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Qunn Cook says overseas hoops career hurt by global politics
American Quinn Cook, a two-time NBA champ, has lost two basketball jobs internationally this year due to global political issues, he told ESPN's Andscape.
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, 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.
AOiA positioned as early leader as CMS elevates digital health evaluation nationwide
CHICAGO, IL — The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for launching the Medicare App Library, a new national directory of rigorously evaluated digital health applications for Medicare beneficiaries. The initiative represents a major federal commitment to ensuring that patients have access to safe, evidence‑based digital health … Read More
Opinion | Mamdani Is One of America’s Most Popular Politicians. For Now.
The new mayor is having a sunny honeymoon with New Yorkers. Will it last?
Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks
Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the U.S., according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.
HAL Makes Fleetwide Entertainment Updates in 2026
Holland America Line is updating its entertainment offerings throughout 2026, with new shows, the return of classical music, and more.
Hidden Majoritarianism Hinders Women's Political Careers -
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Ximena Caló, covers the new article by Daniel M. [...]
Are we still in a shutdown? Here's how DHS disruptions impact Americans
Here's why the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is shut down and what the partial closure means for Americans.
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
WATCH | Ms. Corporate America Maryland pageant spotlighting women in business
The Ms. Corporate America pagent will take place on Saturday. President of the organization and current Ms. Corporate America, joined 7News.
Young Africans score higher than Americans on 'mind health,' new study finds: Wealth ‘not an indicator’ of well-being
A new Sapien Labs study found that young people in Ghana and Nigeria are much more able to function than those in the U.S.
John Cornyn flips on the filibuster for Trump's SAVE America Act
Cornyn, who spent years defending the filibuster, is locked in a competitive GOP runoff in Texas against Ken Paxton, who has aligned with Trump on the issue.
Acuff Named 1st Team All-America by The Sporting News
Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff was selected first team All-America by The Sporting News, it was announced today.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
Why we’re bad at detecting lies, according to scientists—and The Traitors
From cognitive overload to pretty privilege, the science behind The Traitors shows what really makes lies believable
SCHOOL POLITICS? SOS Morales touts Club America voter registration effort, but critics are wary
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen March 11, 2026 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announced on Tuesday a partnership with Club America, an arm of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, to register Hoosier high school students to vote, but a voter-advocacy group said the collaboration could inject partisanship into what should be a
Laying the Foundations for an Americas Mental Health Policy Innovation Hub | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health
The project “Laying the Foundations for an Americas Mental Health Policy Innovation Hub,” led by Dr. María Cecilia Dedios and colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, aims to establish a regional platform that connects academics, policymakers, and civil society to advance collaborative mental health policymaking across the Americas. The initiative focuses on strengthening intersectoral approaches to population mental health and embedding meaningful community participation and lived experience into policy processes. Through a pilot consensus-building effort with decision-makers in Bogotá, Colombia, the project has begun testing methods for cross-sector collaboration to address shared priorities such as loneliness and underage substance use. Ultimately, the Hub seeks to foster regional learning and develop more participatory, coordinated, and socially responsive mental health policies.
Protalix BioTherapeutics to Announce Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Update on March 18, 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production and...
House Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team have been struggling to find consensus behind an election-year agenda to address Americans’ chief concerns over affordability and their cost-of-living.
Sports gambling could be boosting binge drinking in young men
Men aged 35 or younger who already drink heavily may be even more likely to binge alcohol because of legal online sports betting, a new study has found
How RFK Jr. is dismantling America’s health policies
On this week’s “More To The Story,” anti-vaxxers, an upside-down food pyramid, and the many ways MAHA is transforming public health in the US.
Behind the Curtain: America's big lie
Most Americans are too busy for social media, too normal for politics, too rational to tweet.
Where did magic mushrooms come from? Scientists just got closer to an answer
Scientists just discovered a new species of magic mushroom, Psilocybe ochraceocentrata, that appears to have shared a common ancestor with the popular Psilocybe cubensis some 1.5 million years ago.
Americans are increasingly worried about voting, new poll shows
Americans’ confidence that their elections will be run fairly has dropped to its lowest point in years, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
'2 great states with great Americans' Why Trump is visiting Cincinnati
Amid increased gas prices, an erratic stock market and a war in Iran, President Donald Trump is coming to Greater Cincinnati today.
