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Words matter. And renowned Bay Area author and journalist Annalee Newitz knows that well. Their book “Stories Are Weapons” debuted last year. But it’s becoming more and more relevant every day.

There's new tariffs on almost everything that is imported. Some of that increased cost is being eaten by exporters in other countries, but a lot of the higher prices are being picked up by Americans, who are seeing it in their receipts.

There’s a new focus this election season in India, a new type of influencer, the ‘Netizen.’ But what does this really mean for the democratic process?

Casey Johnston spent years running and restricting calories. When she started weightlifting, she rebuilt muscle mass — and her relationship with her body.

Wanda Sykes says getting back on the road helps remind her that she's still funny. On this week's Wild Card, Sykes talks about her conversations with God and why she loves bowling alleys.

The world is watching the Vatican on Thursday as 133 cardinals work to choose which of them will be the next pope.

Efforts to mediate the India-Pakistan conflict are not going to work "unless the U.S. steps in with full sincerity," Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, told NPR.

Pakistan shot down Indian drones on Thursday that were flying over major cities, Pakistan's military spokesman said. This comes after India launched multiple strikes across Pakistan on Tuesday.

The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that is only heard by 2% of people worldwide. In San Francisco's Sunset District, it annoyed one resident so much, he moved. In this story, we get to the bottom of this strange global phenomenon.

Black smoke streamed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning in Rome, signaling that the 133 cardinal electors have not come to a two-thirds agreement about who the next pontiff should be.

Most Americans balk at the idea of charging women who get abortions with homicide, but post-Roe, militant anti-abortion activists are finding state lawmakers are increasingly open to it.

Soaps, lotions and shampoos were found to have formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.