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.
Ex-NFL Linebacker Blake Martinez has made millions selling Pokémon cards
Blake Martinez started selling the cards online during the pandemic. He's made $5 million in the last seven months, and has made 20% of what he earned during seven years in the NFL.
Critics of Mexico's new electoral law changes say democracy is under attack
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Leila Miller, a reporter for the Los Angles Times, about Mexico's new election law changes that critics say severely undermine the country's democracy.
Taiwan marks the 76th anniversary of the start of the 228 Massacre
One of Taiwan's darkest moments in history began in a radio station. Remembering that history is now even more complicated.
British store shelves lack tomatoes and other popular fruits and vegetables
Many British supermarkets are limiting sales of some fruits and vegetables as the U.K. is facing a shortage — attributed to a combination of weather, energy prices and trade politics.
Rohingya refugees, who've been in camps for years, say they've been forgotten
More than a million Rohingya refugees languish in camps in Bangladesh. A coup in Myanmar makes it harder to go home.
May's 'Enchantment' aims to reawaken our innate sense of wonder and awe
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Katherine May about her latest book, Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age.
Biden's plan for student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday hears arguments over whether the Biden administration exceeded its authority with its student debt forgiveness program.
Health experts say warmer Northeast winters contribute to more active deer ticks
Warmer winters means "tick season" is now year-round in the Northeast, with people experiencing bites that can lead to a variety of diseases.
Congress enjoys a rare bipartisan moment as lawmakers address China
There's an area that shows growing bipartisan interest in Congress — tackling what many see as the looming economic and national security threats the government of China poses toward the U.S.
Energy Dept. says with 'low confidence' that lab leak may be origin of COVID-19
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Michael Gordon of The Wall Street Journal about a classified report indicating the Energy Department believes the COVID pandemic was likely caused by a lab leak in China.
The impact of the Ukraine war on food supplies: 'It could have been so much worse'
That's the view of Joseph Glauber of the International Food Policy Research Institute. He considers the fear the war would lead to a surge in food prices – and a dramatic worsening of world hunger.
