This flashy group of Portland mall-walkers puts neon pep into step
The Food Court 5000 loop along each floor of the Lloyd Center twice on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Portland, Ore. Celeste Noche for NPR hide caption toggle caption Celeste Noche for NPR Mall walking is often seen as the domain of senior citizens who want a level, indoor path to get their steps in.
Minneapolis immigrants still feeling the sting of Trump’s largest crackdown yet
R, a day laborer from Ecuador who cleans houses for a living, waits for work outside a Home Depot in the Twin Cities, Minn. on April 22, 2026. Although she has returned to work following Operation Metro Surge, R has seen both a decline in work opportunities as well as a decrease in hourly wages
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit NewsFeed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te says Taipei has a ‘right to engage with the world’ after a contested visit to its only African ally, Eswatini. Taiwan accuses China of trying to block the trip. Published On 5 May 2026
Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention with risky fire season ahead
Setting low-grade fires, known as prescribed burns, can help clear out overgrown brush and dead material that fuels more extreme wildfires. In 2025, controlled burning fell by almost half under the Trump administration. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images With wildfires already burning and drought persisting across much of the U.S.
The oldest millennials are 45! This tool helps plan for longevity
When it comes to aging, many people focus on retirement savings. But what about community, caregiving, and purpose when navigating a long life? Mar Hernández for NPR hide caption toggle caption Mar Hernández for NPR If you're planning for the future, you've likely been advised to track your retirement savings. But Joe Coughlin, director of
Millions Flood Indiana Primaries After Redistricting Vote
Outside a polling place in West Lafayette, Ind., Republican state Sen. Spencer Deery greets voters arriving for early voting on April 28. Deery is a Republican incumbent President Trump has targeted after he opposed the president's redistricting push in Indiana. Tamara Keith/NPR hide caption toggle caption Tamara Keith/NPR Stay up to date with our Politics
New Bill Seeks to Stop ‘Claim Sharks’ Targeting Disabled Vets
AFP via Getty Images and Getty Images/Collage by Emily Bogle/NPR A new bipartisan bill in Congress aims to curb what lawmakers say are predatory collection practices by so-called "claim sharks" — companies that charge disabled veterans large sums for help claiming benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill , sponsored by Rep. Chris
In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., speaks at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix on April 17. Biggs, who is running for governor in Arizona, voted not to certify the 2020 election as a member of the U.S. House. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Lost in the shuffle of the 2026
2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
FILE - U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise, in Tantan, south of Agadir, Morocco, Friday, May 31, 2024. Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP hide caption toggle caption Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP CASABLANCA, Morocco — Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational
Trump: U.S. will ‘guide’ stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz
A man stands in the water, appearing to fish, as bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026. Razieh Poudat/AP/ISNA hide caption toggle caption Razieh Poudat/AP/ISNA DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States will launch an effort on