Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
Bernie Sanders adviser discusses whether Democrats should help pass GOP spending bill
Democrats face a dilemma. Should they help pass a GOP spending bill or allow the government to shut down? NPR speaks with Faiz Shakir, senior adviser to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.
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Senate to vote on GOP spending bill as government shutdown deadline looms, Trump to give speech at DOJ about law and order, judges order federal agencies to reinstate thousands of fired workers.
Judges order federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers fired recently
In a pair of rulings Thursday, judges ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers who were recently fired. In both cases, the judges said the mass firings appear illegal.
Sofia Gubaidulina, composer who fused sound and spirituality, has died at 93
One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Sofia Gubaidulina, wrote bold music inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies and the joy of sound itself.
As stocks plummet, President Trump shifts his rhetoric
President Trump has repeatedly tied his political fortunes to the financial markets. But as his tariff policies impact investors, he's shifting his rhetoric.
Trump administration cuts to DEI even affecting nationwide effort to plant trees
The Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is hitting unexpected targets, including a major nationwide effort to plant shade trees.
A look back at music NPR commissioned during the COVID pandemic
During the COVID pandemic, NPR's Morning Edition commissioned pieces by musicians from various genres. Five years later, we listen back on the project.
Former Meta executive barred from discussing criticism of the company
NPR speaks with former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams about her new memoir, "Careless People," in an interview held before she was barred from discussing her criticism of the company.