James Burrows, director of classic shows ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other…
The real horror of ‘Alien’ and how it explains why we’re not paid enough
Maybe the real monster in the Alien franchise isn’t actually the killer alien. Because behind the acid blood and jump…
Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as…
Trump and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni used to be buds. But a rift is widening
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat,…
In the US, who gets compensated when the government wrongs them?
It's Juneteenth – the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The team at NPR's Code Switch…
India’s plans for a remote island paradise
India plans to build a major port, airport and town on pristine, remote Great Nicobar Island. Supporters say it could…
Are Snap’s $2,195 smart glasses the next big thing in tech?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Joanna Stern about the release of new augmented reality glasses from Snap and…
Snap plans to sell $2,000 AR glasses. Are they the future of wearable tech?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Joanna Stern about the release of new augmented reality glasses from Snap and…
How and why algae clouded Trump’s vision for an ‘American flag blue’ Reflecting Pool
The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say…
How your phone keeps you scrolling … even when you want to stop
You pick up your phone to do one quick task, and suddenly 20 minutes have flown by without you even…