Astronomers spot a mysterious black hole nestled in a cluster of stars from NPR Nell Greenfieldboyce
A report from Nature shows that astronomers may have found a medium-sized black hole, a kind they’ve long looked for. Read More
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Mexico City’s water woes aren’t going away with the arrival of rains from NPR Emily Green
It’s rainy season in Mexico City, some streets are flooded and yet for many the taps are still dry. Read More
Opinion: From dugout to dislocated, Chicago Cubs’ latest injury saga from NPR Scott Simon
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the bad fortunes of his beloved Chicago Cubs, now beset with a broken-handed relief pitcher. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP) Read More
Biden says he’s staying in the race. Here’s what would happen if he changes his mind from NPR Tamara Keith
Democrats haven’t faced anything like this in more than 50 years, so they would be dusting off the rulebooks if President Biden were to decide to drop out of the race. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) Read More
Need free pads or tampons? In Tampa, you can visit a ‘period pantry’ from NPR
Tampa Period Pantry has set up 10 locations to help fight ‘period poverty.’ It’s attracting more attention after Gov. DeSantis vetoed funds for free menstrual products in Florida schools. Read More
These governors aren’t running for president, but some voters say they wish they were from NPR Sam Gringlas
Trump won Georgia and Michigan in 2016. Biden did the same in 2020. In 2024, some disillusioned voters say they wish Govs. Whitmer of Michigan and Kemp of Georgia were on the ballot instead. (Image credit: Paul Sancya) Read More
California heat has immigration activists bracing for a humanitarian crisis from NPR Jasmine Garsd
Record-breaking heat exacerbates an already dangerous situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Image credit: Ash Ponders for NPR) Read More
These New Mexico fire victims are starting to give up on FEMA from NPR Kirk Siegler
As Ruidoso, N.M., starts recovering from a deadly wildfire, people who survived the state’s largest fire two years ago say FEMA still isn’t giving them what they need. (Image credit: Kirk Siegler) Read More
Why the next president’s judicial appointments will impact climate action from NPR Nathan Rott
The Supreme Court’s recent term illustrates the judiciary’s outsized role in government’s ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come. (Image credit: Drew Angerer) Read More
Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here’s why it might not feel that way from NPR Scott Horsley
Food prices have largely leveled off, but many people are still frustrated when they go to their local grocery store. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan) Read More