How can Team USA advance at World Baseball Classic? WBC tiebreaker scenarios explained
The Americans suffered a stunning loss to Italy on Tuesday night, and they'll now need some help to move on
Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026 Recognizes America’s Top Young Scientists, Awarding More Than $1.8 Million to High School Seniors for Innovative Research in Computational Mathematics, Neural Science, and Blood Cancer Treatment
$250,000 top award goes to Connor Hill in America’s longest running and most distinguished science and math competition Top $250,000 Regeneron Science Talent Search Winner Named Regeneron and Society for Science announced that Connor Hill, 17, of State College, Pennsylvania, won the top award of $250,000 in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), a program of Society for Science. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Societ
How Pope Leo's Catholic Church is Influencing U.S. Politics
Pope Leo is changing how the American Catholic Church operates, energizing progressive Catholics.
EA-Inside Politics Podcast: The Modern Face of Irish America
37 minutes on state of Irish America: its power may be waning but with St. Patrick's Day in White House, can Ireland use it for "soft power"?
Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.
Republicans face a growing conundrum on the ‘SAVE America Act’
The GOP appears stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the legislation the party has dubbed the “SAVE America Act.”
A new wave of disrupters takes on American health care
Patients are unhappy. Can AI help?
ICE is keeping tabs on American citizens
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been using a variety of tools to keep tabs on not just immigrants the agency intends to deport but also U.S. citizens who publicly oppose the agency’s tactics. We discuss what that surveillance looks like and what the impact is for people whose activity the agency has tracked. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, reporter Kat Lonsdorf, and power and influence reporter Jude Joffe-Block.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.
Mike Johnson sounds alarm on 'serious' threat of Sharia law in America
Speaker Mike Johnson says the threat of Sharia law in America is a “serious problem," warning its tenets run afoul of the U.S. Constitution.
Dassault Aviation unveils long-range Falcon 10X business jet
Dassault Aviation rolled out its latest long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, on Tuesday, marking a key public milestone as the French planemaker challenges larger North American rivals at the top end of the luxury aircraft market.
Polls show what Americans think about the war in Iran
Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began.
The explosion of sports betting in America
Americans legally bet close to $167 billion on sports last year, a dramatic increase since states began to broadly legalize it in 2018. Author and journalist David Hill speaks with Geoff Bennett about the rapid rise of sports gambling and prediction markets — and where regulation is falling short.
US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran
The US intelligence community has issued a flurry of private warnings in the past week to American companies and government agencies urging vigilance and the hardening of possible targets of cyber attack by the Iranian regime in response to the war with Tehran, according to national security sources and memos reviewed by CNN.
Falcon Media Sports Network will cover both MAC tournaments for fifth straight year
We don’t know which team, but two Mid-American Conference (MAC) basketball teams, one men’s, one women’s team, will soon be celebrating a tournament championship. After the last game, Falcon Media Sports Network will be celebrating its own accomplishment as BG Falcon Media and its sports content crew will complete their fifth straight year of covering...
Where American support for Trump’s Iran strike stands as new polls roll in
Most but not all of the latest national polls indicate majority opposition to the U.S. military strikes President Donald Trump ordered against Iran in Operation Epic Fury.
In Trump’s Washington, Congress has little power left
That has raised concerns for some politicians about maintaining the balance of powers seen as central to American democracy.
A Seat at the Table: The Big Business—and Muddy History—of the Boutique Mah-Jongg Boom
A century-plus-old game has gotten a modern makeover and new burst of popularity, but is the future of American mah-jongg coming at the expense of its past?
One simple way to heal American politics: run more union members
Our research shows that candidates who come from the union movement are exactly what many Americans crave
Unlike in Past Conflicts, Most Americans Oppose Iran Attacks
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.
The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah
Through Nkrumah’s story, Howard French charts the history of African decolonization and the American civil rights movement.
Former UFC champion expected more from White House fight card
With the official announcement of the fight card for the UFC White House event, fans and fighters have been weighing in with mixed reactions. The six-bout event takes place during the America Freedom 250 celebration on June 14 on the White House lawn. It features two world fights, but former UFC ...
Scott Jennings: American people will know findings of Iranian school bombing investigation
Buss: Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran
Trump has a matter of months to rally voters back to the America First agenda he ran on and save his legacy.
WATCH: Trump sidesteps responsibility for deadly strike on Iranian girls' school
President Donald Trump erroneously claimed Monday that Iran has access to the American Tomahawk cruise missile, the weapon likely used to strike a girls' school in Iran, killing 165 people. When asked why he was the only person in his administration making the claim, Trump replied: “Because I just don’t know enough about it.”
