Emma Bowman

U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'

Scott Simon

Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.

Private lunar lander returns U.S. to the moon 50 years later. Here's what to know

Geoff Brumfiel

The Houston-based company has pulled off the first successful commercial landing on the lunar surface. It's America's first soft landing in decades.

Strippers react to their colleagues addressing the crowd at a rally in support of dancers from the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Calif., in August.

In a historic step, strippers at an LA bar unionize

Emma Bowman

Dancers from the Star Garden topless bar voted in favor of joining Actors' Equity Association, becoming the only group of organized strippers in the U.S. Employers have agreed to recognize the union.

Voice notes, a feature that's lived in popular apps like Apple's iMessages for years, has become a favorite communication form for people who say a text can only say so much.

Are you getting more voice notes these days? You're not alone

Emma Bowman

Also colloquially known as a "voice text" or "voice message," the feature has been in our phones for years. But only recently has it emerged as a go-to communication method — especially for Gen Z.

A man who prevented a second attack in Monterey Park is honored as a hero

Emma Bowman

At a Lunar New Year celebration, residents of Alhambra, Calif., honored Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the Monterey Park gunman as he tried to attack a second location.

A decade on, the creator of 'This is fine' wants to put the famous dog to rest

Emma Bowman

KC Green just marked the 10th anniversary of his 2013 comic strip that spawned the "This is fine" meme. He reflects on the smiling dog's popularity. (Story first aired on ATC on Jan. 23, 2023.)

David Sedaris recounts tales from his time as a department store elf in <em>Santaland Diaries.</em>

David Sedaris reads from 'Santaland Diaries,' a Christmastime classic

Rachel Treisman

Sedaris' darkly funny account of his stint as a Macy's department store Christmas elf named Crumpet has been a hallmark of the Morning Edition airwaves for 30 holiday seasons.

Coco Hernandez (Irene Cara) performs at a graduation ceremony in a scene from <em>Fame</em>, directed by Alan Parker, 1980.

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63

Emma Bowman

The Oscar-winning singer-actress died at her home in Florida, according to her publicist. Cara was behind some of the most era-defining pop anthems of the early '80s.

Jared Mauch, a network architect by day, wanted better internet at his home in rural Michigan. So he started his own internet service provider.

Fed up with poor broadband access, he started his own fiber internet service provider

Emma Bowman

Over 40 million Americans lack reliable internet access. Jared Mauch is among the ISP "mavericks" taking matters into their own hands. Now, he's getting help from the government to continue his work.

Bill Barr won't back a 2024 Trump run but doesn't quite condemn his former boss

Steve Inskeep

Former Attorney General William Barr spoke with NPR about his new memoir, former President Trump's election lies and why he thinks Trump shouldn't try to return to the White House.