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.
Weekly Dose of Wonder: Why we get more genes from our moms
We inherit more genes from our maternal side. That's because it's the egg, not the sperm, that hands down all of the mitochondrial DNA. In addition, the W chromosome has more genes.
New Orleans neighbors create spaces that can operate off the grid after hurricanes
Cities are trying to help residents during extreme weather events. In New Orleans, churches and community centers have come together to create "community lighthouses" that will help after hurricanes.
93% of teachers say they're asked to do too much for their pay, poll finds
A pair of new NPR/Ipsos polls shed new light on how teachers and parents are feeling after another tumultuous school year.
Dropping the name of a Confederate leader, Fort Bragg is becoming Fort Liberty
After more than a century as Fort Bragg, the Army's largest base by population becomes Fort Liberty Friday. Bragg is among nine army bases that are dropping the names of Confederate leaders.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is celebrating after the House passed the debt ceiling bill
Roughly six months after Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House, he negotiated a bipartisan bill to lift the debt ceiling and avoid default — which passed overwhelmingly with 300 votes.
This week in science: a paralyzed man walks again and a sticker-like vaccine patch
Short Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber talk about a paralyzed man that walked again, a sticker vaccine and the science behind a crop of new RSV vaccines.
Denver fans root for the Nuggets in their first finals game after 47 years in the NBA
The NBA finals kick off Thursday night. It's the first time the Denver Nuggets have made it to the league championship in the franchise's 47-year NBA history. Denver is stoked.
600,000 DACA recipients wait in limbo as a court considers the program's future
A federal court in Texas hears arguments Thursday in a long-running case about the future of DACA. The program provides temporary legal protection to some immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
By boosting memory consolidation, scientists may be able to help Alzheimer's patients
During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists say they've found a way to enhance this process. This research might someday help people with memory loss.
Alex Anwandter's disco-infused homage to dancefloor liberation
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chilean musician Alex Anwandter about his new disco-influenced album El Diablo en el Cuerpo.