Stories by
Elissa Nadworny
Correspondent
Cineplexity: Can Hollywood make video game movies that stand on their own?
Marc Rivers, Elissa Nadworny , Vincent Acovino, Stephen Thompson, Adam Raney | Oct 4, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
Hollywood wants to tap into the built-in audience for video games. NPR's Stephen Thompson and Vincent Acovino discuss what it takes to make a video game adaptation that works beyond its fan base.
How much are AI data centers adding to your electricity bill?Scott Neuman, Elissa Nadworny | Oct 4, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC
'It's not just a Cornell problem': Students speak out about sexual assaultAva Berger, Elissa Nadworny | Oct 3, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
Can the Cornell lawsuit force changes that make students safer?
Universities have responsibilities when students report sexual assault, even if prosecutors don't bring charges. Attorney Baine Kerr explains how those protections work.
U.S. withdrawal from Iraq is complete
Twenty-three years after President George W. Bush's campaign of "shock and awe," the U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq.
Jane Arraf, Elissa Nadworny | Oct 3, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
From saunas to psychedelics, how a health reporter sorts science from hype
A reporting trip to a sauna conference in Oslo found NPR's Will Stone in a sauna with his clothes and recording gear. In this reporter's notebook, he explains how he investigates the science behind wellness claims.
Medium Build's Nick Carpenter on growing up and finding his way back to fun
Nick Carpenter, who makes music as Medium Build, talks about his new album "King of Having Fun" and finding moments that make him feel like a kid again.
Carnegie Mellon University receives $3B gift from donor, the largest in U.S. history
A $3 billion gift to Carnegie Mellon University is the largest single donation in the history of U.S. higher education, and it's part of a larger trend.
Elissa Nadworny , Michel Martin | Oct 1, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC