NPR listeners tell us about their most memorable Mother's Day gifts Mother's Day is coming next weekend. "Morning Edition" hears from listeners about their most memorable Mother's Day gifts. Hosts
A Kansas City man shares his Star Wars toy collection, now exhibited in a museum We meet a Kansas City man who has a massive collection of Star Wars toys, as The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures opens a show with that theme on May 4th. May the fourth be with you! Julie Denesha
Sunday Puzzle: Two plus five NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Michigan Public listener Michael Feiten of Highland, Mich., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. Will Shortz
Sweeping cuts hit NEA after Trump administration calls to eliminate the agency Hours after the Trump administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts from next year's federal budget, hundreds of arts groups in the U.S. were told their grants were canceled. Chloe Veltman
Porch geese are making a comeback Porch geese are trending as nostalgic millennials seek reminders of childhood. Scott Simon
Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. Alana Wise
At San Antonio's Fiesta, Mariachi festival celebrates heritage and cultural pride One of events in San Antonio's Fiesta celebration is the Ford Mariachi Festival. Barges on the San Antonio River carry bands and/or dancers to entertain those dining at riverside restaurants. Jack Morgan
Sugar, we're going down to emo night: Why the genre’s thriving in Seattle and beyond Move over disco night. Forget about '80s dance night. Emo night has taken over clubs throughout the Seattle region, and frankly the United States. Fans young and old(ish) pack clubs to dance and scream to a lineup of their favorite emo music. But what even is emo to begin with? Dyer Oxley
Middle Eastern, North African food steps into Seattle's culinary spotlight Mediterranean food is a sweeping designation that embraces a wide variety of cuisines. One specific region — Middle Eastern, North African — is stepping into Seattle’s crowded food scene. Ruby de Luna
Russell Brand granted bail, after appearing in court on rape and assault charges The political pundit faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. He was first accused by four women in 2023. Andrew Limbong
