Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.

A new, smart basketball collects data on things like the arc of a jump shot and makes and misses. But can it make you a better shooter? NPR's Juana Summers talks to Ben Dowsett, who wrote about it for ...

Authorities say the gunman who killed a police officer and three others in a NYC high-rise had "documented" mental illness issues, which leaves many people asking how he could get a gun despite laws ...

For years, researchers have been trying to shut down a mosquito's ability to transmit certain diseases. Brazil is making a massive investment in the effort, aimed at throttling dengue levels.

In 2024, President Trump popped up as a guest in a number of popular podcasts. Now, even in an off-election year, political ...

The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious ...

Mexico has won a temporary reprieve from higher US tariffs but other imports from other countries will face higher taxes, starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is weighing whether ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chaplain Doug Carver about the role of the military chaplain -- 250 years after George Washington advocated for chaplains during wartime.

This summer, you might notice more people using a gadget to fight the heat: a horseshoe-shaped fan that sits on your neck and blows air. But can a neck cooling fan really help you?