Talk of annexation has Greenland in the news again. But due to quirks of cartography, some common maps show the territory much larger than it is.
Posted inNPR
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he’s ‘declared war’ on sugar.
Posted inNPR
Rubio and Hegseth brief lawmakers on “threefold process” for Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on a three-fold process for Venezuela’s future.
Posted inNPR
Timothée Chalamet brings a lot to the table in ‘Marty Supreme’
Chalamet stars as a scrappy shoe salesman who dreams of becoming the greatest table tennis player in the world — and is willing to steal, cheat, sweet-talk and hustle his way to the top.
Posted inNPR
A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here’s what that means for public libraries
Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down.
Posted inNPR
U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
Posted inNPR
Have you had a hard talk with an older driver? Tell us about it
Have you thought about taking the keys away from an older driver in your life? NPR wants to hear your story about how you navigated a difficult situation with an aging parent or relative.
Posted inNPR
A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet — and off your screens
The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day.
Posted inNPR
Greetings from a Paris park, where a lone sequoia tree is a marvel to behold
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Posted inNPR
Sick young ants send out a ‘kill me’ scent to prevent deadly epidemics
Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic “kill me” signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony.
