Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.

Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial.

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.

Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.

Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln.

Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.

At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer

His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport

The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.

From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.

Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

'Shall I compare thee to a summer's afternoon' is the sort of thing this will make, and others look likely to adopt it

Chinese AI labs keep moving forward while US labs play defense

Another one bites the dust

Kyiv wants tighter controls to keep foreign silicon out of Moscow's weapons

Troublesome electromagnetic catapults look set to be replaced with old-fashioned technology

Government disputes claims of continued access as investigators measure damage

Turns out this space thing really is hard

Weaponized agents could turn digital intrusions into kinetic disasters, experts warn

Copilot's gurning blob is leaving Voice for a new career in education

70,000 customers will join the collective, whose name and leader remain unknown

Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.

Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.

Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.

Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.

"We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.

It turns out that the economics of rocket reuse are pretty, pretty good.

The Stop Killing Games movement faces an uphill battle.

Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play.

Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.

Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.