Despite the pause on high tariffs, Chinese factories still face high uncertainty
A 90-day pause on triple-digit U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has left exporters and importers in a high state of uncertainty. Factory owners in China tell NPR that orders are down overall.
Former WWE employee accuses Vince McMahon of sex trafficking
A woman who worked for wrestling giant WWE is suing former CEO Vince McMahon over allegations of sexual exploitation.
How Chinese company BYD went from battery maker to dominate EV manufacturer
To get to the top, it took a mix of obsessive attention to detail, scale, government support and guitar-string-related quirks. Can BYD can crack the U.S. market.
Award-winning poet Kwame Alexander talks about Black writers who inspired him
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kwame Alexander about This Is The Honey — an anthology of contemporary Black poets that he curated.
Nevada is the next stop on the presidential nominating calendar
Registered Republicans in Nevada have two opportunities coming up next month to vote for a GOP presidential nominee. The new process is creating some confusion among voters.
Biden aims for another strong showing in South Carolina's Democratic primary
The Biden campaign wants to replicate the success they had in South Carolina's primary four years ago. Black voters in the state make up much of the Democratic party electorate.
Trump testifies briefly in the defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll
Former President Donald Trump spoke for less than a minute. He insisted that his previous recorded statement about the allegations was true and that he did not intend to harm her.
A video making the rounds online depicts Trump as a Messiah-like figure
A new video, "God Made Trump," casts Donald Trump as a Messiah-like figure. NPR's Steve Inkseep unpacks its meaning with Robert Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute.
Morning news brief
U.N court to issue a provisional order in genocide case. Senate border talks press on despite pressure from Trump. Biden administration announces pause in approvals of natural gas export facilities.
The Australian Open wraps up this weekend
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ben Rothenberg, co-host of the podcast No Challenges Remaining, about the Australian Open finals.
1 big thing you need to know about the last 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs
Fans are eagerly awaiting Sunday's NFL conference championship games to find out which teams will go to the Super Bowl. If you don't follow the NFL, it might be a confusing time.
