Schools like the University of Mississippi School of Medicine are trying to recruit more Black students. But they face a swell of Republican opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. (Image credit: Lauren Sausser for KFF Health News) Read More
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), ex-chairman of the Jan. 6 committee, about the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision for Donald Trump’s immunity case. Read More
The Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity is expected to delay Trump’s Jan. 6 case until after the election. Plus, travel tips for a 4th of July that’s set to break records. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Read More
The U.N. weather agency says it has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, a deadly Indian Ocean storm that lashed eastern Africa last year, was the longest-lasting cyclone ever recorded — at 36 daysRead More
Four years ago, Americans began creating new businesses at a record rate. The boom is still here, and it could be a great sign for the U.S. economy. (Image credit: Prostock-Studio/Getty Images) Read More
The Biden administration says it’s providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen “tech hubs” in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locationsRead More
Riders who participate in InTandem Cycling in New York find out it’s more than just riding a bike and more than just exercise. It’s socialization, good for your mental health and its teamwork. Read More
In California, a bill on artificial intelligence is drawing attention — and criticism — from the state’s massive tech industry. NPR’s A Martinez speaks with its sponsor, state Sen. Scott Wiener. Read More
As part of Morning Edition’s July 4th celebrations, we hear the stories of two new U.S. citizens, Joanne and Andy Daw who migrated from the U.K. What does it mean for them to be an American? Read More
The visit comes the day after Hungary took over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union, a position that has little real power but can be used to set the tone of the bloc’s agenda. (Image credit: Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Read More