'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93 Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died. Bob Mondello
Former first lady Michelle Obama on saying 'no' more often Former First Lady Michelle Obama says she's starting a new chapter of her life where she's saying "no" more often. It comes as she reassesses her priorities in life after her mother's death.
A kind, no-nonsense nurse helped a couple prepare for death Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
Asked to flag 'negative' National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs "that are negative about past or living Americans." Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback. Chloe Veltman
Brad Pitt plays a veteran racer who won't slow down in 'F1' Pitt, 61, stars as a Formula One driver whose career was sidelined by a devastating crash. Though the overall arc of F1 is fairly predictable, the film is still hugely enjoyable and dazzlingly well-made. Justin Chang
'Make It Ours' traces Virgil Abloh's unconventional path to luxury fashion Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic Robin Givhan explains how the late designer challenged tradition and opened doors — and why she believes his unique voice left such a mark on the fashion world. Tonya Mosley
'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist Your pelvic floor supports organs like your bladder, bowels and reproductive system. Strengthen it with exercises and mantras (like "squeeze before you sneeze") from physical therapist Sara Reardon. Marielle Segarra
In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors The ruling opens a potential pathway for AI companies to train large language models on copyrighted works without authors' consent — but only if copies of the works were obtained legally. Chloe Veltman
The most talked-about performance on London's West End isn't on stage In London, an actor playing Evita sings "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina" from a balcony over the street. It's livestreamed back into the theater – frustrating ticket holders but delighting the public. Lauren Frayer
A book of religious tunes first printed in 1844 is getting an upgrade The Sacred Harp, a book of religious tunes first printed in 1844 is getting an upgrade. And shape note singers who use it are very excited. Justin Hicks
