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9,000-Year-Old Shaman’s Grave: From Myth to Science

When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong. ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This next story has Nazis. It's got an archaeological dig. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE") HARRISON

Iranian Drone Attacks Damage Kuwait Power and Water Plants

Bahrain and the UAE also reported attacks resulting in fires, which were put out quickly. Kuwait has said Iranian drone attacks damaged two power and water desalination plants and sparked a fire at an oil complex, without causing injuries. Gulf countries have borne the brunt of Tehran’s response to the US and Israeli strikes on

Tristan da Cunha: A Busy Island at the World’s Edge

What life looks like on the world’s most remote inhabited island Reporting and visuals by Nick Schönfeld and Julia Gunther Graphics by Connie Hanzhang Jin and Sanidhya Sharma Published April 4, 2026 Autoplay video? Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld have made multiple trips to Tristan da Cunha since 2023 to chronicle the rhythms of daily life. During their time

Easter Lamb Cakes: Buttercream Wool, Jelly Bean Eyes, and Ritual

Lamb-shaped cakes are an Easter tradition, with a long history in Central European countries like Germany and Poland. Charra Jarosz hide caption toggle caption Charra Jarosz As Easter approaches, people around the country will be dyeing eggs, preparing baskets, attending Easter Vigils… and baking lamb cakes. These aren't cakes made of lambs, nor standard sweet

Legal Sports Betting Boom Fuels Rising Financial Strain

Advertisements for sports betting apps are seen in downtown Kansas City, Mo., in November. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Riedel/AP Online sports betting is more popular than ever, with Americans expected to legally wager billions of dollars on this year's March Madness basketball tournament. But a growing body of evidence reveals that the

U.S. Delays Threaten PEPFAR Programs Despite Congressional Funding

Dr. Caspian Chouraya in his home in Mbabane, Eswatini, says U.S. funding cuts have meant many of his projects have shut down, like support groups for teenagers with HIV. Ben de la Cruz/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ben de la Cruz/NPR Studying labor law is not why Dr. Caspian Chouraya went to medical school. For

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What We Know About Pain

When neurosurgeon and journalist Dr. Sanjay Gupta set out to write a book about pain, it wasn't because he felt like he had all the answers. It was because he was still so often mystified by it. "Most of my patients come to me for pain. Head pain, back pain, neck pain, whatever it might

What People Are Doing With Larger Tax Refunds

Some people are splurging with their tax refunds. Others are finding that their refunds are being swallowed up by the rising cost of gas. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Having a son who works for H&R Block has its perks, like getting him to

Seniors Turning to Roommates as Housing Costs Rise

Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images David West raised four kids in Los Angeles working as a Hollywood cinematographer — no mean feat in such a pricey city. But a few years ago, his life took a hard turn. "Everything went south. Divorce. My brother died," he said. "My dog died." On top of that, a string

Stunning Artemis II Photos From Orion

Photos: Behind-the-scenes images taken by NASA's Artemis II crew : The Picture Show Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon. The Picture Show
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