When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.

This week, University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders shared he was treated for aggressive bladder cancer. Surgeons removed the diseased bladder, and in a procedure called "neobladder ...

On the heels of her new, independent album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only, the artist speaks candidly about the mask that once gave her freedom and the fight for creative autonomy.

You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.

The San Luis Obispo Grange Hall #639 has undergone renovations and is preparing for more. Guests Bruce Wright and member Kevin Bennett join Lata Murti to talk about these recent transformations.

The Department of Defense has reversed a decision to stop sharing satellite weather data that hurricane forecasters rely on. In June, the Navy announced that it would stop sharing the crucial ...

Facing low approval rates, after last year's electoral losses, the Democratic Party is working to figure out its strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Glenn Kessler, outgoing writer of the Washington Post's Fact Checker, about recent buyouts at the paper, and the current state of fact-checking.

A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.

The Trump administration's overhaul of the U.S. asylum and refugee systems has taken a toll on people fleeing religious persecution, including many Christians from Afghanistan.

For years, researchers have been trying to shut down a mosquito's ability to transmit certain diseases. Brazil is making a massive investment in the effort, aimed at throttling dengue levels.

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff arrived in the southern Gazan city of Rafah Friday, where he inspected an aid distribution center operated by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza ...