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Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella.
Stephen Thompson | Apr 23, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
Lisa Hirsch | Apr 23, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
How mosquitoes — and malaria — helped shape the whereabouts of early humankind
A new study looks at an unexpected force that played a critical role in shaping the lives of ancient humans.
Ari Daniel | Apr 23, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
Trump administration eases rules on some marijuana categories. Here's what to know
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is immediately moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which includes drugs like ketamine, Tylenol with codeine and anabolic steroids.
Bill Chappell | Apr 23, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
Black Perspectives IE: Cam Gnarly
Black Perspectives IE: Cam Gnarly
Host Maya Gwynn speaks with Cam Gnarly, curator, educator, and artist.
Maya Gwynn | Apr 23, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks after the two sides met at the White House for a high-level negotiation.
NPR Staff | Apr 23, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts
Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts
After a year without data, the State Department released figures on PEPFAR, the program launched by George W. Bush and credited with saving millions of lives. How did Trump's aid cuts affect it?
Gabrielle Emanuel | Apr 23, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC
AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame
AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame
The AI models and chatbots that we interact with tend to affirm our feelings and viewpoints — more so than people do, with potentially worrisome consequences.
Ari Daniel | Apr 23, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
Americans who moved to Vietnam and Thailand say their lives are now lower-stress and lower-cost. But glamorous videos on TikTok don't tell the whole story.
Windsor Johnston | Apr 23, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Senate votes to kickstart partisan funding process for ICE. Here's how that works
Senate votes to kickstart partisan funding process for ICE. Here's how that works
A budget plan with a $70 billion expected price tag for immigration enforcement advanced after an overnight session. It now heads to the House of Representatives.
Barbara Sprunt | Apr 23, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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