Inflation-strapped Filipinos criticize the president's many foreign trips Transcript Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has frequently left his country for overseas visits. Filipinos facing steep inflation and food shortages at home wonder how...
Actor Austin Butler's vocal coach explains why he still sounds like Elvis Transcript Butler reportedly stayed in character 24/7 when he filmed the biopic Elvis. One of his vocal coaches says it's difficult to switch off and she doesn't know if it's g...
A college student aims to save us from a chatbot before it changes writing forever Transcript Edward Tian, 22, used his winter break to create an app that helps teachers detect AI-generated essays. It comes at a time when schools are growing more con...
A star on TikTok's BOOKTok is using the platform to improve his reading skills Transcript Oliver James is a TikTok star who has pledged to read a hundred books this year. He has struggled with reading all his life and is now teaching himself at age 3...
Why Ukraine's allies are reluctant to send U.S. or German battle tanks Transcript Ukraine's allies are announcing their latest weapons packages for the country. But not all of them agree on whether to share western-designed and made heavy battle tank...
Family files wrongful death suit against Illinois paramedics charged with murder Transcript They are accused of killing Earl Moore Jr. by strapping him face-down on a stretcher, causing him to suffocate. NPR's A Martinez talks to attorney Bob Hilliar...
President Biden tours storm damage in California Transcript A series of storms battered the state earlier this month, affecting 41 of the state's 58 counties. Estimates put damage at over $1 billion. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: California's recent storms af...
Harvard reverses its decision and will now offer Kenneth Roth a fellowship Transcript This week we reported Kenneth Roth said he was denied a fellowship at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government because of his criticism of Israel's government. Harvar...
Curling is a highlight at the 2023 Winter World University Games Transcript Top college athletes from around the world are in upstate New York this week to compete in the World University Games. Out of a dozen winter sports, curling is a top attracti...
A couple reflects on their decision to end a pregnancy Transcript In 1999 Tom Peters met JoAn Joseph at a party for his job. A couple of years into their relationship, they came to a crossroads and had to make a difficult decision. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSI...
As the pandemic enters its 4th year, there's still much to learn about long COVID Transcript Researchers estimate at least 65 million people worldwide have suffered from long COVID. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Eric Topol about a paper he co-auth...
A tradition of plunging in an icy river persists in Ukraine, despite the war Transcript Do it fast and don't scream, Nikolai Pastushenko, 34, thinks as he wades into the icy cold water of the river running through the center of the Ukrainian city of...
Why the lights at a Massachusetts high school can't be turned off Transcript Minnechaug Regional High School's lighting system malfunction in 2021. Taxpayers are relieved to hear that the necessary replacement parts have finally arrived, and will be...
Remembering folk-rock legend David Crosby, who died at age 81 Transcript NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Walker, author of Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll's Legendary Neighborhood, about David Crosby's legacy. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, L...
Roe v. Wade has been overturned but the annual March for Life continues Transcript Just ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, abortion rights opponents will hold a March for Life Friday in Washington, D.C., and celebrate the overturning of th...
