beach residents, business owners busy preparing for potential record-setting high tides
Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment in both political parties" in Texas right now
Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health.
As political rhetoric escalates, Michigan voters express burnout with election cycle
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Michel Martin what she's hearing from Michigan voters, as the tone of the state's Senate race gets darker.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The Data Dive: Steve Kornacki on the state that changes the Senate majority math for Republicans
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed both have ground to make up after 2024.
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.
Healthcare costs are on the rise in Minnesota, a top issue for voters. How much more could you pay?
Politics chat: The polls show a Democratic sweep in the midterms. Can you trust them?
If you look at the few truly competitive seats, polls show a more complicated picture of momentum toward the Democratic Party in midterm House races. For the Senate, Republicans are on defense.
Person hospitalized after falling from scaffolding from Howard Brown Health Halsted center
A person was rushed to an area hospital after falling off a scaffold during construction work at the Howard Brown Health Halsted building in Chicago's Northalsted district.
Israel faces weeks of political wrangling after deadlocked election
Remaining as a caretaker prime minister could be Netanyahu's best option.
Israel's elections are wide open. Here's what could decide Netanyahu's political fate.
You Can See Everything and the science of spotting liars
It feels like everyone we know is talking about the new documentary You Can See Everything. It tracks the effort of comedian and documentarian Nathan Fielder to suss out how deceptive Elizabeth Holmes, disgraced founder of the company Theranos, is. And after watching the film, we all left the theater wondering -- what could we see? How possible is it to ever really spot someone lying? So we of course called up an expert in deception and counter-deception research, Maria Hartwig, a professor of psychology at CUNY, the City University of New York. For more on sussing out a liar, check out our episode about what's wrong with the polygraph. Interested in more deep dives on the science behind pop culture blockbusters? 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.
Could Trump be the Republican president to lose Texas?
After winning the state by double digits in the last two presidential races, some Texas Republicans now see Trump as a liability.
James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
The former FBI director, a longtime target of President Donald Trump, has not been indicted in the latest case against him.
Colorado high school students get a head start on healthcare careers
As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war
A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.
"Goodnight Moon" coming to life at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
MedStar Health expert warns parents about illnesses affecting teens and college students
CBS News Baltimore spoke with an expert at MedStar Health about common illnesses among teens and college students, including mononucleosis, strep throat and skin infections.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says America is ready to elect a Woman
The Michigan governor did not deny that she was exploring a potential run for president in 2028.
Independent candidates sense a moment in the West. Democrats are hoping they're right
As they look to win the Senate, Democrats are hoping that independent candidates in Nebraska and Montana can help them topple Republicans in a part of the country where their own brand is hurting.
Exclusive: ClarityCare raises $16M for health care admin AI
New federal prior authorization requirements are creating opportunities for AI companies.
Amid 2028 speculation, Wes Moore urges Marylanders to back him on redistricting
Maryland’s Democratic governor is fighting a tough campaign in his state — and it’s not his re-election effort.
Benjamin Netanyahu battles for political survival
Israelis will vote in the country’s first nationwide election since the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.
New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president, Princess Moss, of the largest labor union in the country talks about the challenges facing educators this back to school season and the next steps for NEA.
Israeli police arrest man with knife near left-wing politician on election day
Immersive "Goodnight Moon" exhibit coming to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Meet the volunteers helping adults navigate their health
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in a city of fewer than 300,000 underscored the high stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.
2 political experts question Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's tax proposals for 2027 budget
After arts festival, San Francisco's Mid-Market businesses look for signs of a turnaround
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Polling shows that MAHA food and pesticide priorities are overwhelmingly popular.
Halloween turns the Science Museum into a 21-plus dance club with live dissections Friday
Chicago organization says ’Salud’ to stopping stigma surrounding mental health
An immigrant-founded nonprofit is cutting through barriers of seeking and receiving mental health care.
Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally
The former president spoke alongside the Democratic Senate nominee in Detroit as the Senate contest could come down to the city’s large Black electorate
Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in Serbia's parliamentary election, marking political shift
Aleksandar Vucic, who denounced the oppositional student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat him, led with virtually absolute power for 14 years.
Live updates: Trump returns to Texas to rally for GOP candidates
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump returns to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton and other GOP candidates while Vance heads to Michigan to try to boost former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in the Senate race there.
Vandals caught on surveillance after at least 13 businesses damaged in Lincoln Park
String of burglaries leaves at least 13 Lincoln Park businesses damaged
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Political science expert explains what's at stake in 2026 Texas Senate race
CDC’s deputy director to depart after four months in the role
Dr. Jennifer Shuford’s exit is the latest in a cycle of leadership turnover at the country’s top health agencies.
St. Paul apartment residents raise health, safety concerns over homeless encampment
CBS News political experts weigh in on Texas Senate race halfway through early voting
The latest CBS News poll showed Talarico leading 51% to 49%, well within the margin for error.
Business lessons are coming to liberal arts schools
A new AP business with personal finance course continues the growth of teaching kids about how to make money and keep it.
Windows smashed at multiple businesses on Clark Street in Lincoln Park
Vandals broke into multiple businesses along Clark Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation
Exclusive: Health tech PE megadeals surge as deal volume drops
The average health care buyout size jumped to $3.4 billion in the first half of 2026.
MAHA’s midterm report card
It’s been just over two years since the rise of Make America Great Again, or MAHA. The movement united a coalition of moms, wellness influencers and voters across the political spectrum over concerns about chronic illness and childhood diseases. And when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over as Secretary of Health and Human Services, it seemed like MAHA would be front and center in Washington.But as we approach the midterm elections, has the Trump administration made good on the MAHA agenda? On today’s episode, we dig into what’s changed, what hasn’t and what that means for your health.Interested in more health science? 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.
Colorado high school students get a head start on healthcare careers
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
Murkowski, who has clashed with Trump at times, said the GOP candidates running for governor are too partisan.
What to know about the five phases of women’s and girls’ heart health
Several major medical organizations released coordinated guidelines for female heart health, spanning puberty to perimenopause.
Adam Schiff responds to DOJ’s Alaska threat: ‘it’s Alaska’s business’ to run elections
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says “it's not the federal government's business to run Alaskan elections,” after the Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s election results if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, due to another candidate with the same name appearing on the ballot.
How are political campaign ads influencing Michigan voters? Expert weighs in.
Are you an organ donor? Here are some rule changes you may want to know
Transplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now, that has been forbidden.