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In China, the Dongbei region's cultural renaissance is a nationwide phenomenon

In China, the northeast Dongbei region looms large. Once a gritty, industrial hub, now this rust belt area is the source of music, literature, comedy and culture that have gained wide popularity.

A historian analyzes whether Ukraine has a localized advantage in modern combat power

NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of St Andrew's University in Scotland about whether Ukraine has gained the upper hand in the fight against Russia.

Remembering musician Oliver Tree, who died this month at age 32

Musician Oliver Tree died this month at the age of 32. NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Tree in 2023 for his album "Alone in a Crowd" about seeking self-love after viral fame.

Week in Politics: Trump and bipartisan housing bill, John Bolton; Democratic socialists

President Trump canceled a signing for major housing legislation, former National Security Advisor John Bolton pled guilty to mishandling classified documents, and Democratic Socialists made gains.

Actor Scott Eastwood shares insights about his role in the film, 'Lucky Strike'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Scott Eastwood about the film "Lucky Strike", World War II's Battle of the Bugle and Eastwood's career starring in films about war.

Horse mounted riders circle atop a hill at the Battle of Little Bighorn National Monument, near Last Stand Hill, on June 25.

Native Americans celebrate victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn, 150 years later

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

Oklahoma's decades-long lawsuit over pollution in Illinois River Watershed faces hurdles

A lawsuit over pollution in an Oklahoma watershed by the poultry industry has been dragging on for two decades as the case could set precedent for other states.

Mary Beard discusses her book, 'Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures.

Mary Beard discusses her book, 'Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures.

Matthew Mealer holds up his targets at the Busch Shooting Range in Weldon Spring, Missouri, in May. Mealer said he's generally skeptical of new vaccines but might consider one for Lyme disease if it proves safe and effective.

If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters

Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?

Ryan Benk and Ryan Ricciardi are married by their friend Cesar Garcia this year.

Amateurs now conduct most weddings. Here is some basic advice

A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment.

President Trump holds up a bill funding immigration enforcement after signing it in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington.

As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline

The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.

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