The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.
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Wyoming celebrates ‘nuclear renaissance’ as feds approve license for a new reactor
Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.
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Kneecap is used to controversy. On new album ‘Fenian,’ they’re leaning further in
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaà Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian.
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The expert on ‘super aging’ breaks down the science — and grift — in anti-aging
From peptides and protein to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging.
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Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Trump’s new pick for the role
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about President Trump’s latest nominee for the role, Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
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How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.Â
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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
This week, the federal government’s been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you’ve been paying attention — good job!
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It’s Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
Starting May 1, many people covered by Medicaid in Nebraska have to prove they are working. It’s a requirement most states will have to implement under President Trump’s budget law, beginning in January.
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‘Decimate’ means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for “destroy.” But fewer realize its origins — or that it’s come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.
