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Heather McGhee, author of 2021's The Sum of Us, discusses the economic cost of racism, the importance of community organizing and the "zero-sum lie" that progress for some means loss for others.

After six decades running Berkshire Hathaway, the legendary investor Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO.

This week's championship in St. Louis has already seen record-setting performances in the women's event and multiple competitors looking to punch their third Olympic ticket.

As a candidate, President Trump promised to change America's foreign policy. Six months into his second administration, NPR examines where things stand.

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that would make it easier to include "alternative assets" like crypto, private equity, and real estate in retirement accounts. Is that a good idea?

Warner Brothers Discovery is accepting bids this week, sparking concerns among theater owners who hope the potential buyer will prioritize making movies for cinemas.

A system expected to drop 6 inches of snow or more from Pennsylvania to Maine could tie up the Tuesday evening commute, the National Weather Service says.

What does history tell us about U.S. actions in Venezuela? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Stephen Kinzer, author of the book, "Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq."

Nearly half of the revenue for large American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite The Nutcracker. Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.

NPR's Sacha Pfieffer speaks to comedian Chris Duffy about his new book, "Humor Me." In it, he explores how laughing can be therapeutic and argues that humor can be taught, lost and regained.