Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Relatives of the 700,000 COVID-19 ...

The Big Secret of Kerry Washington’s Life (Fresh Air+)

Actress Kerry Washington is part of the big ensemble cast of the latest “Knives Out” movie coming out this week, but when she ...

Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help

Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to ...

In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu

Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws ...

Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever

Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics.

This civics competition lets high school students have their day in court

A month-long moot court program in New York City lets students prosecute — and defend — cases, offering real-world lessons in ...

Consumer spending is the U.S. economy's main driver. Here's how it's doing

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman about consumer spending and debt, and what it tells us about the overall health of the economy.

Why do we kiss? New research finds the answer goes back 21 million years

Kissing could be 21 million years old. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Matilda Brindle an evolutionary biologist from Oxford University about the origins of smooching.

Bible sales are booming. Political uncertainty might have something to do with it

Bible sales have boomed in recent years. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bob Smietana of Religion News Service about what's behind the trend.

The Trump administration is softening its tone on FEMA

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to New York Times reporter Scott Dance about efforts to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency. President Trump's review panel failed to meet a deadline last week.

After October 7, Israel vowed to destroy Hamas. The war has spurred many to join it

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has been devastated by two years of fighting in Gaza. But is the organization now using a ceasefire to regroup?

Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form

Pill versions of the obesity drugs now taken only as injections are on the way. We look at the science behind the pills and if they might be more affordable and accessible than the shots.