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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Why it's hard to hire air traffic controllers
by Joel Rose
Federal aviation authorities have been trying for years to hire more air traffic controllers, but they've fallen short of their goals. We look at why it's so hard to train enough controllers.
Why the business world is worried about proposed tax on remittances and 'revenge tax'
by Adrian Ma
For decades, the U.S. has welcomed the flow of foreign capital into the country. But two tax measures nestled into President Trump's spending package could change that.
New exhibit portrays Black Alabama families after emancipation
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to museum director Ebony Howard about a new exhibit in Harpersville, Ala., that explores the lives of several Black families after emancipation.
If you want to make it in girls softball in Brooklyn, you better know how to chant
At these softball playoffs for 11- and 12-year-old girls, you may hear singing. There's a chant for almost every moment in the game and all of them require full-on K-Pop, selfie energy.
MAGA is split on whether the U.S. should join Israel in the conflict with Iran
by Franco Ordoñez
In his inauguration speech, Trump said his proudest legacy would be that of peacemaker. Now some of his supporters say he risks betraying that promise if the U.S. joins Israel in its battle with Iran.
A trip through Morocco, via mountain bike
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
Jen Rose Smith recently documented an off-road bicycle tour of Morocco, and says it can be a way to enjoy a more "light-footed" travel experience.
NPR's 'It's Been a Minute' explores the rise of 'buy now, pay later' loans
by Brittany Luse
"Buy now, pay later" loans have proliferated in recent years for nearly any kind of purchase. And there are a few reasons why BNPL services have been more accessible than other forms of credit.
'Jaws,' the original summer blockbuster, is turning 50. Hear NPR's review from 1975
Jaws is 50 years old this week. In 1975, it launched the career of Director Steven Spielberg and introduced the concept of the summer blockbuster. Hear Tom Shales' original review for NPR.
Israel and Iran have now been at war for a week. There's no sign of it stopping
by Jane Arraf
Israel's prime minister is voicing outrage after an Iranian missile struck a medical center in southern Israel. Israel launched the first attacks one week ago.
"Bending the Bars" album highlights incarcerated artists
by Kathryn Fink
A new hip-hop album takes us inside the Florida prison system – featuring fifteen artists in correctional facilities across the state.
What happened to VR and the metaverse?
Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out.