Fans donate to the sick animal that was the model for Donkey in ‘Shrek’ from NPR Hosts
The loquacious donkey in the “Shrek” franchise is actually based on a real live animal, who is now 30 years old and racking up medical bills. Read More
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns federal ban on gun bump stocks from NPR Michel Martin
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown Law professor and legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union David Cole about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a ban on gun bump stocks. Read More
50% of U.S. military bases are in a health care desert, NPR probe finds from NPR Quil Lawrence
An ongoing NPR investigation into military health care reveals that four out of 10 U.S. military bases are located within a federally designated health care desert. Read More
Some TikTok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here’s what to know about the claims from NPR Maria Godoy
Sunscreen is the best way to protect ourselves against skin cancer. But doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media. (Image credit: Anna Vishnyak) Read More
A retired federal judge says Judge Cannon appears to show ‘favoritism’ toward Trump from NPR Scott Detrow
Some of Judge Aileen Cannon’s decisions in Trump’s Florida classified documents case have baffled one former judge, who gives her assessment of the case so far. (Image credit: Joe Raedle) Read More
Half of the U.S. military bases nationwide are in ‘health care deserts’ from NPR Quil Lawrence
For hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, when the Pentagon orders them to find health care off base there is none. (Image credit: Lance Corporal Aaron K. Fiala/U.S. Marine Corps) Read More
5 takeaways from the 2024 Tony Awards from NPR Jennifer Vanasco
There were very few surprises during Sunday’s Tony Awards, except for one: best musical. The final award of the night went to The Outsiders, the adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s beloved book. (Image credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Pro) Read More
Morning news brief from NPR A Martínez
Tensions rise between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah. World leaders meet to discuss a peace roadmap for Ukraine. NPR probe finds 50% of U.S. military bases are in a health care desert. Read More
14 pilgrims die from sunstroke as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin for Muslims from NPR The Associated Press
The Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2,760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress on Sunday alone and the number is likely to increase as Hajj ends. (Image credit: Rafiq Maqbool) Read More
What to stream this week: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ chops, PBS hits the disco and Kevin Hart chats from ABC
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from R&B-pop artist Kehlani, Kevin Hart’s interview show “Hart to Hart” returns for a fourth season on Peacock and Jack Black lends his voice to “Kung Fu Panda 4.”Read More