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in America
The Tennessee congressman previously pushed for deporting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor.
AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its Illinois affiliate, AFSCME Council 31, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump-Vance administration’s directive.
This 2-pound dinosaur is rewriting what scientists know about evolution
A nearly complete dinosaur skeleton discovered in Patagonia is helping scientists crack the mystery of alvarezsaurs, a bizarre group of bird-like dinosaurs. The fossil of Alnashetri cerropoliciensis reveals that these animals became tiny before developing their later specialized features, such as stubby arms and ant-eating adaptations. Weighing under two pounds, the dinosaur is one of the smallest known from South America.
Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump
Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for deepening economic pain on Americans. In intervie…
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition breaks down along party lines, with a majority of Republicans saying they support the war. We discuss whether the lack of public support could alter President Trump's next steps and how the war could affect this year's midterm elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, 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.
Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant
Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’
Myomo and Elevance Health Agree to Contract for Multi-State Network Participation
BURLINGTON, Mass., March 09, 2026--Myomo, Inc. (NYSE American: MYO) ("Myomo" or the "Company"), a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, announced today it has entered into its first among a series of expected network participation agreements with Elevance Health. The contracts, which include the Anthem-affiliated Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid plans are expected to become effec
Stand Up for Science protests spread to more than 50 cities
Speakers at the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington, D.C. criticized cuts to research that serves the public and the politicization of science
White House fires GOP NTSB member, who calls it ‘political hit job’
J. Todd Inman frequently represented the National Transportation Safety Board in news conferences after the deadly American Airlines crash in D.C. last year.
Trump’s ‘roaring economy' meets a rough start to 2026 with job losses, rising gas prices and uncertainty
Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth. Instead it's kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America’s future.
Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out
In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.
The Scientists Who Declared War on Half of America
With Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World, climatologist Michael E. Mann and virologist Peter J. Hotez have written an important book. When future historians look back at the early twenty-first century and document the causes and consequences of the intense politicization of the U.S. scientific community, […]
Tracking gas and oil prices as Iran war escalates
Oil prices have surged this week, hiking gas prices when Americans are already struggling with affordability.
How Profits Took Over American Politics
President Trump's family has profited from his time in office. But the problem of money in politics bigger than him.
Want better sleep? The Dutch method is counterintuitive—but science says it works
Many Americans just lost an hour of sleep this weekend thanks to daylight saving time. Here's how Europeans get a good night's rest.
How 'Christian Nationalist' Became an Epithet
Throughout American history, Christian nationalisms have bent in different and often contradictory directions.
Andexler Honored for Commitment to Science Advocacy
Northern Michigan University master's candidate Noah Andexler is one of 20 graduate students nationwide selected to receive the Ecological Society of America's (ESA) 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award for their demonstrated commitment to science advocacy. This prestigious program is designed to bridge the gap between rigorous ecological research and impactful environmental policy.
Controlled Thermal Resources and Plum Acquisition Corp. IV Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement to Advance U.S. Critical Minerals and Energy
As one of America’s largest and most advanced geothermal power and critical minerals projects, the transaction is expected to enable Controlled Thermal Resources to advance its Hell’s Kitchen Project and commence Stage 1 construction.Transaction values Controlled Thermal Resources at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $4.7 billion. IMPERIAL, Calif., March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (“CTR” or the “Company”), an emerging leader in U.S. critic
DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries
House minority leader says ‘we want ICE to conduct itself like other law enforcement agencies, not use tax dollars to kill American citizens’
America’s vaccine skepticism is starting to show up in health data
RKF Jr. wanted parents to question the science. A study of 12 million newborns shows they listened.
A measles surge, AI in warfare and accelerated global warming
Why measles cases are rising in the U.S., how artificial intelligence is shaping warfare, and what accelerated global warming means for the world
Without Science, America’s Prosperity Is At Risk
From vaccines to semiconductors, the scientific method made the U.S. a superpower. Abandoning it could reverse decades of progress.
No healthcare premiums? In this economy?! Here's how.
It turns out healthcare in America CAN be cheaper. If your employer wants it to be. Today on the show, we speak with a Canadian-founded startup that has unusually generous benefits for their employees. Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! 12 cities. Details and tix here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour. Related episodes: Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companiesHealth care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employerThe hidden costs of healthcare churnFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Leave the Scouts out of Washington’s politics
We want to see Irving-based Scouting America succeed.
