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It's difficult to know what pulling The Interview from theaters will cost Sony Pictures. Estimates vary widely and Sony hasn't announced whether it will pursue an alternative plan to release the film. At a minimum, though, the $45 million Sony put up to make the move appears to be at risk. And there is an unquantifiable hit to the company's reputation.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Paresh Dave of Wired about the Israeli government buying Google ads that are spreading false information about the UN's relief agency in Gaza.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Trent Simonian, creator of the Sidetalk social media account, about Knicks fandom as they approach Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which, if they win, would make them champs.

Fitch Ratings cut the U.S.'s rating by one notch, moving it from the previous top-rated AAA to AA+, citing worsening governance as a key factor — just months after the country averted a debt default.

Adam Johnson is seeking a seat on the Manatee County Commission. He said he objects to high property taxes and overdevelopment in the county, claiming current county leaders are wasteful.

Over the past few months, hundreds of residents in the greater Tampa Bay area have filled out a form where they shared the issues most affecting them.

The AMA and AHA are not arguing to halt the law that protects patients from unexpected bills. Instead, they want to change the rules for the mediators who will settle the dispute between insurers and providers.

The U.S. has left negotiations about paying monetary damages to families who were forcibly separated while seeking to enter at the southern border during the Trump administration.

Everything Is Alive is straightforward interview podcast with one tiny twist: the guests are inanimate objects. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the program's host, Ian Chillag.

A bill that addresses Florida’s collapsing film industry was presented at a press conference Wednesday. If successful, its sponsors hope it will create...

President Obama said the country must spend its way out of the recession and create new incentives for hiring. The remarks came in an economic policy speech at the Brookings Institution.

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom has begun shutting off natural gas supplies to Ukraine after a deadline passed for talks over a price dispute. There are fears that the cutoff could affect gas deliveries to parts of Europe at the height of the winter season. In 2006, Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine and caused a brief disruption in gas supplies to Europe. NPR's Gregory Feifer talks with Steve Inskeep about Gazprom's decision.

Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Samantha Power, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development about food shortages and drought in the Horn of Africa.

Public sentiment against data centers is running high this election season, leaving politicians of all stripes scrambling to respond. We look at how this is playing out in Pennsylvania.

The jury ordered the companies to pay $6 million in damages over defective design. The landmark verdict may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

The Alabama Shakes singer exploded preconceptions with her 2019 solo debut. On What Now, a follow-up born from a few years of life-quaking resets, she's ready to leave any remaining limits behind.

Pablo Eisenberg, a loud and influential voice in the nonprofit sector who spoke widely and bluntly about his belief that philanthropy often benefits the wealthy more than the needy, died at age 90.

The dairy industry is investing big in research to meet its carbon neutral goal by 2050, and to get farmers paid for climate friendly farm practices.

Subscription numbers are disappointing Netflix investors and the stock price has dropped. The company's plan to crack down on password sharing could backfire.

After pandemic shutdowns and debates around curriculum, public schools have become a new political battleground, in everything from district school board elections to statewide races for governor.

A major oil output cut by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil producers has drawn sharp accusations in Washington.

A hot job market and skepticism about law enforcement are making it harder for police departments across the country to replace officers who are retiring.

By the end of the week, the Tampa Bay Rays may be able to look for a new stadium site in Hillsborough County, thanks to a tentative deal reached with...

Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. was supposed to be one of China's most advanced chipmakers. Now it's bankrupt — a big flop at a time when the country seeks technological self-reliance.

Reflecting the same fault lines that have emerged nationally, Florida’s Democratic and Republican candidates for governor are deeply split over whether...