Weekend Edition Saturday
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Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
Episodes
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California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July
In July, a new state law in California will require businesses to disclose all costs up front — a ban on so-called “junk fees” on everything from hotel rooms, to concert tickets, to restaurant food. Restaurants in particular are saying this will hurt their business.
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CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations
COVID continues to menace nursing homes across the US. In a new report, the CDC found just 4 out of 10 nursing home residents have gotten an updated COVID shot since last fall.
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Sudan's local kitchens are stepping in to make up for the lack of international aid
International aid groups are struggling to provide relief across Sudan. Mohanad El Belal, co-founder of Khartoum Aid Kitchen, shares how some local kitchens are stepping in to feed hungry civilians.
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A Braver Way - Trailer
Americans move more often than people from just about any other country. To kick off our summer series on moving, medical resident Art Hidalgo relates his move from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
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16-year-old soccer player Lamine Yamal brings his homework to Euro 2024
16 year-old Barcelona soccer player Lamine Yamal brought his homework with him to Euro 2024.
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The week in AI: Apple announces AI features in new iPhone, Musk drops OpenAI lawsuit
A round up of this week's developments and drama in artificial intelligence: Apple announced a slew of AI features for its new iPhone and Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against the maker of ChatGPT.
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Bird flu risk is restricted to those who work with dairy cattle — for now
More cattle are getting the bird flu virus, and it appears that people are a big factor in spreading it from herd-to-herd. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks to NPR Health correspondent Will Stone.
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The lack of Black sperm donors is a nationwide problem
Researchers are studying why there's a dearth of black sperm donors and how to increase the numbers. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 13, 2024.)
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Known for his role in Brexit, Nigel Farage is gaining prominence in the U.K. elections
A high-profile politician is shaking up the U.K.'s parliamentary race: Nigel Farage.
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Saturday Sports: NBA finals, Caitlin Clark and internet trolls, Jerry West passing
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben and Meadowlark Media 's Howard Bryant discuss the NBA Finals and remember "The Logo".
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Switzerland is hosting a summit organized by Ukraine in the hope of peace talks
Dozens of leaders, including VP Kamala Harris, attend a Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland this weekend. Russia is not invited, but might this meeting still hold promise for the war's end?
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The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Starbucks could impact unions everywhere
The US Supreme Court ruled this week in favor of Starbucks in a case involving employees trying to unionize. What are the implications for companies and the labor movement?