A man in a wig was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa
A man who was apparently disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa.
Arts
What 'Queer Ducks' can teach teenagers about sexuality in the animal kingdom
The new book, Queer Ducks (and Other Animals), is designed to be teenager friendly. It's filled with comics and humor and accessible science on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world.
'Triangle of Sadness' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Fest
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund's class warfare comedy "Triangle of Sadness" won the Palme d'Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, giving Ostlund the prize for the second time.
Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures
The latest obsessions in America's wellness craze are rooted in South Asian practices. Industry leaders who grew up with those rituals are caught between joy and a battle against cultural erasure.
A photographer's journey to reconnect with his Chinese American identity
Photographer An Rong Xu reconnects with his identity through capturing images of his community through his perspective.
'City of Orange' is a post-apocalyptic tale starting with memory loss
The double threat of climate change and the global pandemic has made post-apocalyptic fiction an undeniably thriving and popular genre. Author David Yoon has one of the latest entrants.
Jurors in the Depp-Heard trial hear closing arguments and begin deliberations
The seven-person civil jury began its deliberations at 3 p.m. Friday and finished for the day about two hours later. They will resume Tuesday.
What NPR critics are watching, reading and listening to this weekend
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: reality television, Eurovision compilations and more.
Alyssa Gaines is named National Youth Poet Laureate
Alyssa Gaines, an 18-year-old from Indianapolis, has been named the 6th National Youth Poet Laureate.
Angela Lansbury looks back on her great performances on stage and screen
In June, Lansbury will receive the Tony Award for lifetime achievement. The Murder, She Wrote star previously won Tonys for her performances in Gypsy and Sweeney Todd. Originally broadcast in 2000.