The role of climate change in the Nepal floods The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.
Many Medicare beneficiaries can now get coverage for obesity drugs such as Wegovy. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Starting in July, Medicare began allowing eligible beneficiaries to get obesity drugs for $50 a month.
Adam Mosseri (C), head of Instagram, arrives at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building & United States Courthouse as Meta is on trial over social media addiction in Oakland, California, on August 25, 2026.
A U.S. Navy ship, the USS Rafael Peralta, takes part in a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 24. The photo was provided by U.S. Central Command. U.S. Navy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption U.S. Navy/Getty Images NORFOLK, Va.
In a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.
Federal immigration officers walk through a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston in March. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption toggle caption David J.
President Trump displays a rendering of his proposed $250 million White House ballroom on Oct. 22, 2025.
Environmental health expert Bob Custard spent four decades working with local governments on things like clean water, rabies prevention and food safety. He also represents 160 others doing that kind of work as president of the West Virginia Association of Sanitarians.