Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
A dental hygienist shortage has dentist offices struggling to schedule patients
Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
A hunt for American barbecue in southern China
When you're living far from home, you sometimes crave a taste that you think you can only get at home. Here's one man's search for his summertime craving of American barbecue in southern China.
Encore: Brooke Shields is getting older in the public eye and wants to talk about it
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actor Brooke Shields about embracing aging.
The impact quiet quitting could have on employees
Quiet quitting isn't about people quitting their jobs, it's about people reevaluating their mindset toward work and how work fits into their lives. But quiet quitting might not be for everyone.
A 1,000-year-old German boys choir is now accepting girls
Since its founding in 975 A.D., the Regensburg Cathedral boys choir has only admitted boys. But starting on September 12, it will allow girls.
Tigrayan rebels accept ceasefire and say they're ready for peace talks
For nearly two years, bloody conflict has raged in northern Ethiopia. Is the Tigrayan rebels' offer to take part in ceasefire talks with the Ethiopian Government cause for hope?
Idaho's extensive abortion ban is impacting neighboring Washington
Idaho's near-total abortion ban is one of the most austere in the country. It's already having a ripple effect in neighboring Washington state. Some Idaho lawmakers are trying to push it even further.
Big crowds and world leaders will attend the Queen's funeral. Security is top of mind
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nick Aldworth, former U.K. national coordinator for counterterrorism, about how England is prepping security for Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London next week.
'This Very Tree' looks at how one tree survived 9/11 — and shows kids resilience
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Sean Rubin. His central character is a tree that was planted at the Twin Towers in the 1970s and stands tall in New York City's Freedom Plaza once again.
At the University of Maryland, there's a new program changing the game for athletes
Tennis player Minorka Miranda talks about how her school's new marketplace platform helps student athletes profit off of their name, image and likeness.