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.
How to score better savings account interest rates
Many big banks offer low interest rates on savings accounts. Experts say moving to a credit union or smaller institution could bring better returns. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 27, 2023.)
Sequential hurricanes are becoming more common because of climate changes
A new study suggests that climate change is making back-to-back hurricanes more typical, which could make it tougher for coastal communities to recover.
Chicago voters resoundingly rejected Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection bid
Four years ago Mayor Lori Lightfoot swept every corner of the city and won all 50 wards. Tuesday voters rejected reelection bid. Now, the top two candidates head to a runoff election.
Chinese officials monitor House panel hearing on U.S. economic competition with China
Beijing is criticizing a congressional hearing convened to assess the threat from China's ruling Communist Party.
People who think they're attractive are less likely to wear masks, study says
A study published in the Frontiers of Psychology found that the higher a person's regard for their appearance — the more they thought that wearing a mask made them less attractive.
You can still get health benefits, even if you don't have a lot of time to exercise
The British Journal of Sports Medicine says if we can just squeeze in 11 minutes of moderate exercise everyday to get the heart pumping, we'd cut our health risks by almost a quarter.
China permitted more coal power plants last year than any time in the last 7 years
A new report finds China granted permits for many new coal power plants last year. The country is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy as well.
DOJ mulls whether to sue to block Spirit Airlines from merging with JetBlue
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Diana Moss, president of American Antitrust Institute, about actions the Department of Justice may take to block the Spirit Airlines-JetBlue merger.
What does the new Brexit trade deal mean for the future of Northern Ireland?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to professor Katy Hayward of Queen's University Belfast, about the United Kingdome and European Union reaching a deal on the trading status of Northern Ireland.
Food and fuel are out of reach for many Pakistanis because of the economic crisis
Pakistan's economy is on the verge of collapse as the U.N. warns more than 5 million people will be close to famine. Soaring prices now strain a proud tradition of feeding the hungry.