Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Has Chosen Howard, Not UNC-Chapel Hill, For Tenure
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dawna Jones, Carolina Black Caucus chair, and Taliajah Vann, president of the Black Student Movement at UNC-Chapel Hill, about Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure decision.
Arguments And Changes In Demand Are Driving The Recent Yo-Yoing Of Gas Prices
Crude oil prices hit their highest levels in years — then took a U-turn — as the powerful oil cartel, OPEC, squabbles over how much to produce. This is what that means for you and the economy.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
A 51,000-Year-Old Bone Carving Supports Neanderthals' Creativity
Scientists have discovered a giant deer toe bone, engraved by Neanderthals — a hint that our ancient cousins had conceptual imagination.
The Bucks Are In The NBA Finals For The 1st Time In 47 Years — It's Big For Milwaukee
The NBA Finals get underway in Arizona Tuesday night. The Milwaukee Bucks haven't made it to the championship round in 47 years. Could a win bring Milwaukee some hope?
Poet Tess Taylor Tells Us What She's Reading This Summer
Poet and playwright Tess Taylor breaks down her diverse summer reading list, which includes a biography of Edgar Allen Poe, a poetry collection — and even a book about the act of reading.
There's Work To Do If The Olympics Actually Wants To Be Environmentally-Friendly
The Olympics aim to set an example for environmentally-friendly mass events. Environmental NGOs and scholars say the reality falls well short of the rhetoric, including at this summer's Tokyo games.
Protection Provided By The Pfizer Vaccine May Might Be Fading, Israeli Officials Say
The Pfizer vaccine appears to be waning in terms of preventing any infection or mild disease, but still offers strong protection against severe disease and death, the Israeli Ministry of Health says.
The Biden Administration Is Taking Its COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Door-To-Door
President Biden says his administration will take its campaign to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19 door-to-door — and there will be more emphasis on giving shots at doctors' offices.
Why India, Mecca And Las Vegas Struck A Chord With This Iconic Iranian Photographer
Jamshid Bayrami is an Iranian photographer who dropped out of high school — then became known worldwide for his celebrity shots and protest images, including an iconic one he took in 1999.