Toy company CEO discusses how Trump's tariff policy swings impact business
NPR reconnects with Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, whose toys include Care Bears and Tonka Trucks, to understand how recent swings in President Trump's tariff policy are impacting his company.
How Trump Jr.'s Meeting With Russian Lawyer Might Impact Russia Meddling Probes
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden about the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian meddling in the election.
Ivanka Trump Pushes To Expand Her Brand In China
Trump has applied for a dozen new trademarks in China since her father became president, but will she be successful?
Author: Governments Seek To Dominate The 'Wild West' Of Cyberspace
In The Darkening Web, Alexander Klimburg warns that the threat of an international cyber war is as real as nuclear exchange during the Cold War — only "many orders of magnitude greater."
Despite Victory Over ISIS, Some Fighting Continues In Mosul
The Iraqi government has declared a holiday in celebration of its victory over ISIS in the city of Mosul. But the group Amnesty International says the fighting has created a civilian catastrophe.
Spain Struggles To Balance National Security With Free Speech
Spain suffered Europe's worst Islamist bombing in 2004, but has avoided a major attack since — an accomplishment some analysts say is thanks to security systems left from the Franco-era police state.
Turkish Cleric Denies Involvement In Coup Attempt
From his exile compound in the Poconos, the cleric accused by the Turkish government of leading a failed coup attempt last year, Fethullah Gulen, denies any involvement.
With Caviar, Clay, and Turkey Feathers, Saving Lake Sturgeon From Extinction
Lake sturgeon have been around since the dinosaurs, and they can live as long as humans, or longer. Overfishing and pollution has decimated populations, but biologists are learning to help them breed.
Just How Closely Linked Is The 'Kremlin-Linked' Lawyer?
Donald Trump Jr. met in 2016 with Natalia Veselnitskaya, a lawyer described as close to the Kremlin. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Atlantic writer Julia Ioffe exactly what that means.
British Baby On Life Support Sparks International Debate
A terminally ill baby in London has captured the attention of the Vatican, U.S. lawmakers, even President Trump. Mary Dejevsky of the Independent explains how courts will decide the fate of Charlie Gard.
Among Wimbledon Whites, A Fan Wears A Beak And Feathers
Chris Fava wears a themed costume to the match every year. This year he's Rufus the Hawk — a bird used at a British tennis club to scare pigeons from the grounds.
Venezuelan President Announces Plan To Rewrite Its Constitution
After more than 100 days of often-violent street protests, there's little sign of peace returning to Venezuela, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares a plan that critics call a power grab.