How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
10 years after Nelson Mandela's death, his party may soon lose the majority
A decade after the death of Nelson Mandela, many South Africans are asking what the anti-apartheid icon would have thought of the current state of the country and the direction it's heading in.
Let go and move on: A middle school's new credo helps with both teaching and learning
Middle school is often a challenging time for students. One Massachusetts school trying to put its credo into every day action: Let go and move on. Students and teachers alike say it's helping.
People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests
The first results are in from a charity experiment in Kenya. Those who got a lump sum of money were far more likely to start a business — and earn more — compared to those who got monthly payments.
Speaker Mike Johnson draws scrutiny for ties to far right Christian movements
House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to keynote an event for lawmakers who promote conservative Christian dominance — the latest connection illustrating his close relationship with Christian extremists.
A new novel explores the poetic and mundane of life in space
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Samantha Harvey about her new book Orbital, which examines the fascinating mundane-ness of outer space from the perspective of an international space station.
Alabama anticipates its moment in the spotlight as it prepares to host GOP debate
Alabama GOP leaders hope Wednesday's Republican presidential debate gives viewers a broader image of their state beyond the recent headlines about Sen. Tuberville's hold on some military nominations.
A review of 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé' from NPR's 'It's Been a Minute'
NPR's It's Been a Minute reviews megastar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's film Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.
Tuberville drops most military holds
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he will drop his months-long hold on military promotions, which he did in objection to a Pentagon policy that covers travel for personnel seeking abortion care.
An Israeli man remembers his Gazan friend
A Palestinian living in Gaza and a Jewish Israeli bonded over their hopes for peace and dreamed of one day getting a coffee together. But with one killed in the war in Gaza, that's now impossible.
Can a social media post change public opinion? Researchers weigh in
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with researchers who've studied the relationship between social media posts and opinions.
