A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior.
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Want to keep good workers? Praise them, a new study finds
New research from Gallup and Workhuman finds that employees who receive recognition on the job are 45% less likely to leave their jobs. Younger workers, in particular, say appreciation is key.
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See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town
Hundreds of costumed “Helens” are cheerfully invading bars across the country in honor of Helen Roper, from the 1970s sitcom Three’s Company.
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Tracking the exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah
Gold Apollo denied all involvement with the explosive pagers, telling NPR outside its offices in Taiwan that it was a Budapest-based company called BAC Consulting which manufactured the devices.
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The FBI is investigating packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to elections officials in more than 15 states. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving
A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.
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Trump held his first campaign event since the apparent assassination attempt
Trump’s town hall in Michigan was shorter than his typical campaign rally, but he used the event to discuss everything from the failed attempts on his life to a promise to boost the auto industry.
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A records flaw could block thousands in Arizona from voting in state and local races
Arizona officials say the flaw could disqualify nearly 100,000 people from voting in non-federal races. At issue is proof of citizenship records required by the state to participate in such elections.
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The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Here’s what to know
The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates on Wednesday — marking a milestone in the central bank’s long-running battle against inflation.
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Disinformation and suppression loom over Georgia, says Black Voters Matter co-founder
LaTosha Brown — the co-founder of Black Voters Matter — details how she’s thinking about the election to come in Georgia, and the threat of voter suppression and disinformation.
