NPR News: Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul

Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul
Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal immigration.

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NPR News: Rwandan-Backed Rebels Strengthen Hold in Eastern Congo

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Strengthen Hold in Eastern Congo
Rebel forces continue to claim more Congolese territory coveted for its rich mineral resources. In Myanmar, former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remains jailed and the country is mired in a brutal civil war.

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NPR News: 5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

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NPR News: RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing

RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing
More dramatic questioning on vaccines in RFK Jr's second confirmation hearing. Bond/Simmons-Duffin/Stone/Webber

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NPR News: FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level

FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level
The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies.

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NPR News: Norway's Electric-Vehicle Milestone

Norway's Electric-Vehicle Milestone
9 out of ten cars sold in Norway are EV's. Government incentives and a commitment to charging stations have made Norway a world leader in electric vehicle use.

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NPR News: Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice

Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice
The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice.

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NPR News: Trans servicemember says 'we will do the best we can" amid Trump proposed military ban

Trans servicemember says 'we will do the best we can" amid Trump proposed military ban
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Col. Bree Fram, an openly transgender member of the U.S. Space Force, about President Trump's calls to remove transgender service members from the military.

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NPR News: Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime

Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime
Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.

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NPR News: The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza

The Long Walk Home to Northern Gaza
NPR Producer Anas Baba walks home to Northern Gaza, as Palestinians are allowed to return as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel and Hamas. And, a month after the fall of the Al-Assad regime, Syrians are euphoric, but face a shattered economy and fragile security.

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NPR News: The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room

The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
French President Emmanuel Macron laid out an ambitious plan for a "reimagined, restored and expanded" Louvre. An art critic says Macron is aiming for another success after restoration of Notre Dame.

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NPR News: New Syrian leadership destroying Captagon, an addictive drug made by the Assad regime

New Syrian leadership destroying Captagon, an addictive drug made by the Assad regime
Rebel fighters who are now part of Syria's new de facto government have been destroying large shipments of Captagon, an addictive drug that was mass produced by the ousted Assad regime.

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NPR News: Trump Immigration Policies End Refugee Programs and Begin Deportation Flights

Trump Immigration Policies End Refugee Programs and Begin Deportation Flights
Thousands of Afghans Are in Limbo as the U.S. Halts Its Refugee Program. Columbia Agrees to Accept Migrant Flights After Tariff Threats.

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NPR News: National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders

National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.

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NPR News: President Trump calls for Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees

President Trump calls for Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees
President Trump is calling for Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees. NPR's Leile Fadel discusses the issue with Khaled Elgindy, a visiting scholar at Georgetown University.

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NPR News: White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff threat
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened various sanctions.

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NPR News: Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo
Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

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NPR News: Israeli troops fire on displaced Palestinians hoping to return to homes, killing 2

Israeli troops fire on displaced Palestinians hoping to return to homes, killing 2
Meanwhile, close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon, Israeli troops opened fire on protesters, killing 22 and injuring 120, according to Lebanese officials.

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NPR News: Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others

Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.

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NPR News: International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma.

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NPR News: Reckoning with the Assad Regime's 'Machinery of Death'

Reckoning with the Assad Regime's 'Machinery of Death'
The fall of Syria's leader in December opened the doors to a vast network of detention centers and prisons across the country, uncovering further evidence of the true scale of killings under former president Bashar al-Assad. On this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR's Ruth Sherlock takes us to a notorious prison where thousands were detained and killed, and she visits a suspected mass gravesite outside Damascus. She meets former prisoners and those forced to play a role in what has been called the regime's "machinery of death."

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NPR News: Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is expected to win for the 7th time in a row

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is expected to win for the 7th time in a row
Alexander Lukashenko expected to win election for 7th time in a row in Belarus, with little opposition.

