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Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds

A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.

Ford recalls nearly 273,000 Bronco Sports and Mavericks for battery problems

A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free.

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director

John Ratcliffe, former director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the CIA — the first person to have held both jobs.

U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The ruling bars U.S. agencies from implementing the order to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status while the case is under review.

Trump tries to erase Biden’s health legacy with early executive orders

Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.

National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives

An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.

Man charged with 11 homicides — including two mass shootings in Birmingham — pleads not guilty

Damien McDaniel is accused of killing 11 people between July and September of last year in Birmingham — which would account for over 7% of all homicides in the city in 2024.

In Syria’s Golan Heights buffer zone, residents fear Israel is making a land grab

After the ouster of Syria's longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last month, Israel's military has taken up a new post in the demilitarized buffer zone created in Syria after the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.

Trump taps conservative media critic to lead global news agency

President Trump plans to nominate a conservative critic of the mainstream media, L. Brent Bozell III, to run the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America.

President Trump’s suspension of asylum marks a break from U.S. past

Lee Gelernt with the ACLU said the action goes "way beyond anything that even President Trump has tried in the past."

Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. That’s easier said than done

One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future.

Trump’s geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. There's no agreed-upon scheme to name boundaries and features shared by countries. And map lines are inherently political.

A full list of 2025 Oscar nominations

Emilia Pérez raked in the most nominations Thursday morning, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. The Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 2.

Blasts from military weapons may injure the brain through its blood vessels

When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the brain.

This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home

Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.

Couples wed as landmark same-sex marriage law takes effect in Thailand

Hundreds of same-sex couples tied the knot across Thailand on Thursday, as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage.

This economist survived a wildfire. Now she’s taking on California’s insurance crisis

An economist's harrowing escape from fire, and her big ideas to rescue California from its insurance doom spiral.

Postcards From The Border aims to challenge dominant portrayal of U.S.-Mexico border

Challenging perceptions of the US-Mexico border: A new Texas art project uses music, photos and storytelling to highlight the the rich cultural tapestry beyond headlines of migration and enforcement

In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall

The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

Trump calls DEI programs ‘illegal’ and ‘immoral’. Here’s how he’s ending them

President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.

Stick with us: Why the internet is obsessed with one of the simplest tools known to man

"Stick Nation" is a worldwide movement that thrives on irreverent, fantastical and downright wholesome descriptions of sticks.

U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti’s capital without additional support

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.

RFK Jr. plans to keep a financial stake in lawsuits against the drugmaker Merck

RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.

Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR ‘I won’t apologize’ for sermon addressing Trump

The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.

They made a post-apocalyptic Sundance film. Then their homes burned

The zombie apocalypse film Didn't Die was made amid the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic and upheaval in Hollywood. The filmmakers lost their homes – but are still sharing their movie at Sundance.

Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.

DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials for resisting immigration enforcement

In a new memo, a Justice Department official seeks to realign the department's positions on immigration with President Trump's executive actions — and threatens local officials who don't cooperate.

Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers

The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S.

Assessing Trump’s claim that U.S. pays ‘unfair’ share of dues to WHO

While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here's how WHO funding works.

Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'

The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its ‘corpse flower’

The flower's Latin name translates as "giant, misshapen penis." But it's better known to locals as "Putricia." Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.

When Ichiro retired, his records felt “small” compared to the emotional moments

Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.