Trump’s Iran war drags the world into his tear-it-down politics
America’s attitude toward allies leading up to the Iran war was the geopolitical equivalent of a slogan on a jacket once notoriously sported by first lady Melania Trump: “I Really Don’t Care. Do U?”
How America’s nursing shortage impacts health care
Demand for nurses expected to continue through 2038
Trump Comes Under Pressure to Address Gas Prices, Iran War Strategy
Some Republicans warn that Americans have a limited tolerance for pain at the gasoline pump.
Corpus Christi executive leaders spearhead local women’s heart health movement
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 3, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Corpus Christi and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of...
Cuba 'at the end of the line,' Trump warns at Shield of the Americas Summit
President Donald Trump once again warned of change coming to Cuba, adding that negotiations are occurring between the island nation and the U.S.
The FBI Warns Americans To Replace These Wi-Fi Routers
According to the FBI, if you have certain older Wi-Fi routers from Linksys or Cisco, consider replacing them to avoid known vulnerabilities to malware.
Celebrating the Broad Appeal of U.S.-Japan Entertainment
JX ’26, an evening gala honoring the visionary leaders and companies shaping the future of the U.S.–Japan entertainment industry, was held March 3 at Soho Warehouse in Los Angeles. Co-hosted by JX (Japan Crossover) – the Entertainment Subcommittee of the LA Next Generation Japanese American Leaders Initiative – and the Consulate General of Japan in […]
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar’s new film “Hoppers” is leading the North American box office with a strong debut, while Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” is stumbling. Studio estimates on Sunday show...
Best smaller European cities to visit, from seasoned traveler
As an American who's traveled to 18 European countries, I prefer smaller destinations like Cassis, France, and Tarragona, Spain, over capital cities .
DOL: Initial unemployment claims in Florida drop for week ending Feb. 28
There was nearly a 10% increase in new jobless filings across America in the weekly report.
Diesel prices are climbing even faster than gas prices. Here’s why you should care
American drivers notice soaring gas prices. But another fuel – diesel – is also on the rise, and at a much faster pace.
The real science behind the mind-melding world of Hoppers
Hoppers is as chaotic as it is delightful. The latest animated comedy from Disney and Pixar, the movie centers on 19-year-old Mabel, who transfers—or “hops”—her consciousness into a robot beaver’s bo...
The real science behind the mind-melding world of Hoppers
Consciousness and animal communications experts weigh in on whether the mind-melding science in Hoppers could ever be possible
More than ever, Broadway is 'reflecting who we are' as Americans
The theater has long been a place where the nation goes to work through social tensions of the moment. Here's how Broadway holds a mirror to America.
Grand Ole Opry announcer Kelly Sutton to be on 'American Idol'
A Nashville TV and radio personality for decades, Sutton makes her national TV reality debut as a country music 'industry tastemaker'
Millions of jobs vulnerable as ‘silver tsunami’ looms over US small businesses, experts warn
Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, and with many lacking succession plans, jobs and local economies could face disruptions in the coming decade, experts warn.
Team USA Baseball score: Kyle Schwarber's blast leads Americans past Great Britain, to 2-0 WBC start
The U.S. trailed into the fifth inning -- until Schwarber's homer flipped the script
American Express Global Business Travel (GBTG) Q4 Earnings: What To Expect
Business travel management company Global Business Travel Group (NYSE:GBTG) will be reporting earnings this Monday morning. Here’s what to expect.
Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America
The ruling, which said that Kari Lake’s appointment to oversee V.O.A.’s parent agency was invalid, was a major rejection of President Trump’s attempts to dismantle the government-funded news group.
America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk Raises $525K for Heart Health
Changes to this year's America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk brought out thousands of people to raise money and awareness for heart disease and stroke.
Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many bridges—especially in North America—are aging and increasingly vulnerable, but satellite monitoring could sharply reduce the number classified as high-risk. The approach could be especially valuable in regions where traditional monitoring barely exists.
Satellites are exposing weak bridges in America and around the world
Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many bridges—especially in North America—are aging and increasingly vulnerable, but satellite monitoring could sharply reduce the number classified as high-risk. The approach could be especially valuable in regions where traditional monitoring barely exists.
Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican backlash after vetoing a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate bill, citing political concerns over the proposal.
Noem thanks Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role after DHS ouster
Kristi Noem thanked President Donald Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role during a summit Saturday, days after he removed her as DHS secretary.
Rep. Salazar says Trump is ‘sending a message to the political elite’ at Florida summit
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., discusses President Donald Trump’s remarks at the ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit in Florida and his administration’s efforts to make a deal with Cuba.