'I think of my body as a teacher,' says Marine who struggled with disordered eating

Walmart becomes latest -- and biggest -- company to roll back its DEI policies

Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:26:59

Supporters of ousted Pakistani leader clash with police, at least six people killed

Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:11:46

Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

Published: 2024-11-26 02:32:08

U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?

Published: 2024-11-26 02:24:42

Trump threatens Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs

He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:39:53

Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.

Published: 2024-11-25 23:43:06

The Consequences of Refusing to Serve in Israel's Military

Israel has mandatory military services for citizens over the age of eighteen that meet certain requirements, and refusing to serve, which has always been controversial is even more contentious now that the country is fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. We meet one young person choosing to go to jail rather than serve in the military. Support NPR and get sponsor-free episodes of State of the World. Sign up for NPR+ at plus.npr.org Or donate to NPR this Giving Tuesday at donate.npr.org

Published: 2024-11-25 21:03:57