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Instead of civil war, a naked mole rat colony changed queens peacefully
Instead of civil war, a naked mole rat colony changed queens peacefully
These matriarchal rodents often have bloody succession wars to replace their queen. But in a colony in California, Queen Tere ceded the throne to her daughter, Arwen, without violence.
Pien Huang | Apr 21, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged role of ChatGPT in a mass shooting at Florida State University last year.
Tristan Wood, Shannon Bond | Apr 21, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 21, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
Oscar Isaac struggled with 'Beef.' So he turned to 'Frankenstein' for help
Oscar Isaac struggled with 'Beef.' So he turned to 'Frankenstein' for help
In Season 2 of Beef, Isaac plays Josh, a country club manager whose life is unravelling. He got into character by imagining how Victor Frankenstein would feel trapped inside Josh's "small life."
Tonya Mosley | Apr 21, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC
Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths
Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
Andee Tagle, Mika Ellison | Apr 21, 2026, 2:24 PM UTC
Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
The extension was announced just hours before it was set to expire. The president did not provide details on how long the new ceasefire extension will last.
NPR Staff | Apr 21, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC
A young mom turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet in 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'
A young mom turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet in 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'
This TV adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel is a wild ride from start to finish. Its all-star cast includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman.
David Bianculli | Apr 21, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
The hidden power keeping wages low
The hidden power keeping wages low
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality.
Greg Rosalsky | Apr 21, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
Here are 3 takeaways as Trump's pick to lead the Fed faces a confirmation fight
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve went before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
Scott Horsley | Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.
Jude Joffe-Block | Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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