Here & Now

Kenya grapples with reduced U.S. aid 08.07.2026 3:47 ↓

Purity Wambui was diagnosed with tuberculosis when it was pretty far advanced. It's possible that, had health funding from the U.S. not been reduced, the illness may have been caught in time to save her.

Teen inventor Evan Budz and his environmental robot turtle 08.07.2026 6:28 ↓

Canadian high schooler Evan Budz's award-winning robot turtle BURT can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems.

CDC emails reveal challenges facing its next director 08.07.2026 4:23 ↓

Internal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emails released by Sen. Bernie Sanders show agency leaders navigating political pressures and shifting norms under the Trump administration.

Picklemania is everywhere. What makes a good one? 07.07.2026 9:05 ↓

Once a humble burger garnish, the preserved cucumber is now a social media star and secret weapon for elite athletes.

What's next for Xbox, as owner Microsoft slashes staff and pulls out of studios? 07.07.2026 5:41 ↓

This week, 1,600 Xbox employees lost their jobs

'Girl, Interrupted' comes to off-Broadway stage 07.07.2026 11:06 ↓

"Girl, Interrupted" began as a bestselling memoir.

Drought emergency leaves ranchers struggling 07.07.2026 3:48 ↓

Colorado has joined several Western states in declaring statewide emergency drought declarations.

What do Democratic Socialists want? 07.07.2026 5:49 ↓

There has been a string of primary wins by Democratic Socialist candidates.

Once an industrial center, China's Northeast region is cultural hub 07.07.2026 5:20 ↓

This rust belt area is the source of music, literature, comedy and culture that have gained wide popularity.

Venezuela's frayed health care system further strained by earthquake 07.07.2026 3:51 ↓

The health care system in Venezuela was already under strain before the earthquake. Now, medications and doctors are scarce, but the need for all kinds of medical care is increasing.

Prom in Kyiv goes on without the teenager who planned it 07.07.2026 8:39 ↓

The New York Times tells the story of a prom in Kyiv where a boy danced alone after his date was killed in a Russian attack.

Left to self-police, AI companies weaken safety commitments, study finds 07.07.2026 5:39 ↓

The leading artificial intelligence companies have quietly backed away from some safety protocols, according to a new third-party review.

U.S. men's national team loses to Belgium 07.07.2026 5:33 ↓

Did the controversy surrounding star striker Folarin Balogun’s red card reversal affect how the team played?

NATO summit set to begin in Turkey 07.07.2026 3:41 ↓

Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, the illusion of appeasing President Trump has vanished, and Europe is being forced to take primary responsibility for its own defense.

As Graham Platner 'takes time to reflect,' Maine Dems weigh their options in key Senate race 07.07.2026 6:12 ↓

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate running against Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, has been accused of rape.

How heat worsens air quality 07.07.2026 6:52 ↓

More than 150 million people in the United States live in areas affected by harmful levels of air pollution.

Conservationists are working hard to save the endangered frosted flatwoods salamander 06.07.2026 5:32 ↓

When a species is facing extinction, it takes an enormous human effort to stave it off.

Tree laws raise legal, philosophical questions for homeowners 06.07.2026 3:34 ↓

Many towns have regulations about when a homeowner can cut down their own trees.

Historian reflects on 250 years of American democracy, political crisis and reinvention 06.07.2026 11:05 ↓

Historian Heather Cox Richardson sees a current, unparalleled "attempt to dismantle our democracy."

He's trained in spotting deepfakes. Now, he says he doesn't trust his own eyes 06.07.2026 9:46 ↓

Professor Hany Farid said deepfakes have become so good that they're evading tools he created to spot them.

What to know about new changes to student loans 06.07.2026 5:26 ↓

These changes could impact repayment plans.

Miracle fields strike out barriers for players with disabilities 06.07.2026 3:44 ↓

So-called miracle fields are constructed with rubberized turf that accommodates wheelchairs and assistive devices.

Number of immigration arrests rising in what's called a 'major surge 06.07.2026 6:13 ↓

Federal agents have been working overtime in the past week to double the recent rate of immigration arrests.

Anthropic's Fable and Mythos are back on the market. What does it mean for AI and national security? 06.07.2026 5:37 ↓

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the company “agreed to proactively detect and address security risks associated with the models."

Former firefighter reflects on death of fire crew in Colorado 06.07.2026 9:31 ↓

A joint memorial service was held Sunday for three wildland firefighters who died last week along the Utah-Colorado border.