Early voting for NYC's mayoral primary election begins this weekend
Eleven Democrats are running to replace New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent and bypassing the primary. Early voting for the primary election begins this weekend.
The Meaning Behind Mooncakes
The Mid-Autumn Festival began Thursday in China and around the world. People celebrate the harvest moon by eating mooncakes and lighting lanterns. NPR discusses the symbolism behind the mooncake.
Activists On How To Sustain Movement Against Police Brutality
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with community organizer Shameka Parrish-Wright and Kentucky state Rep. Attica Scott about what steps activists want to see taken to end police brutality against Black people.
NASA To Send A New Toilet To International Space Station
A new toilet is scheduled to leave for the International Space Station on Thursday. The new commode is smaller and more efficient for deep space exploration and better accommodates female astronauts.
Tension Is Rising In Iraq Over An Alleged U.S. Threat To Close Its Embassy
Iraqi leaders are decrying what they say is a threat by the U.S. to close its embassy in Baghdad. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said closing the U.S. Embassy would be "disastrous."
How Facebook Is Trying To Control Election Disinformation, Part 1
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg about the platform's efforts to control election disinformation.
Indians Protest Over Gang Rape Of A Woman Of Marginalized Caste
Demonstrations erupted across India over the attack on a woman from the country's most marginalized caste. The woman died in a hospital, and four men from a dominant caste are under arrest.
Trump Complains About Moderator Chris Wallace But Calls 1st Debate 'Fun'
President Trump pronounced himself the winner and retweeted fans who agreed. Now, he's off to Minnesota — a state he hopes to flip — for a rally.
World Leaders Address Collapse Of The Natural World At The U.N. Biodiversity Summit
At Wednesday's digital gathering, nations are making new pledges to protect vast areas of land from development, but the U.S. is not taking part.
988: National Suicide Prevention Hotline To Have A New Number
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sam Brinton, vice president of advocacy and government affairs at The Trevor Project, about the soon-to-be new number to reach the national suicide prevention hotline.
Extremism Watchers Raise Concerns Over Trump Failing To Condemn White Supremacists
In Tuesday's debate, President Trump did not denounce white supremacists and gave fuel to at least one hate group. Extremism experts warn this will only add to an already volatile election season.