10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup
The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup…
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic…
3 U.S. personnel killed in Iran conflict. And, Hunter Biden opens up to NPR
Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden…
U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three U.S. service members are killed
The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute…
‘I just wanted to give up’: Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now changes to comply with…
So distressed you can’t think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl…
A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup’s first-ever halftime final show
With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little…
Deadly overnight Russian attack on Ukraine targets the capital
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.
MLS works to bring in a new generation of fans as the World Cup comes to an end
In 1994, the last men's World Cup the U.S. hosted sparked soccer fever, from youth leagues to TV broadcasts to…
Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final
Worry no more about wildfire smoke and $10,000 ticket prices. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain — the first meeting…