Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
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A Binance engineer thought he was interviewing for a job. Then the hackers pounced
North Korean hackers pulled off the biggest cyber heist ever by duping a Binance engineer into thinking he was being recruited for a job, the crypto exchange says.
New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach
The rules have led to changes in course materials, prompted accusations of censorship and fueled pushback from faculty and students, including faculty departures, student protests and a federal lawsuit.
When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive
AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the options available to us.
For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."
Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia
he operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos. The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
Connect250 creates a time capsule of life in America
We hear some of the results of StoryCorps teaming up with Morning Edition to connect listeners across America for a series of conversations about the country on the 250th anniversary of its founding.
Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case
Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing
Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.
A new cold war: hackers target fridges across the globe
NPR investigated cyberattacks on the digital devices that control industrial refrigerators, revealing the extent to which operational technology is exposed to damage and disruption.
From 'model minority' to target, anti-Indian hate on the rise
A massacre allegedly targeting Hindu Americans was recently thwarted, but researchers say it helps to illustrate a growing and increasingly mainstream hate directed at South Asians in the U.S.
How NPR makes race calls in the 2026 election
Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.
It's Election Day. Control of Congress is on the line, and what else you need to know
There are a lot of variables for how things will go today. Results will start to come in at 6 p.m. ET in Kentucky and Indiana, and then it will be off to the races.
'Messy,' 'divided' and 'scary': swing voters rate the country ahead of Election Day
One last check in with the Swing Shift voters before Election Day. All of them voted for President Trump. Now, they're rating his presidency and deciding who to support when he's not on the ballot.
This woman defied lethal cancer. Can mRNA vaccines make that possible for others?
Researchers have been chasing the dream of a cancer vaccine for decades. Some recent successes with mRNA technology are garnering excitement from patients, doctors, government and investors.
Here are Arkansas' 2026 election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Arizona's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial races as well as ballot measures.