The National Book Festival brought together two greats — Ann Patchett and Tayari Jones — listen in on part of their conversation about writing!
Brennan Wedl explores heartache and unrequited love in self-titled album
Americana singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl talks about her new self titled album.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series “Nashville.”
Scientists volunteer their time to document biodiversity in the Smoky Mountains
Volunteer scientist spend their time tracking living things in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s all part of an important science project.
Your 15-Minute Guide to 250 Years | America in Pursuit
Want to get up to speed on the past 250 years in America? Check out the NPR miniseries, “America in Pursuit.”
Your cheat sheet to the 26 players on the U.S. World Cup team
The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.
Why would a musician join OnlyFans? Because making a living is only getting harder
In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.
Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response
Fentanyl overdoses occur from ingesting the synthetic opioid. But popular culture has misrepresented the risks to first responders.
What is Tren de Aragua’s footprint in the U.S.? Experts say smaller than federal officials say
Unreliable federal gang data and a heavy reliance on tattoos and clothing styles can skew the picture of this Venezuelan gang’s operations in America.





