Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Trump administration's USAID cuts have implications for humanitarian workers worldwide
The Trump administration's massive aid cuts have implications for humanitarian workers around the globe. USAID was a bedrock for non-profits and UN agencies, who are now trying to figure out a way to work without US leadership.
Rwanda faces growing pressure for role in Democratic Republic of Congo conflict
Rwanda is widely believed to be backing the rebel group that's taken over much of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in the past two months. The DRC has asked groups to sever ties with Rwanda.
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
The fast-fashion chain Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and is preparing to close all of its stores.
Israel ends ceasefire with Hamas with airstrikes in Gaza
The Israeli military says the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza is officially over and a new offensive there has begun. A series of surprise Israeli airstrikes overnight killed more than 400 Palestinians.
Doing yoga near ambling elephants can be therapeutic for veterans
An elephant ranch in Florida is offering yoga classes for veterans to help them with trauma. From the other side of a fence, retired elephants eat and mosey around.
Production of cheaper alternatives to name brand obesity drugs will stop on Wednesday
Large-scale compounding facilities have to stop making tirzepatide, the main ingredient in blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound, Wednesday.
Columbia University students react to White House crackdown on protesters
Columbia University students are upset that the school has not taken a more strident stance to protect its students as the Trump administration has used immigration enforcement against protestors.
Colm Toibin's novel 'Long Island' follows a woman grappling with her husband's betrayal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Colm Toibin about his new novel Long Island, which centers around a woman dealing with the fallout of a pregnancy caused by her husband's betrayal.
Sub-Saharan Africa reels from USAID cuts
Thousands of USAID contracts have been cut. African health leaders say the cuts aren't surprising. But the lack of advanced warning has turned the lives of the already vulnerable upside down.