Former Navy SEALs say they're making marine conservation cool A group called Force Blue, which does conservation work across the country, is providing what they call "mission therapy" to veterans who miss the camaraderie and the sense of purpose of service. Quil Lawrence
Republicans say Medicaid cuts won't happen. But does their budget work without them? Republicans say medicaid cuts are off the table, but the Congressional Budget Office says the budget they're proposing doesn't work without them. Sarah Handel
How one son battled conspiracy theories and misinformation to save his dad Conspiracy theories have long been part of American politics. But what impact do they have on families?
Call operators in North Carolina aim to soothe fears of ICE in communities A community organization has established a 24-hour set of operators that take calls from people afraid to go to certain areas because they believe ICE agents are there.
Stocks slump yet again as fears grow about tariffs -- and a recession Investors appear increasingly worried about the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy. Maria Aspan
5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. Canadian backlash to President Trump helped him win a full term on Monday, just weeks after he first took office. Rachel Treisman
A bane for tyrants abroad, U.S.-funded networks fear fate under Kari Lake U.S.-funded international networks reach more than 420 million people in more than 100 countries each week. Some network leaders fear that Kari Lake intends to cancel all funding for them. David Folkenflik
In their own words: How COVID changed America The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured. Bill Chappell
Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for taking over USPS The Trump administration has suggested bringing the U.S. Postal Service under White House control, and having mail carriers conduct the census. Here's what to know about the controversial ideas. Hansi Lo Wang
House Republicans unveil plan to fund government through September Over the weekend, House Republicans unveiled a 99-page plan to keep the federal government running through September. Congress needs to approve a spending bill by Friday or face another shutdown. A Martínez
