The children's book author best known for her Oliver and Amanda Pig series has died at 87. Van Leeuwen wrote nearly 60 books, some of which sold millions of copies.

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Sterling K. Brown and panelists Tig Notaro, Josh Gondelman, and Negin Farsad

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dan Billheimer, owner of the Lighthouse Café in Sanibel, Florida, about reuniting with an artifact from his restaurant that had disappeared after Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

The Yankees 20-9 win against the Brewers last weekend put the spotlight on torpedo bats. But in baseball, as in life, sometimes a fluke is just what it seems.

Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.

Over 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products were recalled over potential cleaning solution contamination. The USDA says that health risks are low, but consumers should still steer clear.

A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.

A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.