Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the ...

Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.

Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found.

The fires have ravaged small, sparsely populated towns in the country's northwest, forcing locals in many cases to act as ...

People who buy their own health insurance are facing significant price hikes next year as federal tax credits passed by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire in December.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is offering recommendations for COVID vaccinations for young children that differ from CDC guidance. NPR speaks with Dr. Céline Gounder.

U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.

A 31-year-old woman from New York City decided to source her own diamond for an engagement ring. She finally found one — after digging for three weeks straight in Arkansas.

Lately, artists are reaching back in time to revisit and retain the spirit of a younger self, opening a door to another world ...

Guster always finds new ways to weave sonic landscapes, tell meaningful stories and deeply engage with its fan base.

August 19, 2025 • NPR marks World Photography Day with images of everyday moments of gathering from communities across the ...

An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.