Genital herpes is a 'forgotten' virus. But that doesn't mean it's gone away. Over 800 million people have genital herpes — and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention? Gabrielle Emanuel
Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok ban-or-sale law The high court said Wednesday it will review a challenge submitted by TikTok asking for the overturn of a law that could ban the video-sharing app by Jan 19. Bobby Allyn
Supreme Court takes up South Carolina's effort to defund Planned Parenthood The state cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it provided non-abortion services to Medicaid patients. Nina Totenberg
The bald eagle isn't actually America's national bird — but that's poised to change After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden's desk. Rachel Treisman
Viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on Twitch in 2024. 'Stream Big' explores why According to the Twitch 2024 community recap, viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on the live-streaming service. A forthcoming book explains why. Dhanika Pineda
Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us? Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are 6 questions scientists are trying to answer Will Stone
You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret Early interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing old craters. Nell Greenfieldboyce
These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2024, including a boy's pregnant octopus This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024. Ayana Archie
How much power would RFK Jr. have at HHS? A former health secretary weighs in Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role. Dan Gorenstein
