Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm'
Amalia Ulman's new film Magic Farm follows an American TV crew chasing a viral story that, through a series of misunderstandings, ends up in the wrong town in the wrong country.
'Muslim Matchmaker' hosts discuss the challenges of pairing up American Muslims
Reality TV is full of dating shows, but a new program is employing a very old tradition: "Muslim Matchmaker." Morning Edition's Leila Fadel speaks with the hosts - Hoda Abrahim and Yasmin Elhady - about their rules and the challenges of pairing up American Muslims.
Colorado counties weigh federal offer to store spent nuclear fuel
Some Colorado counties reeling from the closure of coal power plants and mines are exploring the federal government's offer to store spent fuel from U.S. nuclear power plants.
Researchers look to genetics to better understand heart disease in South Asians
People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.
Novelist Tom Robbins has died at 92
Tom Robbins has died at 92. The acclaimed author dazzled readers with colorful characters and effusive language in novels such as "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues."
Jordan's King Abdullah to meet with President Trump today at White House
Jordan's King Abdullah will meet with President Trump today in Washington. Trump has floated moving Palestinians from Gaza into Jordan and Egypt, which was rejected by both countries and Palestinians.
Rep. Debbie Dingell discusses potential impact of steel and aluminum tariffs
NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan about the potential impact of President Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs globally on imported steel and aluminum.
Hegseth says Trump boosted military recruiting. It's been improving for over a year
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says military recruiting has shot up since the Trump administration's return. In fact, it's been improving for at least a year, with big jumps in female enlistment.
Trump supporters happy with his actions in first weeks back in office, polls say
President Trump's supporters are happy with the moves he's taken in his first weeks back in office. NPR speaks with political strategist Sarah Longwell about his favorable poll ratings.
DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The DOJ is ordering Manhattan prosecutors to drop the corruption case against the New York City Mayor Eric Adams. He was indicted last year on corruption charges but has denied any wrongdoing.
Abrupt changes to NIH funding rules could disrupt cancer research clinical trials
Last week, the NIH abruptly changed its funding rules for scientific research, prompting chaos and uncertainty for scientific researchers everywhere, including in cancer research clinical trials.
Why the NFL is promoting girls high school varsity flag football
An NFL ad during the Super Bowl promoted girls varsity flag football. NPR speaks with NYU adjunct professor and sports writer Jane McManus about why the NFL is promoting the sport now.