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NPR News: Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

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NPR News: Their home survived the fires, but there's still danger everywhere

Their home survived the fires, but there's still danger everywhere
As evacuation orders are lifted, people in Los Angeles are returning to their homes--if their homes survived. But the disaster doesn't end when the fire stops. A single block and a half separates the Altadena home of Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena from complete destruction. Just down the street lies charred, flattened debris. But for families like the Barguiarenas — the seemingly lucky ones, whose houses survived — an altogether different ordeal is just beginning. The water still isn't safe to drink, cook or wash with. There are fine layers of ash and dust in people's homes and yards. And families like the Barguiarenas are also worried about what they can't see – the possibility that toxins like lead and asbestos might have drifted into their homes. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Ransom-Demanding Monkeys Trade Juice Boxes and Samosas for Visitors' Belongings

Ransom-Demanding Monkeys Trade Juice Boxes and Samosas for Visitors' Belongings
Thieving monkeys thrive in the Indian holy town Vrindavan. The problem has gotten worse after rapid development. Locals say instead of relying on charity, monkeys are turning to crime.

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NPR News: Fighting between rival factions in Syria threatens its fragile stability

Fighting between rival factions in Syria threatens its fragile stability
Fighting between Syrian Kurds -who a decade ago clawed out an autonomous territory in the country's northeast- and Turkish-backed militias is posing a serious threat to the current stability.

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NPR News: The federal hiring freeze could hurt vets care, other benefits

The federal hiring freeze could hurt vets care, other benefits
President Trump's federal hiring freeze was not supposed to affect veterans benefits, but it's still not clear how many of the Department of Veteran Affairs' staff are exempt from the freeze.

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NPR News: Latin America's Innovative Orchestra Conductor

Latin America's Innovative Orchestra Conductor
Columbian conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada exuberantly connects with concert-goers at a time when classical music is struggling to maintain its audience.

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NPR News: Churches, schools are no longer off limits to agents rounding up undocumented migrants

Churches, schools are no longer off limits to agents rounding up undocumented migrants
The Trump administration says it will no longer consider churches and schools off limits to agents tracking down and arresting migrants without legal status.

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NPR News: Pete Hegseth's views about women and military standards

Pete Hegseth's views about women and military standards
Pete Hegseth has said that the military has lowered standards to include women in combat. Advocates say they have fought against similar claims since all combat positions were opened to women in 2015.

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NPR News: Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids settle

Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids settle
Prince Harry settled a long-running legal case against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids over privacy invasions after the media company issued a full-throated apology.

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NPR News: Big changes for the border

Big changes for the border
In his inaugural address, President Trump declared a "national emergency" at the U.S.-Mexico border and outlined a slate of immigration-related changes he wants to make in his second term.

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NPR News: Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service

Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service
At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

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NPR News: Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern

Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern
President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in. In the day since he's once again become President, Trump has signed more than 200 executive actions aimed at delivering on campaign promises such as lower energy prices, mass deportations and an end to birthright citizenship. There's been a deluge of actions, orders and pronouncements during the President's first day. From tariffs to immigration to the January 6th pardons – we breakdown everything down. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall

Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall
Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.

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NPR News: What to know about Trump cryptocurrency meme coins

What to know about Trump cryptocurrency meme coins
The meme coins yo-yoed in value as Trump took office. Here is what you should know about the coins and cryptocurrency's future under the Trump administration.

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NPR News: What to know about Trump meme coins

What to know about Trump meme coins
The meme coins yo-yoed in value as Trump took office. Here is what you should know about the coins and cryptocurrency's future under the Trump administration.

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NPR News: The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3

The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning the dye called Red No. 3, a food dye additive in many processed foods, like sodas, sweets and snacks. Recently, it and other dyes were linked to behavior issues in children. But high levels of Red No. 3 were linked to cancer in rats decades ago. So why is the ban happening now? Senior editor and science desk correspondent Maria Godoy answers our questions about Red No. 3 and other dyes that may replace it. Plus, how should parents think about feeding their kids products that may contain Red No. 3 before the ban takes affect. Questions, story ideas or want us to dig into another food science issue? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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NPR News: At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says
Officials said the attacks happened in the Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, following the government's failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.

