Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Will homeowners get a break on insurance in 2026?
The answer is maybe — and only in some places.
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Dancers have turned part of New York's Penn Station into an unofficial dance studio
While commuters race through New York's Penn Station, dancers rehearse all down the corridor before they film their performances for social media.
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Cortina's glamorous history
The site of the Winter Olympics this year has a storied past with Ernest Hemingway, European royalty, and Hollywood stars as past visitors.
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Double Dutch is making a comeback
The tricky style of jump rope has been kept alive in the Black community.
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Iraqi Kurds rush to quash reports of Kurds leading uprising in Iran
Kurdistan’s deputy prime minister tells NPR that Kurdish forces will not enter Iran or join the war, insisting “this is not our war” despite pressure from Washington and regional tensions.
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The effort to restore California's Russian River
For a century, California's Russian River has been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But the health of the river and the surrounding area is suffering the effects of climate change.
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Study shows teenagers are getting less sleep than ever
Are you still trying to adjust to daylight saving time? It may be especially bad for many teenagers.
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Iranian doctor treats wounded civilians
An Iranian doctor who crossed into Turkey last week describes a harrowing journey to the border. She's been treating civilians wounded in the U.S. and Israeli bombardment of Tehran.
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Can U.S. air-defense systems hold out against Iranian drones?
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Father of accused shooter found guilty in Georgia
Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder for providing access to the gun used in the 2024 school shooting that killed four people.
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Why is physical media still popular?
Vinyl, cassettes and even Walkmans seem like antiquities in this day and age, but there has been a surprising resurgence and they've become a staple at certain big box stores.
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Make America Skilled Again: Arkansas to lead the way for apprenticeship boom
Trump says his goal is to reach one million active apprenticeships while he’s in office.