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The latest figures show that the unemployment rate for young people, ages 16 to 24, rose to 20.8%. That is more then one in five without a job. What's behind the issue?

The latest figures in China show that the unemployment rate for young people ages 16 to 24 hit a record high at 20.8%. That is more then one in five without a job. What's behind it?

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting eligibility to those at risk for serious complications. That includes anyone age 65 and older and younger people with other health issues. The new limitations could make it much harder for many people to get vaccinated.

Taking drops of a medical dye is trending in wellness and biohacking circles. Some influencers claim it boosts longevity and brain health. Scientists say the hype has gotten ahead of the research.

Candidates with the least money to spend are showing up in TV ads more often. In another twist, nice guys aren't finishing last.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the U.S. women's soccer team's performance in the World Cup, Lionel Messi's debut in Miami, and the new owners of the Washington Commanders.

Con artists are using new technology to impersonate law enforcement and scam victims. Hundreds of people are falling for it.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll finds Americans deeply pessimistic about their economic outlook, with more than six in 10 saying the economy is not working for them personally.

The seventh and deciding game of the NHL Stanley Cup Final should be a thrilling end to a great series. The Florida Panthers won the first three games and then the Edmonton Oilers won the next three.

Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military's presence on the island.

A Guantánamo judge will consider this week whether the defense secretary illegally rescinded plea deals with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other men charged in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

A U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to NPR that the Pentagon has ordered some 2,000 soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East.

Joe Kent joined Tucker Carlson to discuss his decision to step down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center and his opposition to the war in Iran.

The war with Iran stretches into a second week. Is the U.S. winning, and is President Trump looking for an off-ramp?

The war with Iran has split many of President Trump's supporters, but rather than criticize the policy, some of the biggest names in the MAGA movement are criticizing Trump.

An annual picnic in Kentucky became a platform for GOP Senate candidates to show how closely they align with President Trump. Some also attempted to distance themselves from Sen. Mitch McConnell.

The war with Iran has opened a rift inside of the MAGA movement. Now, some of its biggest names have gone from criticizing the war, to the rare step of criticizing President Trump himself.

Israeli forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt. A U.S. Border Patrol agent explains how he sees his agency's mission.

Gaza's tiny Christian community worries about their survival amid the war. The EU makes a breakthrough with new migration rules.

Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' Saturday attack. The turmoil has heightened the urgency for Republican reps to elect a new House speaker.

The vast Ukrainian farmland abandoned due to war can be seen from space. Jailed Iranian human rights activist and journalist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

Without a cease-fire, Egypt can't give aid to Gazans struggling to survive. And, Biden is expected to ask Congress for money to help Israel and Ukraine.

Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. South Korea's Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan.

NPR's Michel Martin asks Brody Miller of The Athletic what the future holds for LIV Golf after Saudi Arabia announced it's withdrawing its investment.

UCLA has one of the most storied programs in college basketball. But for all of its success on the men's side, the women's team has won only one national championship. This year they're undefeated.