Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right.

Elegant and energetic, Milan puts its best foot forward to kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics with a star-studded opening ceremony.

Two hospitals in California are discontinuing hormone treatments for transgender youth, citing Trump administration pressures. In the past year, many hospitals and clinics have scaled back that care.

The ability to imagine -- to play pretend -- has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests certain apes may be able to as well.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actress Haley Lu Richardson and showrunner David Iserson about their new spy thriller Ponies.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Melinda French Gates talks about learning to trust again after her divorce.

The Nasdaq had its worst days since April's tariff turmoil, as investor worries mounted about an AI bubble -- but there were some non-tech bright spots.

Every year, the NFL battles to protect its trademarks, copyrights and licenses. The league aggressively goes after people who produce counterfeit merchandise. It's a problem during the Super Bowl.

New York City has seen a troubling number of deaths during the current cold spell. Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'll fix what some see as poor communication with city workers who assist the homeless.

Host Ailsa Chang chats with Washington Post food writer Tom Sietsema about his months-long project to cover six of the nation's oldest restaurants.

As more countries look to follow Australia's lead and introduce social media bans for children, we ask whether Australia's legislation is working.

Coca-Cola, which owns Minute Maid, has announced it will discontinue its line of frozen juice concentrates, which have been a staple in many American homes over the past 80 years.