On a new album, the experimental vocal group Roomful of Teeth and songwriter Gabriel Kahane take up residence in a multidimensional hotel with a time-traveling elevator and a quirky clientele.
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How Big Thief refreshed its emotional palette on ‘Double Infinity’
The indie rock band’s sixth studio album was Big Thief’s first as a trio, following the departure of bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik.
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A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
A U.S. official confirmed the Iranian state media report and added that a search is underway by U.S. forces.
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The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs
The U.S. job market perked up last month as employers added 178,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, mainly because the number of people seeking work declined.
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Trump calls for a major increase in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic spending
In his annual budget, President Trump is asking Congress to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion, the largest such request in decades.
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Dark wedding comedy ‘The Drama’ has a provocative premise — but it never commits
Early on, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new movie The Drama takes a turn. We’re talking about it here: spoilers ahead.
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Iran hits Gulf refineries as Trump warns U.S. will attack Iranian bridges, power plants
Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait’s largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.
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After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?
Legal experts tell NPR five possible reasons that, despite the accusations made against rich and powerful people in the files, the DOJ have made no additional arrests. The big one? Lack of evidence.
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NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money
As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you’ll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.
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How Fab 5 Freddy projected hip-hop to the world
On the heels of a new memoir sharing the recipes of a rich cultural life, rap’s first tour guide talks aging with the culture, seeing its influence all over, Basquiat’s lasting legacy and gatekeeping.
