At Supreme Court, vaping may be frowned upon, but that could change with Trump The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors. Nina Totenberg
The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024 The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning? Bill Chappell
Biden isn't the first president to pardon a relative. Here's how the power works Biden is now the third president to pardon a relative, after Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Here's a look at the commonplace — yet often controversial — presidential power. Rachel Treisman
Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court The U.N.'s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change. Kristina Kukolja
Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol A new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could be a promising new treatment for addiction. Allison Aubrey
Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria? Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims? Willem Marx
Crash prevention technology shows 'huge potential,' but the roadmap is up for debate Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better. Joel Rose
FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court The justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case. Nina Totenberg
