U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean…
Don’t be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful
Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens…
A heroic, 7-day bike ride made this teen a global star. Where is she now?
Her epic ride — carrying her injured dad on her $20 hot pink bicycle — made headlines. Promises were made…
‘We belong in that room:’ April Ryan on covering the White House (NPR+)
April Ryan proudly claims the title of “longest-serving Black White House correspondent.”Consider This host Juana Summers spoke with her about…
A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosis
Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about…
Why we remember: One student’s journey into memory
Why one teen can't let go of the time he ate fries with his great-grandpa.
Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering
The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing…
Fired OpenAI employees question the company’s commitment to safety
The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says…
Trump says U.S. won’t attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC
Trump announced that the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms. And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment…
OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not…