More than 150,000 U.S., British and Canadian troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944 — 80 years ago this week. A small handful told NPR about their experience. Read More
Israel dropped a bomb on a U.N.-run school it said was being used by Hamas. The blast killed dozens, including women and children, medics and witnesses say. The bomb was U.S.-made, NPR has discovered. (Image credit: Anas Baba for NPR) Read More
As the U.S. started turning down people seeking asylum at the Southern border following president Biden’s asylum restrictions EO, we explain how border patrol agents, CBP and other federal law enforcement officials are implementing these measures. We try to explain what’s changed in the last few days. Read More
A hiker posted a video showing the water flow of the fall was coming from a pipe built into the rock face.Read More
The fungus takes over cicadas’ lower halves and sex drives, fueling them to keep mating and spreading the disease in the process. That’s why some scientists call them “flying salt shakers of death.” (Image credit: Elijah Nouvelage) Read More
The annual march, part of Jerusalem Day, a national holiday, regularly inflames Israeli-Palestinian tensions. This year those tensions were even higher because of the war in Gaza. (Image credit: Maya Levin for NPR) Read More
The Post’s new CEO Will Lewis tried to stop the paper from publishing a story about allegations he faces in Britain. It wasn’t the first time he’s attempted to head off unwanted coverage. I know, because he tried to do that to me in December. (Image credit: Robert Miller) Read More
The New York Times reported that Chikli’s ministry funded a covert online influence campaign targeting U.S. lawmakers over the war in Gaza. Chikli denied those reports. ‘/> A new report by an Israeli watchdog group ties an Israeli firm to a covert online campaign intended to sway crucial Democratic lawmakers to continue backing Israel’s campaign…
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here’s what to watch out for and how to stay safe. (Image credit: Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Read More
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all time high in May. That trend must reverse in order to rein in climate change. (Image credit: John Locher/AP) Read More