Fever is part of the immune system’s response to a pathogen, one that’s shared with many animal species. Cavan Images/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Cavan Images/iStockphoto/Getty Images For centuries, the nature of a fever — and whether it’s good or bad — has been hotly contested. In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates thought that […]
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Thanksgiving in orbit means traditional fare plus lobster : NPR
As well as the traditional Thanksgiving fare, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station will enjoy clams, smoked salmon and lobster. NASA webcast hide caption toggle caption NASA webcast About 250 miles above the Earth, NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will enjoy an off-duty day for Thanksgiving, along with a group […]
2 National Guard members shot in ‘targeted’ attack in D.C., authorities say : NPR
Law enforcement agencies respond to a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption toggle caption Tyrone Turner/WAMU Two West Virginia National Guard members were in critical condition after a shooting near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday — in what the city’s mayor described as […]
Trump defends Steve Witkoff, his key negotiator with Russia : NPR
Steve Witkoff, flanked by President Trump, speaks at the White House on May 28. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Trump is defending Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, after a leaked recording appeared to show him coaching a Russian official on how to better sell Moscow’s terms to end the […]
Don’t fall for these marketing tricks while holiday shopping : NPR
Act fast! This is your sign! Last chance! If marketing messages like these are making money fly out of your wallet, they’re doing their job. These tips can help you guard against artificial offers. Mininyx Doodle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mininyx Doodle/Getty Images Extra 20% off! Factory sale! Last chance! You may have seen […]
Stone Age dogs already resembled your furry companion : NPR
Modern dogs come in all shapes and sizes. A new study finds they started evolving much of that physical diversity thousands of years ago. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Modern dogs come in all shapes and sizes. A new study finds they started evolving much of that physical diversity thousands […]
New limits for rent algorithm that prosecutors say lets landlords drive up prices : NPR
The logo for the Justice Department is seen before a news conference at the Department of Justice on Aug. 23, 2024, in Washington. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other’s moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement […]
Syrians displaced by war return to find homes occupied : NPR
Abdallah Ibrahim, the former mayor of the village of Al Ghassaniyeh, has been applying to get back his olive groves and family house after Syria’s civil war. Emily Feng/NPR hide caption toggle caption Emily Feng/NPR AL GHASSANIYEH, Syria — Under a golden autumn sun, Abdallah Ibrahim harvests fistfuls of hard, green olives with evident delight. […]
Italy’s Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could it erupt? : NPR
Aerial view of the densely inhabited area of Pozzuoli, located within the Campi Flegrei volcanic area. Over half a million people live in this region, which is continuously monitored due to the ongoing volcanic activity. Valerio Muscella for NPR hide caption toggle caption Valerio Muscella for NPR POZZUOLI, Italy — In Greek and Roman mythology, […]
Tornado near Houston damages more than 100 homes : NPR
Guillermo Vargas surveys damage to his home, where his garage was swept off its foundation, while cleaning up storm damage after severe weather hit in the Memorial Northwest subdivision, in Spring, Texas, on Monday. Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/AP hide caption toggle caption Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/AP HOUSTON — More than 100 homes have been damaged after a […]