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Browns will waive Dae’Quan Wright, who has agreed to play for LSU
Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright is poised to do something that once would have been unthinkable: Leave the NFL and go play in the NCAA.
Highlights: BMW Championship, all rounds
Watch highlights from all rounds of the PGA Tour's 2026 BMW Championship from Bellerive Golf Course in St. Louis, Missouri.
Rafaela details two-strike approach at the plate
Fresh off sweeping the Giants, Ceddanne Rafaela explains how he thrives in two-strike counts before having some fun with another question on home run celebrations.
Chargers place Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz will not play at all this season.
Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
Liverpool fight back in thrilling four-goal draw
Rebecca Lowe and the chaps react to Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, where a late stoppage-time penalty rescued a point for the Reds at St. James' Park.
Newcastle vs Liverpool live updates: Will Jaissle or Iraola find a stronger debut?
Follow live Newcastle United vs Liverpool updates from 2026 Premier League on August 23 including real-time highlights, scores, results, stats and table implications as they happen.
Extended HLs: Newcastle v. Liverpool Matchweek 1
Watch full-match highlights from Newcastle's battle with Liverpool at St. James' Park in Matchweek 1.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Odell Beckham Jr. missed chance to make a touchdown catch
Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a chance to step conclusively away from the roster bubble on Saturday.
Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice
The Chargers got a key piece of their offensive line back at practice on Saturday.
Science & Medicine: Communicating with Aphasia
When Bruce Willis, an action movie star known for his way with words, started to lose his language skills, it made news. He had aphasia.
Fifty years on the prep beat, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend
He's worked on messy sidelines and in crowded bleachers while juggling impossible deadlines to write about future Hall of Famers and unknown benchwarmers.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth live updates: Can new-look City get off to flying start?
Follow live Manchester City vs Bournemouth updates from 2026 Premier League on August 23 including real-time highlights, scores, results, stats and table implications as they happen.
Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing
Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome.
Extended HLs: Brighton v. Aston Villa Matchweek 1
Enjoy full-match highlights from Brighton's battle with Aston Villa at the Amex in Matchweek 1.
Hillsborough Commission candidates talk Rays, property taxes and indigent health care
There was a lot of back-and-forth between the candidates during the discussion at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.
Todd Monken closes in on his quarterback decision
Sunday's review of Saturday's game film could lead to a winner.
Shedeur Sanders didn't appreciate the booing of Deshaun Watson
There was a theory that quarterback Deshaun Watson got his preseason start last week because the game was not being played in Cleveland.
A veteran political reporter shares the lessons she learned hearing from swing voters
As a political correspondent, NPR's Ashley Lopez regularly speaks to voters about their worries, and their dreams. But finding swing voters in swing states — the people who can decide elections — can be a difficult assignment. For this week’s Reporter’s Notebook, Lopez talks about her larger takeaways from working on NPR’s Swing Voter Project. This episode was produced by Kai McNamee.It was edited by Ben Swasey and Adam Raney.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.
More Americans view alcohol as harmful to health, poll finds
A new Gallup poll finds Americans are drinking less alcohol and increasingly viewing it as harmful to their health.
Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
Jaafar Jackson says a sequel to the biopic "Michael" will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view, as producers and the estate weigh how to address past controversies.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Kassebaum was known as a moderate with an appreciation for bipartisanship on domesic and international affairs during 18 years in Washington, D.C.
Political parties see high stakes in NC Supreme Court election
Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens compete for voters’ attention and make case for why people should back them in race for NC Supreme Court seat.
Science Behind the Forecast: Tracking lightning in Louisville’s thunderstorms
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Letters: Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker bringing down the Dodgers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Edwin Díaz's struggles, USC football, Charley Steiner in the booth and the life of Tommy John.
NASA’s nuclear Dragonfly copter to search for signs of life on Titan: 'A lot's riding on it'
As the agency pivots to putting astronauts on the moon, this $3-billion space-copter is the agency’s last large-scale mission to explore the solar system.
