Shalom Auslander grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home. When he was 7, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire relationship to religion. (Image credit: Shalom Auslander) Read More
Watching a movie is all about kicking back in a comfy chair with a bucket of popcorn and letting the story unfold. But that might change thanks to virtual reality. (Image credit: Andreas Rentz) Read More
A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. And even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play’s takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukrainians. We hear from actors and audience members. Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C., this week to address a joint meeting of Congress. He may also meet with President Biden. Read More
European leaders list Biden’s accomplishments while in office in recognizing the difficult decision he made. Zelenskyy praises Biden’s support during Ukraine’s “most dramatic moment in history.” (Image credit: Michael Kappeler/Pool DPA) Read More
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks to Sean Cooksey, chairman of the Federal Election Commission, about what can happen with President Biden’s campaign funds, now that he has dropped out. Read More
It’s unclear how the Democratic Party will move ahead now that its standard-bearer, President Biden, is stepping away from the 2024 ticket. He endorsed Vice President Harris to take over. Read More
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia clinched victory Sunday at this year’s Tour de France. A rapid 21-mile final time trial kept him ahead of his two chief Danish and Belgian rivals Read More
Vice President Harris is already the target of disinformation online. NPR’s Michel Martin asks Nina Jankowicz of the American Sunlight Project what’s ahead if Harris tops the ticket. Read More
Minnesota’s uncommitted delegates to the DNC represent voters who protested President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza. Now that he’s dropped out of the race, they are considering their next steps. Read More