Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target
Reaching Iran's most fortified nuclear enrichment site is a challenge, even for the world's biggest conventional weapons.
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Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide
When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care.
Brother to Bruh: How Gen Alpha slang has its origins in the 16th century
What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness and seemingly everything else under the sun.
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far
After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year. Here's what they told us.
Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis
Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.
Trump's appeals judge nominee says he's no one's 'henchman'
The confirmation of the president's former personal lawyer Emil Bove to an appellate judgeship could be fairly smooth, as Wednesday's hearing included no critical words from Senate Republicans.
From streetwear to luxury fashion: How Virgil Abloh reshaped an industry
How did a streetwear-loving kid from Chicago become Louis Vuitton's artistic director in Paris? Critic Robin Givhan explores the rise of Virgil Abloh in her new book, Make It Ours.
Six things to know about Iran's supreme leader
NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year
A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.
Intelligence assessment says Iran's nuclear program was only set back 'a few months'
New intelligence suggests U.S. strikes only set Iran's nuclear back by months, contrary to claims by President Trump that the strikes demolished key nuclear enrichment facilities.