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Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Trump's new pick for the role
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about President Trump's latest nominee for the role, Dr. Nicole Saphier.
Steve Inskeep | May 1, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC

A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
Jennifer Pak | May 1, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC

Taking a look at looksmaxxing — and what parents should know
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.
Alana Wise | May 1, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!
Holly J. Morris | May 1, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.
Scott Neuman | May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
Starting May 1, many people covered by Medicaid in Nebraska have to prove they are working. It's a requirement most states will have to implement under President Trump's budget law, beginning in January.
Phil Galewitz | May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Nationwide May Day protests pick up mantle of 'No Kings'
The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.
Scott Neuman, Ayana Archie | May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.
Joel Rose | May 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Trump announces new pick for surgeon general nomination
President Trump announced a third nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a regular Fox News contributor, after pulling his previous nomination for Dr. Casey Means.
Pien Huang, Michel Martin | May 1, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC

What's next for LIV Golf after losing Saudi funding
NPR's Michel Martin asks Brody Miller of The Athletic what the future holds for LIV Golf after Saudi Arabia announced it's withdrawing its investment.
Michel Martin | May 1, 2026, 8:42 AM UTC



