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Hindu pilgrims, on arduous trek, among Nepal's missing
Hindu pilgrims from India and other locations are among the hundreds of individuals reported missing near Nepal's border with China. These travelers were undertaking a religious journey toward a sacred mountain when they disappeared.
The inclusion of international pilgrims among the missing highlights the cross-border scale and human toll of the ongoing crisis near the Nepal-China border.
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration.
Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims' benefits in Utah
While the high-profile shooting at Utah Valley University had only one homicide victim, Kirk's assassination was witnessed by thousands in person and even more as video spread online.
The U.S. sues Amazon again
Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina
He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.
Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny
A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels
U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths
The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show.
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
Russian forces have used jet‑powered drones to strike Kyiv and surrounding cities for a fifth consecutive day. The attacks have hit warehouses, disrupting supply chains and leaving supermarket shelves in the capital empty. Residents report shortages of basic goods as a result of the repeated bombardments.
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a deal to develop extensive Venezuelan oil reserves, giving the United States a majority stake. Energy experts say the agreement is unlikely to lower U.S. gasoline prices.
NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
NPR’s two‑year investigation shows that U.S. heat‑related deaths are far higher than official statistics indicate. The report examines factors contributing to the undercount and outlines measures that could reduce future fatalities.
Hit shows from Edinburgh's Fringe festival are coming to America. Here are our top picks
The Edinburgh Fringe festival, known for its open‑door approach, showcased over 4,200 performances this year. Several standout shows are now scheduled for tours across the United States. The article highlights which productions are expected to resonate with American audiences.
Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S.
Singapore has launched a national program aimed at reversing its sharply falling birth rate, featuring measures such as financial incentives, expanded childcare support, and housing benefits. Demographers suggest that similar policies could be considered in the United States to help struggling families.
Morning news brief
Former President Trump claims the United States has reached an agreement to gain control of about 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. Meanwhile, U.S. and Iranian forces have resumed exchanging strikes, and funding issues dominate the agenda as the House reconvenes.
Arizona's taps won't run dry, but water bills will go up under federal plan for Colorado River
New federal rules mean Arizona will be getting a lot less water from the Colorado river. City leaders say they've been planning for years and no one will run out, but keeping taps flowing is expensive.
What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrong
Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States?
Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
Four days following devastating floods that destroyed villages near the Nepal-China border, thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Relatives of the missing individuals are experiencing severe distress as they continue to await information regarding the fate of their loved ones.
