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Cities are trying to help residents during extreme weather events. In New Orleans, churches and community centers have come together to create "community lighthouses" that will help after hurricanes.

States are rethinking how long victims can seek damages for sex abuse. Maryland abolished its civil statute of limitations as hundreds of people prepare to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.

The popularity of the word honestly online and in conversation has soared in recent years. TBH, we'd like to know what's going on.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Women's World Cup, Phil Mickelson's gambling, and college basketball star Caitlin Clark getting a butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair.

Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.

This year promises to give us some great new books. Here are a few pieces of fiction we're looking forward to reading in early 2025.

In western North Carolina, tubing, rafting and kayaking shops are assessing whether the rivers will be safe enough to open by next Summer following the devastating damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

Feeling exhausted this fall but still want to celebrate all the good things the season brings? We've got a list of simple ideas to make your lead-up to Halloween feel warm, restful and a little eerie.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with investigative reporter Paris Martineau about a new Consumer Reports analysis that shows protein powders can contain toxic heavy metals, especially lead.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with investigative reporter Paris Martineau about a new Consumer Reports analysis that shows protein powders can contain toxic heavy metals, especially lead.