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In 'Sophie, Standing There,' a fictional sound tech mics up (real) famous authors
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Meg Mason about her latest book, Sophie, Standing There, and the one-sided relationships we form with some of our favorite authors.
Fort Wayne Campaign Encourages Residents To ‘Leave The Leaves’
A Fort Wayne environmental campaign is encouraging residents to keep fallen leaves in yards and green spaces this fall to provide habitat for insects and wildlife while improving soil health.
Tennessee's failed execution ignites a medical ethics debate
After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, ever. No matter the method.
AI has sparked anxiety, earlier generations showed us ways to manage our fears
Much of what we are hearing about AI leaves many people anxious about the risks posed by the technology. The writer Michael Sacacas takes a long view of how to manage such feelings.
Chatbots are becoming a new reality for renters
Landlords are using AI chatbots to manage interactions with their tenants. We hear from one renter who just wants help from a human.
The poverty rate among older Americans is rising, survey shows
Bucking the national trend, poverty has been steadily rising among seniors and older adults. A new survey sheds light on how low-income people are struggling in the crucial years before retirement.
British men released on bail after suspected terror plot
Five British men have been released on bail after being detained near a military base for alleged terror offenses. The British base is used by the U.S. military for strikes on Iran.
In new book, Princess Diana's brother remembers her as unforgettable
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Charles Spencer about his new book Swan Song.
Gaming granny earns Guinness World Record
We speak with a grandma in Scotland who has earned a Guinness record for playing Fortnite.
Remembering Mighty Sparrow, a calypso great who carried the genre into a new era
The legendary calypso singer Slinger Francisco, known popularly as Mighty Sparrow, has died at 91 years old.
'Cornell Daily Sun' reporting brought light to alleged campus assault
Sophia Dasser, editor-in-chief at The Cornell Daily Sun, talks with NPR's Juana Summers about an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell and the campus fallout.
Congress allocated $1.3 billion that the trump administration hasn't spent
U.S. health and development aid to many countries may soon fall off a cliff. At the end of the U.S.'s fiscal year, more than $1 billion allocated for aid remains unspent by the Trump administration.