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NPR News: Photos: Families reunite as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect

Photos: Families reunite as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect
After 15 months war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday morning.

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NPR News: Local meteorologists could face layoffs amid new initiative with The Weather Channel

Local meteorologists could face layoffs amid new initiative with The Weather Channel
The new initiative will be rolled out across 27 stations and feature "additional visual storytelling capabilities," Allen Media Group says.

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NPR News: Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday

Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday
A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday.

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NPR News: Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire going into effect

Deadline passes without Gaza ceasefire going into effect
The deadline for the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip passed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas had provided the names of the three hostages it was set to release on Sunday.

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NPR News: Trump's border czar says immigration raids will begin next week, including in Chicago

Trump's border czar says immigration raids will begin next week, including in Chicago
Prospects of a raid in Chicago come just a few weeks after Trump's border czar Tom Homan visited the city and threatened to prosecute the mayor if he did not cooperate.

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NPR News: Trump says he'll likely give TikTok a 90-day extension

Trump says he'll likely give TikTok a 90-day extension
President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the possibility of delaying a ban less than 24 hours from when the social media app is expected to shut down.

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NPR News: A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end

A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end
In South Africa a months long stand-off between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in grim recovery operation.

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NPR News: 'The birds are back.' Resilience in the ruins of the Palisades fire

'The birds are back.' Resilience in the ruins of the Palisades fire
Will Rogers State Historic Park is a vast stretch of natural space in the Santa Monica Mountains. It's a treasure to Angelenos. People get married there, picnic there, and have kids' birthday parties on the great lawn. The park's namesake, Will Rogers, was a vaudeville performer, radio and movie star, and was known as America's "cowboy philosopher." His nearly century-old ranch house is the park's centerpiece. It's survived a near miss with wildfire before. Last week, as firestorm engulfed large parts of Los Angeles, this piece of American history was reduced to rubble. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico

A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico
The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north through Mexico to get to the U.S. border. We hop on a freight train with some migrants to find out why.

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NPR News: Immigrants and advocacy organizations brace for Trump's Day One actions

Immigrants and advocacy organizations brace for Trump's Day One actions
Days before Donald Trump takes office with the promise of mass deportation, immigrants are bracing for Trump's first actions, including staying away from going to work, while immigrant advocacy organizations have launched "know your rights" campaigns across the country.

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NPR News: Freezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration

Freezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration
Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees.

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NPR News: Will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza?

Will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza?
At the time we publish this episode, Israel's government has yet to accept the terms of the long-negotiated and hard fought ceasefire deal announced yesterday. The deal is still on, but the quarreling over the details demonstrates how difficult it is to keep the agreement on track. On Thursday morning Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a cabinet vote on the deal, accusing Hamas of "reneging" on parts of the agreement. A Hamas official said on social media that the group is committed to the agreement announced Wednesday. After more than 15 long months, tens of thousands dead, and close to 2 million people displaced, will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight
The rocket was supposed to launch Monday, but ice buildup caused a delay. It's built to haul spacecraft and eventually astronauts to orbit and also the moon.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza

Israel and Hamas Reach A Deal to End the War in Gaza
A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also look at what the war has meant for both sides and for the Middle East region. For more coverage of this conflict and the latest developments, please come back to this feed. You can also go to npr.org/mideastupdates

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NPR News: Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death

Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death
The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president's death.

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NPR News: SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase

SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner before buying the site and underpaid by $150 million for shares he bought.

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NPR News: No such thing as a free toilet: Starbucks reverses open bathroom policy

No such thing as a free toilet: Starbucks reverses open bathroom policy
The new guideline is a reversal of a 2018 open-door policy that was implemented after two Black men, who had not ordered anything, were arrested at a Philadelphia store.

