Sicily's farmers struggle through worst drought in history
The Mediterranean island of Sicily has experienced its worst drought in recent history. The effects on farmers in particular are already proving very damaging.
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The Federal Reserve is getting closer to cutting interest rates
The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at the highest in more than two decades. Investors are betting it will start to lower rates at its next meeting in September.
The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds
The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.
Assassination of Hamas leader inflames regional tensions
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, about what the future may look like for Hamas after one of its top leader was allegedly assassinated by Israel.
BMX racer overcame personal and professional loss to end up on Paris' starting hill
NPR's Juana Summers talks to Team USA BMX racer Alise Willoughby about her expectations for Paris and her training partnership with her husband, the former BMX racer Sam Willoughby.
She never thought she'd work for Kamala Harris. Now, she considers her a mentor
During her career, Kamala Harris left an impact on many people — like a mentee from Harris’s days as San Francisco District Attorney. Lateefah Simon shares what Harris was like before getting to D.C.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal? Not as much as you might think
What are Olympic medals made of? According to International Olympic Committee regulations, the Olympic gold medals must be made out of at least 92.5% silver. But then are plated with gold.
Wildfire smoke has been settling in the American West
After two easy-breathing summers, dreaded wildfire smoke is settling in across California and the West. Public health officials warn these megafires aren't just emitting smoke from burning forests.
What the J.D. Vance couch jokes say about social media this election season
Political jokes and rumors are going viral in a busy presidential campaign season, making it even harder to tell truth from falsehood. Candidates on both sides of the aisle are feeling the effects.
Harris will show her 'consoler in chief' skills with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's eulogy
Vice President Kamala Harris gives the eulogy for the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee -- a test of her skills as a potential consoler-in-chief.