James Beard Foundation has added a new category to its annual awards Transcript There's a sweet twist to this year's awards. A new category has been added: Outstanding Bakery. Nominees in the new category include bakeries, pastry shops and even an ic...
The U.S. economy did well in 2022, however, recession fears are growing Transcript The U.S. economy grew at a healthy clip in the final months of last year, but forecasters expect that to slow in 2023. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: No matter where the U.S. ec...
Protesters in Israel criticize the judicial overhaul planned by the new government Transcript Israel's new government wants to weaken the judiciary prompting unprecedented levels of protest. Critics say the effort echoes steps taken by the far-right...
Scientists say an asteroid about the size of a delivery truck is headed toward us Transcript Around 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday, asteroid 2023 BU will pass 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America. NASA says no need to panic the asteroid has no...
Examining the state of global shipping and what it might mean for you Transcript The cost of transporting shipping containers has gone back down to 2019 levels after record highs during the pandemic. That should be great news for consumers, right? We...
Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above a crane operator in Beirut Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely,...
Inspiration for Bdeir's 'Warsha' came from above a crane operator in Beirut Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dania Bdeir, director of the Lebanese short film Warsha. The movie, about a crane operator in Beirut longing to express himself freely,...
Former President Trump will be allowed to return to Facebook and Instagram Transcript Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will restore former President Donald Trump's accounts following a two-year suspension imposed after the...
Trump's expected GOP presidential challengers have yet to announce their bids Transcript NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Politico's Zach Montellaro about why no Republicans have gotten into the race yet to run against Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP preside...
Social media platforms face pressure to stop online drug dealers who target kids Transcript Three years ago Amy Neville went to her son Alex's bedroom and found the 14-year-old lying dead on a bean bag chair. He had overdosed Neville describes it as...
Pope Francis' LGBTQ comments are not surprising but sincere, gay Vatican adviser says Transcript An openly gay advisor to the Vatican says he's not surprised by Pope Francis' declaration that being homosexual isn't a crime. Juan Carlos Cruz, an inter...
A salacious murder trial is underway in South Carolina Transcript Attorney Alex Murdaugh is accused of murdering his wife and son and embezzling millions from his former clients. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: A murder trial in South Carolina is now underway....
The Justice Department accuses Google of an advertising monopoly Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with University of Chicago professor Luigi Zingales about the federal antitrust case targeting Google's digital advertising business. STEVE INSKEEP...
The U.S. delays extending political safe haven status to people from Hong Kong Transcript The U.S. has offered Hong Kong residents safe haven for up to 18 months. But now that time is up leaving thousands in immigration limbo. LEILA FADEL, HOST: In 2...
New York, the city that never sleeps, wants some peace and quiet Transcript New York City has been installing cameras equipped with sound meters. Authorities can now detect, identify and fine people whose cars and motorbikes emit illegal levels of no...
