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War has changed Ukraine's workforce, especially in heavy industry and mining. With men conscripted to fight the war against Russia, women have started working in traditionally male jobs.

Cardiologists have developed an algorithm to detect an irregular heart rhythm called A-Fib a month before it happens. It's one example of AI finding patterns the human eye can't see.

Black women leveraged the power of streaming platforms and social media to bridge the chasms previously carved by labels, publishers and radio.

A new report from Women in Global Health looks at how much ground was lost — and what the impact is on health care.

After conviction, noncitizens face deportation in a second system of justice that has different rules and fewer protections. NPR followed one man — and his family — through the process.

President Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.

A final report from Gov. Rick Scott’s Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding is recommending that Floridians should be able to find out ahead of ...

Historian Nelson Lichtenstein discusses the impact of Wal-Mart on both the American and the global economy in his new book, The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created a Brave New World of Business.

Our soaring economy may be leaving some Floridians behind.

GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.

The YouTube hit is the brainchild of stand up comic Nigel Ng, who's in the middle of a world tour. But can he stand out beyond his character?

The Federal Trade Commission gets thousands of complaints a year from customers trapped in memberships they don't want. Its "Click to Cancel" proposal aims to change that, Chair Lina Khan tells NPR.

Sudan has suffered three internal wars spanning more than 40 years of its 67 years as a nation. Two rival generals are now battling in the capital Khartoum, raising fears of another ruinous conflict.

American police see Uvalde as a lesson in what not to do. Trainers say police need to make sure they have the skills and emotional commitment to risk their lives to stop a killer.

iBuyers buy homes online and turn around and sell them. But they concentrate in certain places, where houses can be priced pretty well using a computer algorithm.

Florida students who find themselves with excess credit hours might soon catch a tuition break. A move is underway to roll back a policy that could...

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence along the U.S.-Mexican border. But qualifications for border patrol agents are tough, and recruiters struggle to meet their quotas. Those who do complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico often leave for greener pastures. Carrie Kahn reports.

By some estimates, there are millions of people working in an informal economy in Mexico. Many are street vendors who ply their trades in the neighborhoods of the capital. They have no access to loans or financial support.

A New York-to-Music City transplant presents a biting critique of the Americana music business.

Santa and Rudolph are likely to fetch as much as $250,000 at auction.

Burger served as chief justice of the Supreme Court from 1969 until 1986. Linda Greenhouse, author of The Burger Court, says those years helped establish the court's conservative legal foundation.

Many singles are using their dating profiles to say they're not interested in dating people who don't share their political preference. Politically segregated dating websites are booming.

In Ottawa, health care workers have reported being harassed by protesters who oppose Canada's vaccination policies. Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Alison Eyre, who works in the city center.

Third-graders across the greater Tampa Bay region only saw small changes in how they performed on statewide reading tests.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post columnist and CNN host of GPS Fareed Zakaria about how the coup in Myanmar presents a test for President Biden.