At the Paris Summer Olympics, an athlete from Massachusetts could do something no other American has done before: win a gold medal in the sport of sabre. Eli Dershwitz is the reigning world champion. Read More
With a spot on the Democratic ticket open, NPR’s A Martinez asks two political scientists about their analysis of how important vice presidential picks are to a campaign. Read More
How are voters in swing states, like Pennsylvania, thinking about the first woman of color to run at the top of the ticket? NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Lyons with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Read More
The agreement, which will give controllers 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before and after a midnight shift, comes after close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers. (Image credit: Ron Medvescek/AP) Read More
Musician Ani DiFranco has never stopped growing as an artist. In the last year alone, she starred in the Broadway production of Hadestown, was featured in a documentary about her life and career, and released her 23rd album. She and Rachel talk about reinventing yourself in middle age, finding power in scaring people, and the…
President Biden told the nation it was time to pass the torch. Israel’s prime minister addressed congressional lawmakers. VP Harris faces challenges when it comes to her record on law enforcement. Read More
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday, his supporters in the chamber cheered him as demonstrators outside condemned Israel’s war in Gaza. Read More
Ukraine’s largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music. Read More
Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air. Read More
The leagues secured deals that will bring in $76 billion over the next 11 years, ushering in a new era of streaming. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti. Read More