Katia Riddle
Stories
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How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal? Not as much as you might think
What are Olympic medals made of? According to International Olympic Committee regulations, the Olympic gold medals must be made out of at least 92.5% silver. But then are plated with gold.
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The family politics behind J.D. Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children.
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New public art turns new eyes to old injustices in Phildadelphia
A new public art exhibit in Philadelphia examines the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of the enslaved people of Monticello.
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Bronny James, LeBron's son, could make NBA history
LeBron James Sr. is giving his son, Bronny, a leg up in basketball.
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New posthumous album from famed composer Ryuichi Sakamoto announced
A new posthumous album has been announced from the late Japanese composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto. The album is called "Opus".
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Petition pushes FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as 'major disasters'
Thirty environmental, healthcare and labor groups filed a petition urging federal government to include heat and wildfire smoke in its definition of “major disaster.”
