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Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
Allison Aubrey | Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida
Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida
A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.
David Ovalle | Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him
Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him
The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.
Carrie Johnson | Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
The winner from Honor, a Chinese smartphone maker, completed the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, running faster than the human world record in a show of China's technological leaps.
The Associated Press | Apr 20, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies
U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.
The Associated Press | Apr 20, 2026, 5:34 AM UTC
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Chandelis Duster | Apr 19, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC
8 children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say
8 children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say
The suspect was the father of seven of the children killed, police said. The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, according to police in Shreveport, La. A total of 10 people were shot.
Joe Hernandez, Rob Schmitz | Apr 19, 2026, 5:26 PM UTC
Sunday Puzzle: For Mimi
Sunday Puzzle: For Mimi
NPR's Elissa Nadworny plays the puzzle with WMEH listener Chee Sing Lee and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
Will Shortz | Apr 19, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
Why nearly every farmer who grows these chile peppers is a woman
Why nearly every farmer who grows these chile peppers is a woman
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
Kamala Thiagarajan | Apr 19, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social media.
NPR Staff | Apr 19, 2026, 11:12 AM UTC
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