Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
U.S., Britain launched military strikes against Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein about the operation, which is aimed at securing one of the world's crucial waterways for shipping.
The maker of Fruit Stripe Gum announced the brand is being discontinued
Fruit Strike Gum is known for its rainbow packaging and wavy, zebra-patterned sticks. But much like its fast disappearing flavor, Fruit Stripe is going away.
Closing arguments wrap up in the Trump civil fraud trial in New York
Following Thursday's closing arguments, former President Donald Trump and his two eldest sons await the verdict, which is expected by the end of the month.
An Australian woman wins the first World's Ugliest Lawn competition
Kathleen Murray's yard of sparse yellow grass, shriveled plants and bandicoot-dug divots is now the lawn of legends. The contest was created in Gotland, Sweden, to encourage the conservation of water.
Red Sea shipping attacks have economic implications for the entire world
How do Red Sea shipping disruptions and the military response to rebels in Yemen affect global economies? NPR's Leila Fadel asks Marco Forgione of the Institute of Export and International Trade.
South Africa charges Israel with genocide in Gaza. Israel defends itself at The Hague
Israel presents its rebuttal to the charge of genocide it faces in Gaza at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Videos from Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise are captivating TikTok users
Passengers on an epic around-the-world cruise are going viral as they share the voyage on TikTok.
Why are nearly 40,000 U.S. weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for?
NPR's A Martinez talks to retired Col. Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a Pentagon report that thousands of U.S. weapons are missing in Ukraine.
The U.S. and U.K. launched strikes in Houthi-controlled territories of Yemen
President Biden says he ordered a series of airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen because of what he called "reckless attacks" by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
A country's shift toward violence has been on full display this week in Ecuador
Ecuador used to be seen as one of the safest countries in Latin America. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ecuadorian political analyst Domenica Avila-Luna about way it has become so violent.
Soon there's going to be a new and easier way to buy into cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a different way to buy into cryptocurrency. NPR's Planet Money team presents an explanation of bitcoin exchange traded funds.