He sued for marriage equality and won. 10 years later, he fears for LGBTQ+ rights
Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.
As the economy stalls, big tech companies prepare for tougher times
The pandemic fueled a tech boom, but now tech companies are scaling back hiring and hunkering down for a tougher economy than expected.
Beyoncé releases 'Renaissance' — her 7th studio album
The new album pulls from '70s disco, '80s synth-pop, '90s house and afro-beats. In other words, it makes you want to dance. This is only the first act — there will be two more sister records.
With 2 consecutive quarters of negative growth, is the U.S. in a recession?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, about whether the U.S. is in a recession, and how people are being affected by inflation.
Fire crews are gaining the upper hand on the Oak Fire near Yosemite
The fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in a matter of hours last week. Thousands have been forced to evacuate in recent days. Families are beginning to reckon with the devastation.
B.J. Novak says his movie 'Vengeance' is about breaking down false assumptions
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to actor B.J. Novak about starring in the new movie Vengeance. He also wrote the film's screenplay and made his directorial debut.
Second-hand goods that contain lead are easy to find — they're also toxic
Leaded items are easy to find at antique shops, yard sales and discount stores. Second-hand products are hard to regulate, and consumers are often unaware of the risks the items pose to their health.
News brief: monkeypox cases rise, flooding and climate change, economy slows
How is the White House dealing with growing monkeypox cases? Climate change is making rain more common and driving dangerous floods. Tech companies say they're bracing for tough economic times.
The Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.1 billion
It's the second largest jackpot in history. And if the winner opts for a lump sum, they'll get nearly $650 million. Every ticket has a one in 302.6 million chance of winning.
Because of climate change, inland flooding is becoming more common
The floods in Missouri and Kentucky this week were both caused by extreme rainfall. Climate change is making such rain more common, and driving dangerous floods across much of the U.S.
The family of a detained Egyptian activist has lost contact with him
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sanaa Seif, sister of imprisoned Egyptian political activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, about her brother who has not been heard from in over a week.
Monkeypox cases are rising in the U.S. What's being done to stop the outbreak?
San Francisco has declared a state of emergency and New York City called the virus an imminent threat. What is the White House's strategy to curb the monkeypox outbreak?