Trump Signs Actions Targeting Birth Tourism and Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American
Exiled Sheikh Hasina Vows to Return Despite Death Sentence
Then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 6, 2014. Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP hide caption toggle caption Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return to her country despite being sentenced to death by a court there during her two-year exile. In her first
SpaceX revenue jumps as stock cools after IPO
A view of the Nasdaq MarketSite after SpaceX company executives rang the opening bell to celebrate the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images In its first quarterly report since offering shares
Remote Pacific Ocean Sanctuaries Are Losing Protections
Troubled Waters The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. President Trump is rolling back their protections. Reporting by Lauren Sommer Visuals by Claire Harbage This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Published Aug. 3, 2026 Autoplay video? Claire Harbage/NPR Some of the most pristine ecosystems left in the world are found in
Capital One Says Closures Stemmed From AML Review
President Donald Trump walks with Eric Trump as they prepare to depart on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Capital One bank has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Trump Organization over the
Vincent Pastore, ‘Sopranos’ Actor, Dead at 80
Vincent Pastore, arrives at the Asbury Park Conventional Hall during red carpet arrivals prior to the New Jersey Hall of Fame inductions, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Asbury Park, N.J. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP NEW YORK — Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best
Scientist: Earth Nears Limits of Climate Adaptation
Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change. Climate July 31, 2026 4:28 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Michelle Aslam , Sacha Pfeiffer Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist
Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High Amid War, Inflation
A 'for sale' sign is seen on a house in Monterey Park, California, on September 17, 2025. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP hide caption toggle caption FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.66% this week, according to the Federal Home
Ending Medicare Part D Subsidies Could Raise Premiums
Premiums for Medicare Part D drug coverage could rise next year because subsidies to insurers are set to end. Eric Thayer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Thayer/Getty Images The Trump administration is ending subsidies that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage. The change could mean higher Medicare Part D premiums for millions
Spain’s Wildfires Ignite Political Clash Over Climate
While Spain battles wildfires, its politicians also battle over the role of climate change Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.