St. Petersburg resident gives back through junk removal business
“My goal is to partner with local churches, charities and community organizations to help find new homes for items such as furniture, household goods and appliances whenever possible,” Omar Malic said.
Extended HLs: Hull City v. Man United Matchweek 1
Relive full-match highlights from Hull City's showdown with Manchester United at MKM Stadium in Matchweek 1.
Hayden Panettiere: Ex's brother speaks out amid scrutiny
The brother of Hayden Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson is sharing his side of the story as accusations are thrown his way online.
Milwaukee business owner hit by third break-in in two months
38th Street Mart owner Jessica Jimenez says her Milwaukee business was burglarized for the third time in less than two months, despite added security.
'It's unbelievable' | Harrison small business bounced back from historic floods to host music festival
Jake's River Landing will welcome customers for a two-day music festival a week after floodwaters from the Whitewater River tossed their buildings into the woods.
Jordan Love plays one series, throws TD pass
Packers coach Matt LaFleur's plan was to play his starting offense more than one drive in Denver.
‘God of War’ casts Dave Bautista as Kratos after Ryan Hurst's injury
Dave Bautista will take over the role of Kratos in Amazon Prime's live-action 'God of War' series after original star Ryan Hurst suffered an on-set injury during filming.
Waldo businesses broken into this week say damage outweighs what was taken
Multiple businesses in Kansas City's Waldo neighborhood were broken into earlier this week. While the thief did not make off with much, the damage left behind was costly.
Andrew Yang on where politics goes from here
This week on Catch Me Up, the midterms are closer than we think and the stakes are even bigger than the headlines are letting on. Andrew Yang helps us make sense of it all.
Funding, Tech, Politics: Here’s What's Weighing on District Leaders This Year
Superintendents worry that funding challenges may overshadow student growth.
California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
California's uninsured rate could nearly double by 2030, with the sharpest losses hitting Black, Asian and Latino residents in Southern California.
What Should Science Education Look Like 10 Years From Now? (Opinion)
Science instruction has already had some big changes in the past decade. Where is it going next?
Brighton Reject Improved £60M Liverpool Bid for Minteh
The transfer window is nearing its close and everyone knows Liverpool are desperate.
Extended HLs: Arsenal v. Coventry Matchweek 1
Relive full-match highlights from the opening fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season as Arsenal host Coventry City at the Emirates.
Police search for man accused of defecating, smearing feces on Tulsa business
Officers say a man wearing a thong, cut-open mask and shower cap has repeatedly defecated into a dog waste bag and smeared it on a business.
Did Mexico create a blacklist of journalists and politicians? The president says no
The Mexican government's creation of lists of journalists and opposition figures has stirred memories of the 'enemies list' of the Nixon administration in the U.S.
Calvin University Launches New School of Computer Science
After consolidating several programs last year, a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Mich., is launching a new school to enhance offerings in fields like AI, advanced computing and cybersecurity.
Mel Brooks picks 20 favorite movies for Cinematheque series
To mark Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Cinematheque asked the comedy icon to program a series of his favorite films. His 20 picks range from Chaplin and Hitchcock to “Dolemite Is My Name.”
Charlotte restricts late-night food carts; vendors say business is suffering
Uptown food vendors have been required to stop serving customers after midnight since June. Charlotte Center City Partners says CMPD requested the restriction to improve late-night public safety. Vendors say the rule is hurting business.
Prince Harry, Elton John, others ordered to pay $13M after losing privacy case
Prince Harry and six others have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to the publisher of Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper following their failed invasion of privacy case.
TN Politics: As communities push back against data centers, some politicians push ahead
Local moratoriums on new data center builds could become a problem for lawmakers who want more of them in Tennessee.
Why do private equity firms take interest in buying pro sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
Sean Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip' is grift posing as a reality show
The Transportation Secretary's YouTube series follows his family as they road trip across the U.S., and while a disclaimer says no tax dollars were used, it was sponsored by companies his department regulates.
