12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics
A team of NPR journalists spent more than two weeks covering the Paris Summer Olympics. Here are some of our highlight moments from seeing the Games up close.
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A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed
National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.
Chicago ’68 recalls a Democratic convention and a political moment like no other
In the months leading up to DNC 2024, "Chicago ‘68" has been repeatedly conjured. But there is nothing in this political climate to compare to '68 and the all-encompassing anxiety over Vietnam.
Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital
Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of Athens.
The Paris Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a lavish closing ceremony
The ceremony marked the end of a remarkable two-and-a-half weeks of competition and controversy.
Leaders of France, Germany and Britain endorse calls for cease-fire in Gaza
In a joint statement released Monday, the British, French and German leaders endorsed the latest push by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month-old Israel-Hamas war.
Working from home allowed him to be a more engaged dad. Now it’s over
The mayor of Philadelphia ordered all city employees back to the office full-time this summer. Now some workers are wondering whether their jobs are worth the flexibility they're giving up.
She was floundering in the ocean. Then a young boy came to her rescue
Nearly 60 years ago, when she was 16, Denise Elliott brought a friend to the Bahamas for a vacation. What happened has stayed with her ever since.
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers
Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.
This scientist has a bat tat and earrings. She says there's a lot to learn from bats
Gliselle Marin joins the “Bat-a-thon,” a group of 80-some bat researchers who converge on Belize each year to study these winged mammals.