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Entries We Love: Madeleine Kelson, 'The Way I Do'

In this Tiny Desk Contest entry, artists Madeleine Kelson and Evan Phillips perform a moving country ballad about the beauty and mundanity of queer love.

A U.K. agency has fined TikTok nearly $16 million for handling of children's data

The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office said there were up to 1.4 million children under the age of 13 on the app in 2020, despite TikTok's terms of service saying users must be 13 to sign up.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan, pictured at a White House briefing on Wednesday, spoke to Morning Edition about Russia's anti-satellite capability, U.S. aid to Ukraine and reports of the death of Alexei Navalny.

Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat

National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about Alexei Navalny dying in prison — and his briefing of U.S. congressional leaders on new Russian "anti-satellite capability."

Idalia strengthens as it closes in on Florida

Idalia is expected to strengthen into a "major" category hurricane as it approaches Florida's Gulf coast. Local officials have warned residents they have little time left to prepare.

Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

Use of racial slur sparks teacher-student confrontation in Richmond

West Contra Costa Unified School District's superintendent condemned the use of racial slurs and violence after a confrontation earlier this week between a student and substitute teacher at Richmond High School.

'Sex With a Brain Injury' reveals how concussions can test relationships

Annie Liontas experienced three brain injuries in the span of one year, which led to dizziness, memory fog and anger — and impacted Liontas' marriage and sex life.

Indigenous peoples react to the pope's apology for Canada's residential schools

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stephanie Scott, executive director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, about the pope's apology to Indigenous peoples for Canada's residential schools.

'People do avoid me': How a toxic train derailment split a village in two

The East Palestine community is divided and exhausted, with many residents ready to move forward, even as others continue to raise concerns about the air and water.

Activists and community members march into the Minnesota State Capitol building during a Trans Day of Visibility rally on March 31, 2023. Minnesota is one of at least 12 states that has restricted gender-affirming care for minors this year.

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

"It's not emotionally easy to come by here anymore," Neda Sharghi said of this alley in Washington, D.C. Her brother Emad Shargi, depicted above, remains in Iran's Evin prison.

'This has become a sacred alley.' The face of Emad Shargi imprisoned in Iran

A mural in Washington, D.C. depicts Americans wrongfully detained abroad and fades with time to represent passing days. Neda Sharghi's brother Emad imprisoned in Iran is one of those faces.

Despite inflation and fears of a recession, markets close out the year on a high

We take a look at the markets in 2023 — a year marked by high inflation and an anticipated recession that has yet to materialize.

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