Democrats in NH’s 1st District race push competing visions for health care reform
From Medicare for All, to a public option, to an all-of-the-above strategy, health care emerged as a key campaign issue this week.
As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars
You've heard of black holes. You've heard of stars. But have you heard of the newly discovered black hole stars that may explain multiple mysteries of the universe? We just did and we're honestly freaking out about it. Learn everything you need to know about it in this episode. Plus, hear some other cool stories fresh off the presses: Which exercise can help reduce your risk of dementia and how shrews shrink — and then regrow — parts of their body throughout the year.Interested in hearing more reporting on space, scientific mysteries or other emerging science? We want to know! Email us what you'd like us to talk about 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.
Hundreds suffered ill health from massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire, new survey finds
A report detailing symptoms Boyle Heights residents around a burned-down warehouse confirms community members' experiences, advocates say.
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
Governors Promote 'Dignity in Politics'
The new director of the National Governors Association is emphasizing bipartisanship and civility at a time of growing division.
A County Government Fiasco in Kansas City
A federal indictment in Jackson County, Mo., adds to a pattern of upheaval in the county executive’s office.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science to open new Sturm Family Wing on Sept. 1 after $20M donation
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will open the newly renovated Sturm Family Wing on Sept. 1 after the largest private donation in the museum's history.
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths
Walmart slows down: what the retail giant’s earnings say about consumer spending
Walmart Inc.’s quarterly sales fell short of expectations, a rare miss that’s likely to stoke concern about the leading big-box retailer decelerating alongside a slow-growing US economy.
Black hole star? Solar-system-size 'dot' from the early universe is our best evidence yet of a brand-new type of cosmic object
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified the most promising candidate yet for a black hole star, lurking 660 million years after the Big Bang. The hypothetical entity, which shines 100 billion times brighter than a typical star, could shed light on the origins of the mysterious "little red dots."
Bridgewater Little League balances fun with big business at Little League World Series
After a 2-1 loss Wednesday, Bridgewater will live to see at least one more game this Saturday.
Randolph community rallies to help displaced residents and fire-damaged business
A weekend fire in Randolph not only destroyed a local business that had been there for nearly 20 years but also displaced a dozen residents, including two families of four.
News | Entertainment veteran directs new act for old New Jersey theater
Bill Crandall leads $53 million redevelopment of century-old Rialto
Integrating Food and Health Systems in Africa
Africa’s health systems are increasingly treating outcomes shaped by food systems. Integrating the two could unlock better health, stronger resilience, and significant economic returns.
‘Dance for Life’ puts the spotlight on healthcare gaps for Chicago performers
The 35th benefit show is on track to raise $500,000 for the Chicago Dance Health Fund, which supports underinsured dancers amid rising healthcare costs.
California voters deserve to see Becerra and Hilton debate
The Democratic front-runner has signaled his willingness to debate his GOP foe, but hasn't committed to a time or place. Hilton is eager to meet anytime, anywhere.
Florida school board races see less partisan politics this year
Experts said they're seeing a shift away from culture war issues and more of a focus on universal concerns in education.
How Florida is challenging climate change in textbooks, while quietly updating its science standards
Publishers acceded to state requests watering down information on climate change’s impact, WUSF/Hechinger Report investigation finds. Now the state has turned to updating its science standards.
LG Display Introduces FLiPP OLED Technology, Improving Brightness By Up To 1.6X With Longer Lifespan
LG's FLiPP OLED technology offers 1.6x brightness, 2.4x lifespan, and 13% lower power consumption compared to FMM with enhanced manufacturing flexibility.
A look at where mosquito health alerts are in effect across Florida
Health alerts are in effect for several counties in Florida as officials monitor mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rainfall.
Mass. hopes to create an umbrella agency to regulate youth sports
Massachusetts lawmakers are aiming to be the first to create a statewide agency that would regulate sports for elementary and middle school-aged athletes.
