Here & Now: Editors' Picks
Stories selected by Here & Now editors.
How 'The Simpsons' changed TV
The show's first several seasons revolutionized primetime TV, blazed a trail for animated comedy, and embiggened our lexicon with endlessly quotable episodes.
All-women trio La Perla drops festive and socially conscious rhythms
The music of the all-women trio La Perla from Bogotá, Colombia, is focused on a handful of rhythms from the Caribbean coast.
Mel Allen mines decades of reporting 'Here in New England' for new book
Mel Allen spent almost 50 years writing stories about the people of New England.
Former BLS commissioner says it’s not possible to rig jobs numbers
On Friday, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, after the July jobs report showed job growth had stagnated.
The Presidential Fitness Test is back, says Trump
President Trump announced he's bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for school-aged children. It hasn't been in place since 2012.
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What is the risk of taking antidepressants during pregnancy?
The Food and Drug Administration hosted a panel focused almost entirely on the potential risks of taking drugs like antidepressants during pregnancy.
How high tariffs on Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia could impact coffee prices
Brazil, the world's biggest exporter of coffee beans, is facing a 50% tariff.
Ukrainian says thousands of children have been taken by Russia. They want them back
Russia has so far not engaged in discussions about returning them as part of any peace negotiations.
New book explores what makes a 'Good Grandpa'
In "Good Grandpa," Ted Page tells stories of his own life and shares wisdom and thoughts from other grandfathers.
How prepared is the West Coast for a tsunami?
A 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California in early December triggered a tsunami warning for parts of the California and Oregon coasts.
'I have absolutely no retirement': How child care workers are being impacted by rising prices
Educators in the child care sector have seen their wages jump about 60% in the last 15 years. But with a median wage at just $14 an hour, they’re still...
Trump wants to make it easier to institutionalize some homeless people. How will that play out in LA?
A recent presidential executive order calls for sending some mentally ill or addicted homeless people into involuntary treatment, known as civil commitment.
Celebrate summer fruit with these berry delicious recipes
The blueberries are just beginning to morph from green to their stunning purple-blue and August means blackberries will be ripe any day now.
Why Iowa's governor boosted child care access without the support of lawmakers
Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says one of her key priorities is to make child care more accessible for families.
How to see two meteor showers peaking Tuesday night
Two meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids —peak Tuesday night, giving stargazers a chance to see 20 to 30 meteors per hour.
Can diet and exercise lower the risk of Alzheimer's?
A new study offers the best evidence that lifestyle changes can protect a person's memory.
Senators expected to vote this week on controversial federal judge nominee Emil Bove
Emil Bove is President Trump's former personal defense attorney.
Evangelical Christian pastor on political division and wanting to build bridges instead of walls
President Trump has received a significant amount of support from Evangelical Christians.
'Trust your audience': The All-American Rejects on creating music without the backing of a record label
When The All-American Rejects started a house party tour earlier this year, the band’s goal was to get back to their roots to promote their first new music in 10...
It's normal to cycle through friends. Here's how to make new ones
A 2024 Gallup Poll found that 1 in 5 American adults report feeling lonely every single day.