Here & Now

Singer Michelle Branch reflects on career, nostalgia and 25 years since her first hit 27.10.2026 11:14 ↓

Michelle Branch's hit song "All You Wanted" released in 2001.

At this Colorado library, you can check out nature 27.10.2026 3:33 ↓

A new library in Colorado helps people check out nature, not just books. Library cards give free access to camping gear, nature trails and outdoor experiences.

Microsoft offers buyouts to more than 25% of staff 27.10.2026 3:26 ↓

The buyout offer comes amid huge expenditures in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

This naturalist sees fungi foraging as a sensory experience — and a form of resistance 27.10.2026 4:14 ↓

Maria Pinto leads mushroom walks around Greater Boston and helps people appreciate fungi for more than something we eat.

Trapped by war, Ukrainians survive on weeds and pickles 27.10.2026 4:55 ↓

Russia says it will open a humanitarian corridor to the occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, where residents have been trapped by minefields, constant shelling and drone attacks.

'Having kids doesn't seem very possible': How voters are feeling about childcare costs 27.10.2026 5:58 ↓

A young woman in Indiana who wants to start a family is concerned about the cost of childcare, and says it is top of mind for her vote this year.

Election Day in Israel: The pivotal issues and candidates driving huge turnout 27.10.2026 6:00 ↓

Many Israelis are calling it the most important election in their country's history.

From a billionaire's tax to abortion rights, voters will decide on these key ballot measures 27.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Come Nov. 3, voters across dozens of states will be asked to decide on an array of ballot questions, from proposed voter ID requirements to gerrymandered electoral maps, wealth taxes, transgender and abortion rights, K-12 education and more.

How seabirds help coral reefs thrive 26.10.2026 5:03 ↓

Some of the healthiest coral reefs in the world are in the Pacific Ocean. One of the secrets to their success comes from something unexpected: seabirds.

Serbia's strongman president concedes defeat to student-led reform party 26.10.2026 5:45 ↓

The ousted leader had been steering the country toward authoritarianism for more than a decade.

‘Interviewing my father’: A journalist reflects on making peace with his dad 26.10.2026 9:45 ↓

Where journalist Tony Plohetski was sensitive and compassionate, his father was hyper-masculine and impassive — except when he got angry.

Can a dream help you change your life? 26.10.2026 6:00 ↓

Allison Aubrey's fascination with the power of dreams led her to a researcher at Stanford University who studies anesthesia dreams.

What an election monitor and trainer expect in Michigan on Nov. 3 26.10.2026 9:25 ↓

On Election Day, 1,000 federal election monitors will be observing polling sites cities across the country.

'Our Hearts Burned for Home': How Uyghur exiles ended up in Syria's civil war 26.10.2026 10:11 ↓

The book profiles a number of Uyghurs who became an important fighting force that helped bring down the Assad regime.

What to prepare for as parents age 26.10.2026 3:44 ↓

Ten percent of all American adults are caregivers to a parent aged 65 or older.

The first AI mega-IPO is here: Anthropic wants to go public 26.10.2026 3:20 ↓

The AI company filed for an initial public offering, so investors could start buying stock under the symbol “ANT” as soon as next month.

What's behind DOJ's election lawsuit against Alaska? 26.10.2026 5:45 ↓

Election experts say the move is unprecedented.

Pregnant mom fights for husband's release from ICE custody 26.10.2026 6:34 ↓

Austin, Texas, has experienced a surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity since the start of the second Trump administration.

Brazilian President Lula wins reelection 26.10.2026 3:57 ↓

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection in a closely watched vote.

Can factory-made homes solve the housing crisis? 26.10.2026 5:44 ↓

Last week, the Trump administration announced it created a task force on manufactured homes as housing costs continue to rise.

Republicans hope to win Senate races in Maine and New Hampshire 26.10.2026 5:58 ↓

Key Senate races are playing out in Maine and New Hampshire.

'World Cafe' celebrates 35 years of music and what it means to be human 23.10.2026 11:07 ↓

World Cafe host Raina Douris said she tries to capture the humanity behind well-known and up-and-coming artists.

Week in politics: Vance defends Ohio political ad and Kansas Senate race remains tight 23.10.2026 11:50 ↓

A political advertisement in the Ohio gubernatorial race is being called one of the ugliest of the midterm election cycle. 

Newly released footage shows fatal shooting of 1-year-old in Mississippi 23.10.2026 3:45 ↓

The incident happened in June, as officers were pursuing women accused of shoplifting diapers and baby clothes.

Some people can rumble their ears, but only they can hear it 23.10.2026 9:10 ↓

Recently, Ben Brock Johnson, the co-host of "Endless Thread," stumbled across a community on Reddit for “ear rumblers” called Ear Rumblers Assemble.