Volunteers team up with Trinity Health for hospice care
A group of volunteers in Grand Haven has been working for 12 weeks to brighten the days of those receiving end-of-life care. Volunteers say the small task of making flower bouquets is making a big difference for hospice patients and their families. (Aug. 19, 2026)
First Reading. Then Math. Is the 'Science of Writing' Next?
Integrating reading and writing can lead to better student outcomes in both areas, studies show.
Madeira businesses face major losses after storm causes days-long power outages
Storm-related power outages forced Madeira businesses to throw out food and close for days, costing some owners thousands of dollars.
Colts TE Tyler Warren exits practice with an injury
Colts tight end Tyler Warren left practice early after going down on a route in 11-on-11 drills.
LG Display unveils FLiPP OLED technology with up to 1.6x higher brightness and 2.4x longer lifespan
LG Display says FLiPP improves OLED aperture ratio by 55%. The process supports panels from 1 to 100 inches and can improve substrate utilization by up to 64%.
Understanding Athlete Support Needs and Advancing Disability Health Equity
A new study from Special Olympics was published in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities titled, Functional Limitations Reported Among U.S. Adults With Intellectual Disability Participating in Special Olympics: A Comparative Analysis to the General Population.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the first data from the state's real life experiment.
Real-world study of Oregon's nonmedical psilocybin program shows promise
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the first data from the state's real life experiment.
2026 Fantasy Football Tiered Defense (DST) Rankings and Strategy
Eric Samulski ranks every fantasy football defense for the 2026 season
Saturday Morning Cartoons United aims to celebrate, support animation
From Betty Boop's birthday bash to a “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” Christmas Special spectacular, Saturday Morning Cartoons United is looking to turn nostalgic interest into a force for good for the ailing animation industry.
Anxiety grips Pacific allies as Trump pulls back
President Trump's move to curtail military drills with South Korea has stoked anxiety in Asia, as the region's sole U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Mideast.
Backdoor deal or business as usual? An Ohio data center raises transparency concerns
In the southwest Ohio city of Trenton, officials are ushering in large-scale data centers that promise jobs and economic development. But, some residents aren’t sold, saying a lack of transparency is leaving them in the dark.
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
Schoolhouse Politics and the U.S. Senate
The fight over local school boards could tilt Senate outcomes in a number of states.
Latino, Black students more likely to face bullying, mental health issues, says MassInc poll
The new statewide poll points to a consistent pattern of inequity around school safety, bullying, mental health, discrimination and regular attendance.
Witney Carson shares pregnancy news ahead of 'Dancing With the Stars' premiere
The professional dancer revealed her pregnancy Monday on "Good Morning America." "You guys will definitely see a big bump," she said.
Legends of Science and Surfing: Riding waves for cancer research
The 33rd annual Legends of Science and Surfing in La Jolla featured an oncology symposium and fundraiser benefiting cancer research at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.
David Jolly wins Democratic nomination for governor, will face Republican Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman, easily defeated his GOP challengers to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Former Congressman David Jolly won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. They face each other in November.
The fake L.A. mayor poll adds to challenges facing the public opinion industry
The fake opinion survey showing Karen Bass with a commanding lead in the L.A. mayoral race comes amid a wave of low-quality polls that have missed the mark in marquee races.
Business groups again endorse Republicans for Ohio Supreme Court, but say it's not partisan
Leaders of Ohio's main business organizations insist their endorsements of the Republican candidates for Ohio Supreme Court is not just a political decision.
How a fraud ring weaponized New Jersey business filings
Eight pleaded guilty in an $11-million scheme that changed or invented business registry records, then opened accounts as the payee at about 30 institutions.
Democrats seek to block a Trump-linked crypto bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval for the Trump family's World Liberty Trust Co. to become a bank handling cryptocurrency and digital assets.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dead at 77 health issues
ZZ Top is mourning the loss of longtime drummer Frank Beard, who died after suffering health issues. The band has called off multiple upcoming shows in wake of his death.
VMA nominations 2026: List of nominees, led by Madonna
Madonna ruled the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 11 and was followed closely behind by Taylor Swift.