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NPR News: Jack Smith said he could have convicted Trump. We looked at the report

Jack Smith said he could have convicted Trump. We looked at the report
Special counsel Jack Smith said he would have won a criminal conviction of President-elect Donald Trump if not for his election to a second term.

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NPR News: How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children

How the War is Straining Ukraine's Military and Shaping its Children
The city of Kherson in southern Ukraine is a key objective for Russia. Its military shells the city's neighborhoods daily and sends drones buzzing over the streets. We go out with a Ukrainian military unit that seeks to disrupt the Russians under the cover of darkness. And we also take a look at how three years of war have shaped Ukraine's children.

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NPR News: Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires

Lawsuits allege power company involvement in LA wildfires
Lawsuits allege the Eaton Fire was sparked by a SoCal Edison transmission tower. The company says they have not had a chance to inspect the scene yet. The ATF has only just begun the federal investigation into the fire's cause.

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NPR News: Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe

Special counsel in Hunter Biden case denounces president for criticism of the probe
In a final report on his investigation, special counsel David Weiss said President Biden's criticism "undermines the very foundation of what makes America's justice system fair and equitable."

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NPR News: A pitmaster and dedicated father died alongside his son waiting for help in LA fire

A pitmaster and dedicated father died alongside his son waiting for help in LA fire
Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin were waiting for help to evacuate on the day they died in the Eaton fire, family members said. Anthony Sr. was remembered for his devotion to his children.

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NPR News: Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire

Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire
The wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, buildings and cars. They've also taken the lives of many people, including a father and son in Altadena, Anthony and Justin Mitchell.

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NPR News: China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
China has raced to fill orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariffs on Chinese goods. Exports have surged in the country since the pandemic.

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NPR News: India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Over the coming weeks, Hindu pilgrims with gather at the confluence of three rivers where they will begin a journey to reach Hindu philosophy's ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth.

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NPR News: Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers

Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers
The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.

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NPR News: Altadena resident shares her story about escaping the LA wildfires

Altadena resident shares her story about escaping the LA wildfires


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NPR News: People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President

People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President
Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans.

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NPR News: 'Brave Little State' explores the state of the U.S. Postal Service

'Brave Little State' explores the state of the U.S. Postal Service
Brave Little State is a podcast that answers listener questions about Vermont.

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NPR News: USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices

USDA report finds Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices
A report released by the Department of Agriculture found that poor sanitation practices at a Boar's Head facility in Virginia contributed to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011. 

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NPR News: U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza

U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza
"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.

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NPR News: 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina, authorities say

'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina, authorities say
A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation's capital after a fake online conspiracy theory motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police.

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NPR News: Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S.

Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S.
A major winter storm is expected to be the biggest in years as cold air moves in from the Arctic bringing snow and frigid temperatures across 20 Southern States.

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NPR News: Trump loses Supreme Court appeal to block hush-money sentencing

Trump loses Supreme Court appeal to block hush-money sentencing
This was the only one of Trump's criminal charges to reach and complete a trial, making him the first former or future U.S. president to be convicted of criminal charges.

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NPR News: FEMA fire administrator talks response and what recovery looks like for L.A. residents

FEMA fire administrator talks response and what recovery looks like for L.A. residents
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Lori- Moore-Merrell, the Fire Administrator for FEMA, about fighting -- and plans to rebuild after -- the fires in Los Angeles.

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NPR News: The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires

The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires
The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.

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NPR News: A 9/11 plea deal is in doubt: Unpacking the legal drama

A 9/11 plea deal is in doubt: Unpacking the legal drama
The DOJ has asked to stop the alleged 9/11 mastermind from pleading guilt at Guantanamo -- even though two U.S. military courts already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block the plea.

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NPR News: The Palisades Fire continues to grow due to strong winds and dry conditions

The Palisades Fire continues to grow due to strong winds and dry conditions
Unusually high winds and dry conditions are driving the Palisades Fire in Southern California. More than 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

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NPR News: Wild weather spreads across the U.S.

