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Here & Now

NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Your new car may nickle and dime you with subscription services 09.07.2026

Newer vehicles are coming equipped with convenient and safety-driven software — but you may need to pay a monthly fee to access it.

Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over 08.07.2026

The president didn't rule out talks continuing to permanently end the war.

Trump criticizes NATO alliance. What is his motive? 08.07.2026

NATO leaders hope President Trump’s criticism of the alliance is aimed at getting Europe to spend more on defense.

Breaking down the 2026 Emmy nominations 08.07.2026

The Television Academy announced its annual nominations on Wednesday.

Why does replacing Chicago's lead pipes cost so much? 08.07.2026

Chicago has more than 400,000 lead water lines, the largest known municipal inventory of lead pipes in the country.

What happens when we outsource creative brainstorming to AI? 08.07.2026

National surveys find more than 85% of U.S. college students use artificial intelligence tools to explain complex concepts, summarize articles and research, and even to brainstorm ideas.

'Baby Dunks-A-Lot': Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is out with a new picture book 08.07.2026

The new children's book is the second in Tatum's "Baby Dunks-A-Lot" series.

Colorado baseball team, students and the feds team up to save an endangered fish 08.07.2026

The razorback sucker has been swimming in the Colorado River for an estimated 5 million years before humans nearly fished them out of existence. Now, high schoolers are teaming up with a local baseball team and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to save this beloved fish.

Her terminal brain cancer inspired her to start a Pep Talk Library 08.07.2026

When Caroline Catlin found out she had an incurable brain cancer, the news understandably devastated her. But Catlin turned her diagnosis around to help others.

What to expect from the World Cup quarterfinals 08.07.2026

Of the 48 teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, only eight are left.

Trump injects uncertainty into NATO summit, promises to 'hit Iran hard' 08.07.2026

At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump vowed to escalate military strikes against Iran and is trying to hammer out a security guarantee for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

Kenya grapples with reduced U.S. aid 08.07.2026

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

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

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

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

This week, 1,600 Xbox employees lost their jobs

Drought emergency leaves ranchers struggling 07.07.2026

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

What do Democratic Socialists want? 07.07.2026

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

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

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.

Left to self-police, AI companies weaken safety commitments, study finds 07.07.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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