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Michael Lacey, a founder of the classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million in a money laundering case in a case involving allegations of sex trafficking.

Ice cream machines at McDonald's famously break frequently. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media about a new exemption that allows third parties to fix them.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Cure's Songs of a Lost World, a lawn mowing simulator video game, and fall yard work.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Matt Slater with The Athletic UK, about why European soccer leagues and the players' union have filed a complaint against FIFA over calendar congestion.

The Justice Department is expected to argue that its clamp down on TikTok is about national security, but Constitutional lawyers say there is no way around grappling with the free speech implications.

Tech companies are force-feeding people AI on search engines and social media platforms and there's no way to opt out. Google search, considered the gateway to the internet, is especially frustrating.

On surprising new albums, '80s trailblazers LL Cool J and MC Lyte sound thrillingly revitalized, thanks to sharp production choices and a willingness to bend their signature styles toward the moment.

Many labor unions have blanketed swing states with record numbers of volunteer and paid canvassers. The persuasion phase has nearly ended. Now it's all about getting out the vote.

What if people using drugs could get Narcan, clean needles and fentanyl tests as easily as Doritos or a candy bar? Harm reduction vending machines are ready for communities that don't fight their use.

A joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony was held to honor victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict. About 150 families have joined a group of bereaved Israelis and Palestinians despite criticism.

Vice President Harris is trying to win over undecided voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump also talked about manufacturing policy this week in Georgia.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Washington's role in securing one of the largest prisoner swaps between the U.S., its allies and Russia since the Cold War ended.