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New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.

An explosion at an apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, killed at least three people, including a child. Authorities say more victims could be found.

U.S. Central Command says over 100 aircraft and a dozen warships are enforcing a cordon on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran also restricts passage, stranding the Gulf's oil and gas.

Minority Leader Jeffries is urging Speaker Johnson to "swiftly" hold vote on House prediction market ban.

Excitement over the World Cup is giving soccer players at Historically Black Colleges and Universities a chance to highlight their teams and gain support.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sebastian Mocarquer with the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team about the search for earthquake survivors trapped under the rubble.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."

The peace activist, counterculture icon and philanthropist known as Wavy Gravy turned 90, and San Francisco threw a big party.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon.