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. Lauren Sommer
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. Greg Rosalsky
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. Elissa Nadworny
Trump calls DEI programs 'illegal.' He plans to end them in the federal government President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway. Andrea Hsu
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. Alina Hartounian
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. Sydney Lupkin
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. Alana Wise
