Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel
President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Model Bella Hadid helped to make Paris Fashion Week unforgettable
Bella Hadid walked out in underwear and waited on the runway while her dress was applied. Ten minutes later, she was wearing a dress made of instant spray-on fabric.
Florida animal shelters expect an influx of dogs and cats following Hurricane Ian
Workers at animal shelters are preparing for more surrendered pets to arrive. A planned airlift will fly some of the pets to new homes across the country.
The presidential election in Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing former president, finished in first place Sunday, but failed to secure enough votes for an outright victory and will face right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
The U.K. changes direction and abolishes plan to cut taxes on high earners
Under political pressure, the U.K. government has made an embarrassing U-turn on tax cuts for the highest earners, while the collapse of the pound compounds the misery of many British householders.
Unpaid medical bills are still harming people's credit scores despite new policies
Medical debt can ruin people's credit rating — making it hard to get a loan, mortgage or credit card. People of color are most impacted by this issue and programs designed to help are falling short.
Officials face questions over the late evacuation order in Florida's Lee County
Questions have been raised about the decision by Lee County officials to delay mandatory evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian's landfall. Did that decision contribute to the rising death toll?
Hurricane damage in Florida is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars
Florida residents are assessing hurricane damage and insurance providers are expecting to see a rush of claims. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rich Gibson of the American Academy of Actuaries.
The NPR podcast 'Throughline' examines how Korean culture went global
From BTS to Squid Game, South Korea reigns as a global exporter of pop culture. In the past two decades, government intervention has led the country to become a major driver of global soft power.
Transracial adoptees with different views on abortion agree on cultural trauma
Two transracial adoptees have different views on abortion, but both agree transracial adoptions can be traumatic. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 23, 2022.)
Ian ravaged much of Sanibel Island but what's left is of historical significance
Still standing on Sanibel Island after the hurricane is the iconic lighthouse and its keeper's quarters. Along with the lighthouse, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's winter homes remain intact.