Wild weather spreads across the U.S.
In Washington, D.C., the federal government is closed – as are most of the schools in the area. That's because the first major snow storm in about three years barreled in Sunday night. Meanwhile, the Southern U.S. is preparing for another storm that could paralyze parts of Texas, Arkansas and Northern Louisiana. And Southern California is preparing for "life threatening, destructive gusts" driving wildfires. That's a lot of wild weather...so what's going on? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say

Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say
The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

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NPR News: Trump doubles down today on his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada

Trump doubles down today on his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada
President-elect Trump doubled down on his threat to impose economic pressure against Canada. The warning comes one day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down.

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NPR News: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down once his party has a new leader

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down once his party has a new leader
Under pressure from voters and his own members of parliament, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will step down once his Liberal Party names a sucessor.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
A Capitol Police officer assaulted during the Jan. 6 riot says he feels 'betrayed,' CNN is in court Monday fighting a defamation lawsuit, and we take a look at the 2025 Golden Globe winners.

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NPR News: Russia continues drone attacks against civilians in Ukrainian city of Kherson

Russia continues drone attacks against civilians in Ukrainian city of Kherson
People in the Ukrainian city Kherson {kHAIR-son} say Russian soldiers are using remote-controlled drones to attack civilians. Officials say the attacks escalated last summer and are a daily threat.

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NPR News: Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting

Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting
Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable.

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NPR News: South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon's ouster as detention deadline looms

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon's ouster as detention deadline looms
South Koreans rallied overnight near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol calling for his arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him.

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NPR News: 'The Colorado Dream' podcast documents the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the state

'The Colorado Dream' podcast documents the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the state


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NPR News: Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died

Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116.

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NPR News: The potato-shaped loophole in free trade

The potato-shaped loophole in free trade
Ever since free trade opened up between the US and Mexico in the 1990s, trillions of dollars of goods have been going back and forth between the two countries, from cars to strawberries to MRI machines to underwear. But one major exception has been fresh American potatoes. Today on the show, we tell the trade saga of the American potato. For more than 25 years, there was a place that American potatoes could not go to freely. A place that the entire American potato industry was desperate to access. A vast, untapped market: Mexico. But standing in their way – the Mexican potato lobby and a trade loophole. This episode was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo. It was produced by Willa Rubin and edited by Meg Cramer. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Engineering by Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer. Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.

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NPR News: The security failures that worsened the New Year's attack in New Orleans

The security failures that worsened the New Year's attack in New Orleans
Bollards meant to close roads off to cars have been an issue in New Orleans for years. Why did officials ignore this for so long, and what more could be done to keep crowds there safe?

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NPR News: Can we prevent deadly truck attacks like the one in New Orleans?

Can we prevent deadly truck attacks like the one in New Orleans?
New Orleans is still reeling from the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people on Bourbon Street. We ask a counterterrorism expert how attacks like this can be prevented and hear the latest from New Orleans.

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NPR News: Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6

Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
Officials are still trying to identify the person who placed bombs outside of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee offices in 2021. Now they have fresh details.

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NPR News: The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103

The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103
Keleti, who was also a Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia on Dec. 25. She died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported.

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NPR News: An armed man kills at least 10 people in a shooting rampage in Montenegro

An armed man kills at least 10 people in a shooting rampage in Montenegro
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed and four others were seriously wounded Wednesday in a shooting rampage that followed a bar brawl in a western Montenegrin city, officials said.

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NPR News: Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout

Power is restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after a major blackout
Lights returned to households as well as to Puerto Rico's hospitals, water plants and sewage facilities after the massive outage that exposed the persistent electricity problems plaguing the island.

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NPR News: Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans

Here's what we know so far about the deadly attack in New Orleans
In the early hours of New Year's Day, a truck rammed into crowds on the French Quarter's heavily foot-trafficked street. Police are looking into whether the suspect had ties to any terror groups.

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